Andrew Barragan has been appointed as a new head coach of the softball team at San Benito High. He was exceptionally happy to take this challenge, because he is a man, who likes to work hard and prove he is one of the best in the profession. On Thursday, Barragan was named as the new softball coach at San Benito High. The Balers softball team won the Central Coast Section Division championship on nine occasions under former coach Scott Smith. So, Barragan can feel a little bit under pressure, because everyone is going to expect great things of him.
The new coach was very happy with his new role and gave an interview:“It’s an honour to take Scott’s place and step into a program that pretty much he has built. I wouldn’t coach any other program if it wasn’t this one. I’m up for the challenge, and I know I have gigantic shoes to fill. At the same time, it’s a new era. I’m ready to rock and roll, and it’s exciting stuff,” Barragan said.
Barragan will feel more comfortable with his task, because Scott Smith has promised to help him if needed. “I’d like to thank Scott for being my mentor and having faith in me. He said that if anyone in this town can do it, it was me. I’ve been around Scott for the last three to four years, and the knowledge he’s given me has really evolved my game and coaching style. In a way, he has prepared me for whatever situations will come as far as teaching the mastery and skills of the game. I wouldn’t have taken this job if I wasn’t prepared,” added the new head coach.
An assistant coach of Barragan will be his friend Kim Reeder. He is one of the best pitchers in Notre Dame-Salinas softball history. Then he played at Ohio State University.
Andrew Barragan was so excited that couldn’t stop talking: “I’m excited, ecstatic and ready to go. I’m looking forward to having a fantastic season, because let’s face it, we’ll have a target on our back as the defending champs. I’m ready to defend, and we have the horses to do it,” the new coach said.
In conclusion, we have to say that the task in front of Andrew Barragan is very tough, but not impossible. He will have the support of the one of the most successful softball coaches – Scott Smith. In addition, if Barragan weren’t ready to take the challenge, he wouldn’t have done it! So, it is very likely San Benito High to be successful under their new coach.