RICARDO AGUILAR
PE Teacher/ Baseball Coach
San Diego,CA
Summary
Championship-winning Program Director, active Professional Scout, PE Instructor, and former Professional Player commanding over a decade of elite baseball operations, international recruiting, and high-level player placement. Proven visionary who single-handedly solved a regional development void by founding San Diego’s premier summer collegiate program. Expert in roster construction, physical conditioning instruction, NJCAA/CCCAA compliance, and showcase execution. Fully bilingual (English/Spanish).
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Scout (United States & International)
MARINEROS DE ENSENADA
Liga Norte de México
01.2026 - Current
- Talent Evaluation: Direct scouting operations across the U.S. and California for professional player acquisition, draft profiling, and cross-border organizational decision-making.
Substitute Teacher (Concentration in Physical Education)
Sweetwater Union High School District
San Diego, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Instructional Leadership: Provide daily classroom and field instruction, managing groups of 30+ students; specialize in executing Physical Education curricula, promoting high behavioral standards, and ensuring a safe learning environment.
- Implemented lesson plans and classroom activities to support diverse learning needs.
San Diego Recruiting Coordinator
SANTA ANA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
San Diego Region
01.2021 - Current
- Championship Roster Construction: Scouted and signed 10 impact players to anchor the 2026 Conference Championship and back-to-back CCCAA Final Four runs.
- Elite D1 Transfer Pipelines: Engineered academic and athletic pathways moving student-athletes to premier NCAA Division I programs (including CSULB and SEMO).
- Compliance Oversight: Manage prospective athlete eligibility, registration timelines, and academic tracking to maintain 100% compliance standards.
California Recruiting Coordinator
FAULKNER UNIVERSITY
California Region
01.2021 - Current
- Pipeline Management: Built and command a high-yield West Coast recruiting network, signing 6 scholarship athletes who propelled the team to consecutive NAIA Super Regional appearances.
Head Coach | Collegiate Program Director
GRIND BASEBALL
San Diego, CA
01.2015 - Current
- Program Innovation: Recognized a total lack of summer collegiate leagues locally; built a program from zero into the most competitive, high-profile summer college team in San Diego, capturing 3 consecutive league championships (2021–2023).
- Division I Placement Blueprint: Executed showcases in the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, directly placing players into elite D1 programs (Alabama State, Bethune-Cookman, FIU, Nicholls State, UTRGV, Little Rock, Washington State).
- Pro Pipeline: Transitioned 10+ players since 2018 into the MLB Draft, independent leagues, and Mexican professional baseball teams.
Head Baseball Coach
SAN YSIDRO HIGH SCHOOL
San Diego, CA
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Culture & Physical Development: Transformed the program into a winning culture; designed and executed a comprehensive strength & conditioning, weightlifting, and specialized arm care program to develop high school players into college-ready athletes.
- Historic Milestone: Led the newly revitalized roster to the CIF Division 2 Championship game for the first time in 10 years.
- Collegiate Commits: Maximized athlete exposure by running on-site professional/college showcases, successfully committing 7 players from the 2025 class to college programs.
- Asset Management: Managed equipment inventory, coordinated team logistics, and directed baseball facility/field maintenance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
California State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05-2015
Associate of Arts - General Education
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA05-2011
Skills
- Program Leadership & Culture Development
- Championship Program Building
- Collegiate Recruiting & Elite Talent Evaluation
- Student-Athlete Development & Advancement
- Player Development & Professional Placement
- Roster Construction & Competitive Team Building
- Baseball Operations & Strategic Planning
- Organizational Leadership & Program Growth
- Staff Leadership & Personnel Development
- Competitive Performance Enhancement & Player Analytics
Certification
Current First-Aid and CPR Certified
ELITE BASEBALL METRICS & PLACEMENTS
- SANTA ANA COLLEGE: 2026 Conference Champions | Back-to-Back Final Four ('25-'26) | 1 State Title
- GRIND COLLEGIATE: Built from Zero (Void Filler) | 3 Consecutive Titles | #1 Summer Team in SD
- SAN YSIDRO HIGH SCHOOL: First CIF D2 Title Game in 10 Years | 7 Collegiate Commits (2025 Class)
- DIVISION I PLACEMENTS: SEMO, CSULB, Alabama State, FIU, Washington State, UTRGV, Bethune-Cookman
- PRO PIPELINE: 10+ Pro Signings (MLB Draft, Indy Ball, Mexico) | Active Pro Scout (Marineros)
- GLOBAL RECRUITING: 70+ Total JUCO/4-Year Commits | Self-Executed Showcases (USA, Mexico, PR)
PROFESSIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE
- Criollos de Caguas – Winter Professional Baseball (Puerto Rico)
- Marineros de Ensenada – Professional Baseball (Mexico AAA)
- Cimarrones de Tijuana – Independent Professional Baseball
Timeline
Professional Scout (United States & International)
MARINEROS DE ENSENADA
01.2026 - Current
Substitute Teacher (Concentration in Physical Education)
Sweetwater Union High School District
01.2024 - Current
Head Baseball Coach
SAN YSIDRO HIGH SCHOOL
01.2024 - 01.2025
San Diego Recruiting Coordinator
SANTA ANA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2021 - Current
California Recruiting Coordinator
FAULKNER UNIVERSITY
01.2021 - Current
Head Coach | Collegiate Program Director
GRIND BASEBALL
01.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
California State University Dominguez Hills
Associate of Arts - General Education
Southwestern College