There is no doubt in my mind when it comes to getting a job a lot of it has to do with people you know. Obviously your own knowledge and skill is most important but knowing the right person can only help. I have only been involved in the coaching world for a little over a year now but I have made many connections. Just as was the case when I was a player, other coaches have taken me under their wing and provided me with opportunities I would not of had if it weren't for them. For me the most important thing I can do as a new face in the world of college baseball coaches is meet as many people as I can and make an impression that demonstrates who and what I am all about. Since entering into the coaching world I have reached out to just about every baseball connection I have ever had, high school coaches, college summer coaches etc. Even since being involved in this class I have met people whom I could potentially work with one day and that fires me up. Another helpful way of meeting people in my profession is doing camps. I worked a scout camp last winter and met a bunch of college coaches both young and old. At that camp I met an assistant coach at Hartnell Junior College In Monterey who told me about this program at FPU and here I am getting my masters. This world works in misterious w Like I said I don't care if its the professional coaching world or finding a job as a burger flipper, its not necessarily about what you know but who you know. Some people might cringe with disgust when reading this comment but its true and it is how this world works.
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