PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Living Legends Baseball Club focuses on consistent hard work and striving to become a better ball player and person.

Our Philosophy:

• We instill discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, honesty, and integrity
• We believe in pushing each other to be better, picking each other up when we are down, and to always believe in yourself while giving your all
• We focus on team baseball where everyone is expected to contribute, not to be selfish, and to think about the team first
• We teach our players to respect and understand the game, and to never give up on anything until the umpire yells “Ball Game!

To ensure that everyone is given the chance to succeed, all of our players receive equal coaching and training opportunities and are taught to play multiple positions to help strengthen team depth. Our overall objective is to produce a player with the ability to understand and thrive in any baseball situation they come across in their future. 

We have created a family-friendly environment where our parents are just as important as our players. In addition to being supportive fans and cheering on the players, we also expect our parents to respect and support the coaching staff and the decisions they make. We encourage an open line of communication between coaches and parents at appropriate times usually before or after an event. We offer player evaluations which are shared with the players and parents when needed. It’s important that all players and parents set reasonable goals that the player must agree to and be held accountable for.

We believe that character is revealed in times of adversity. By putting these young baseball players in extremely competitive situations, we help them develop the skills needed to succeed not only on the baseball field but in life.

Program Goals:

1. Provide each player the opportunity to learn, develop, and improve their baseball skills on a regular basis
2. Provide each player an atmosphere that encourages mental, social, and emotional maturity
3. Offer individual, team and group instruction by top local coaches and instructors
4. Develop and field successful teams at all levels
5. Prepare players for high school and college advancement

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COACHING STAFF

Jim Greco
Program Founder, 16U White and 14U White Manager
Coach Jim is the founder of the Living Legends program and Manager of the 13U Gray team and 13U Black team. Coach Jim has over 30 years of playing experience and over 12 years of coaching and training youth and adult baseball athletes. Growing up, baseball was Coach Jim's passion. When he wasn't playing baseball, he was watching and studying it, collecting his favorite player's cards and memorizing their stats, or umpiring a game. Coach Jim idolized players such as Nolan Ryan, Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson, Rickey Henderson, Ken Griffey Jr, and Bo Jackson and admired how hard they played and competed. As a player, he learned to play every position to not only ensure a spot in the lineup and help any team's needs but to increase his overall knowledge of how to play the game from different perspectives. Coach Jim was taught to always play hard, hustle, and to be a team first player. All of which he strives to pass on to the players he coaches today. His knowledge and experience in baseball have given him the ability to relate to the players he coaches and to encourage them positively but with the fire and passion needed to drive a player to give you their all. Whether it was winning championships at all levels of Briarwood Little League or the many tournaments won in the different age groups of travel ball, Coach Jim has the vision and capability to take a group of kids and lead them to be the best that they can be, both on and off the field. Coach Jim is currently the Manager of the 13U Gray team which was recently promoted from AAA to Majors and just won their 3rd Major championship. Since creating the team in July of 2015 they have won 5 total championships. Coach Jim also manages the 13U Black team which was promoted recently to AAA and just won their 2nd championship since it started late August 2015.

George Bouldt
Program Co-Founder, 11U White and 10U Gray Manager
Coach George has over 10 years of playing and coaching experience, and together with Coach Jim, has won multiple championships at all levels of Little League and travel baseball. With an emphasis on positivity, competitiveness, and having a never quit attitude, Coach George strives to bring the best out of each player by providing them an environment to succeed through hard work. Motivating and connecting with players has always come naturally to Coach George which is why every team he coaches responds with a passion to play hard for him. With his dedication and experience coaching with Coach Jim over the years, Coach George has made the transition from assistant coach to Manager of the 12U Gray team, winning four championships since July 2015.

Curtis Currier
Catchers Coach, 16U Gray and 16U Black Manager
Coach Curtis brings over 15 years of playing and coaching experience to the Living Legends program. He graduated from Homestead High School where he lettered in baseball, serving primarily as a catcher for 4 years in the program. Curtis began his coaching career with Sunnyvale Middle School’s softball program, and continues as head coach there each fall. He also joined Coach Jim as the JV Assistant coach at Homestead High School in 2016 and helped lead the team to winning 7 of their last 10 games. He also helped the 16u Living Legends team in Fall of 2016 reach 3 Championship games in his first season as their coach. Coach Curtis brings a tremendous amount of well-rounded knowledge that relates to all ages but has a specific focus in the program with the Living Legends upper divisions. Curtis has shaped his coaching philosophy around positivity, fundamentals, and building confidence in players. Coach Curtis is also a private/group instructor for catchers in the Living Legends program & outside of the program. Any catcher wanting to bring their game to another level should be excited to work with Coach Curtis! Currently Coach Curtis is the head coach for our 16u & 18u divisions.

Craig Maloney
18U Black Manager
Coach Craig has been coaching travel baseball for the past 11 years and has managed both youth baseball and softball teams. As a respected coach at Serra Little League and throughout the District, Coach Craig was known for consistently building dominating teams that would play team first baseball and always compete at a high level. Coach Craig started managing his daughter’s fastpitch travel teams in 2007 highlighted with a 2012 12U top 20 finish in ASA’s Western Nationals in Salem, Oregon. Since 2000, Coach Craig’s travel baseball teams have won several local tournament championships including a 2013 11U USSSA World Series qualifier and a top 16 finish in the USSSA power ranking for California. Coach Craig brings leadership, a positive attitude, and a fiery desire to compete at a high level with over 25 years of baseball playing experience to pass onto our players. Today, Coach Craig is an assistant Head Coach for the 13U Gray team and has played an integral part in helping the team win its five championships in the 2015 Fall season.

Luis Cardenas
12U Gray Assistant Coach
Coach Luis brings over 25 years of playing and coaching experience to the Living Legends Baseball Club. Since he was old enough to swing a bat, he was playing baseball in the backyard with his brother, and he passes on the family tradition of baseball to the next generation through teaching his 5-year-old nephew how to play ball. First and foremost, baseball is supposed to be fun, but it’s far more than just a game to Coach Luis; It’s a fundamental part of life, teaching many lessons which span beyond the diamond. Baseball has helped Coach Luis develop the resiliency to handle life’s many challenges, which he strives to pass on to his players. Both in baseball and in life there are going to be ups and downs, and baseball affords kids an opportunity to practice battling through slumps and never giving up. Yogi Beara said, “Baseball is 90% mental and the other half is physical.” This is one of Coach Luis’ favorite quotes because it emphasizes the importance of becoming a student of the game, and is a reminder that to be great, 140% effort is required. Coach Luis’ primary position is catcher, and going all out, while having fun has been the cornerstone of his success. He attended Silver Creek High School, where he lettered in Baseball and earned the Defensive Player of the Year Award in his Senior Year. He also holds a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University, and while attending school there, he played in the Tijuana Semi-Pro League, winning back-to-back League Championships with his teammates. He has also coached and mentored several of his nieces and nephews from Tee Ball - Collegiate Levels, and his overarching message to them has been, “you can’t beat the person who never gives up.” Coach Luis is currently a private instructor for catchers and the assistant coach for our 10u division.

Fran Say
11U Gray Assistant Coach
Coach Fran's love of baseball began at an early age. Born and raised in San Francisco, Coach Fran played recreational and competitive baseball and softball throughout her youth, including softball at the junior college level, and then continuing on with adult league softball. Coach Fran has managed, coached or assisted baseball and softball teams in some capacity since high school, helping kids develop their skills and fostering their love of the game. An avid Giants fan, she has two sons, both of whom have played many years of Little League and travel baseball. The Living Legends program is proud to have one of the very few female coaches in travel baseball out on the field competing and winning Championships. Coach Fran brings a winning passion, competitiveness, and great knowledge of the game which she passes onto the players she coaches. Coach Fran is currently the assistant Coach for the 13U Black team which has won two championships since late August.

Arnold Aldor
16U Gray and 14U White Assistant Coach
Coach Arnold has been involved with youth baseball for over 5 years and has coached several winning teams at Briarwood Little League, including a District 44 TOC Championship in the Minors division. Coach Arnold brings a fun attitude that the kids love while teaching them about hard work and discipline. He is currently an assistant coach with the Living Legends 14u Gray and 13u teams.

Anthony Meneses
14U White Assistant Coach
Coach Anthony has been coaching youth baseball for over 6 years including Little League and All Stars. He instills teamwork, communication, a positive attitude, and respect among his players. He is also committed to teaching his players skills and attitudes that can be applied beyond the baseball diamond to having success much later in life. Currently Coach Anthony is managing the Living Legends 11U Gray team which recently won their first Championship in October and has been consistently ranked in the top 5 of USSSA rankings.

Sonny Rescate
14U White Assistant Coach
Coach Sonny has over 10 years of combined baseball playing and coaching experience. He has been a part of several well coached and winning teams at Briarwood Little League and is now continuing that success as an assistant coach with the 11U Gray team. Coach Sonny has a passion for teaching kids discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork through baseball and thrives in a competitive environment while remaining calm under pressure. Coach Sonny has always been very reliable, trustworthy, and responsible and is always willing to do whatever the team needs. He genuinely cares about the kids’ wellness and safety and all of these things are what make Sonny a great asset to the Living Legends program.

Mike Bobick
13U Gray Assistant Coach
Coach Mike has been actively involved with coaching and organizing youth baseball for over 8 years in the South Bay. He also serves on the board of Sunnyvale Metro Little League as a player agent and has coached one or more teams each spring at levels ranging from T-ball to Majors to All Stars. Coach Mike was one of the founders of the Sunnyvale Sluggers travel ball team actively coaching and organizing 10u, 11u, and 12u teams and winning six championships during those seasons. Coach Mike brings determination, dedication, and discipline to any team he works with and has a passion to see the players compete at a high level. Coach Mike is now currently an assistant coach with the 13U Gray team which has already won five championships since July 2015.

Joe Guarnera
Strength & Conditioning Coach, 12U Gray Manager
Coach Joe has over 30 years of baseball experience coaching teams at various levels from Little League to 16-18U and playing through high school into adulthood. Coach Joe is well versed in the Health and Fitness field and brings that knowledge into his coaching to give each player an edge on becoming an elite athlete. His focus on instilling the love of the game to develop better players and well rounded individuals has the players coming back year after year. His love and passion for the game keeps growing as his experience and skill set keeps evolving as each season comes around. Coach Joe has coached multiple All Star teams at Briarwood Little League and currently is the Head Coach for the 11U Gray team who won their first championship in October and are consistently in the top 5 of USSSA rankings.

Shane Parsons
Hitting Instructor
Shane Parsons grew up in Palo Alto, CA., attending Palo Alto High school where he lettered in football and baseball. His career in baseball continued at Cañada College and two years later he transferred to Menlo College, where he batted over .400 and finished in the Top 20 offensively in 2009. The following year Shane was named to the 2010 NCAA Division III All-Independent Team and also received an academic award for best senior thesis presentation in Psychology. Shane is a former member of the Palo Alto Oaks Semi Pro Team, and was part of the first Oaks team to ever qualify and play in the Stan Musial World Series that was held in Houston, Texas in 2010. As his playing career came to an end, Shane naturally wanted to get into coaching and landed a job with an academy where he spent 5 years teaching privately along with managing and coaching a travel baseball team year round. With Shane's style of coaching you’re not just getting the information that is needed, you’re getting the attention you need to better yourself physically and mentally as a ball player. Shane is currently the Lead Hitting instructor for the entire Living Legends program.

Cory Hall
Pitching Instructor
Cory Hall grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan Canada where he played for Team Sask when he was in high school. In 2005, Cory was selected to play on the Canadian Jr. National Team (18U) and traveled to Florida, Dominican Republic and Cuba to play internationally against the top players in the world. In 2006 Team Canada won the bronze medal at the World Junior Championships in Cuba where Cory was the winning pitcher in the game. From 2006-2008 Cory played for his hometown Regina Red Sox in the WMBL. In 2009 he played with the San Luis Obispo Blues in the California Collegiate League and in 2010 played in the prestigious Northwoods League for the Wisconsin Woodchucks. Cory also attended Junior College in Taft, CA for one year, where he was selected to be First Team All Central Valley Conference. Cory eventually attended Santa Clara University for three seasons while Majoring in Marketing. In his final year, Cory was a 2011 First Team All West Coast Conference selection. After Cory’s college career came to a close he signed and played for three years in the Kansas City Royals Minor League organization. Since his time with the Royals, Cory has been certified by the prestigious National Pitching Association of Dr. Tom House, famous for his work as pitching coach for Hall Of Famer Nolan Ryan and was also portrayed in the movie “Million Dollar Arm”. Cory is currently the Lead Pitching instructor with the Living Legends.

Nate Garcia
Pitching Instructor
Nate Garcia graduated from Bellarmine College Prep in 2006 then attended Santa Clara University. After college, Nate played professionally for the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks and spent four years in the Tampa Bay Rays organization.