TEXAS ELITE LOBOS
WHY US?
We offer professional coached teams, parent coached teams, and hybrids of the two because of partnerships/friendships with former professional baseball players.
The Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, Magnolia, etc....
See below for a few examples.......
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Mike Williams
1997-1998 Galveston College All Conf. Pitcher
1998 Drafted by Chicago White Sox in the 11th round
1998-2004 Played for Chicago White Sox Org.
2011- 2018 John Cooper School Pitching Cord.
2017-Present Pepperdine Recruiting Cord
2018-Present Varsity Head Coach John Cooper School
PRO COACH - PITCHING & ADVISORY
SCOTT STRICKLAND
-Houston Native and Klein Oak Graduate
-Drafted by The Montreal Expos 1997 MLB Amateur Draft
-While in the MLB, Scott played for the Expos, Mets, Astros, and Marlins.
Scott played 8 years professionally before returning home where he now instructs youth and high school players on the proper mechanics of the game.
COACH NOAH McGOWAN
PAID/PRO COACH
Coach Noah graduated from Magnolia High School and began his college career playing at McLennan Community College earning a spot on the NJCAA All-Academic Team as well as an All-Conference Team Selection. He then transferred to The Ohio State University Buckeyes where he played in 98 games and hit over .300 all while playing just about every position on the diamond. After a few seasons of Independent Ball, Coach Noah decided to return home and coach youth players where he has focused on 14U-16U since 2019.
COACH RILEY RICHERT
PAID/PRO COACH
Coach Richert is a Houston native who graduated from Cypress Woods High school and played his college ball at the University of Houston. Coach Richert was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2017 as a pitcher/outfielder.
COACH XAVIER YARBROUGH
PAID / PRO COACH
Coach Yarbrough is a local Houston product from DeKaney High School and began his college career with the Galveston Whitecaps. He later transferred to Prairie View A&M University as a dual threat Pitcher and Outfielder all while earning his Kinesiology Degree.
COACH MITCHELL DAVIS
PAID / PRO COACH
Coach Davis is from Fort Worth (Castleberry High School) and starting his collegiate career pitching at Grayson and Northeast Texas Junior Colleges, which then led him to play at Florida International University (FIU). While pitching at FIU in 2013 & 2014 he compiled stats of 74 IP, 83 K, with an ERA of 3.28 all while holding hitters to a .245 Avg all while earning 2 degrees one in criminal justice and the other in Business management.
COACH ANTHONY VALENTIN
PAID / PRO COACH
Coach Valentin has spent his entire life learning, playing, teaching, and coaching baseball. He played baseball for 21 years in Puerto Rico and has strong family ties there to this day. We are very excited to have Anthony join our organization! He has been coaching select baseball in the Houston area for several years and will be leading a few of our teams from 10U - 12U.
Anthony's baseball roots run deep in both Puerto Rico and the US.
He played on the Puerto Rico National Team for 2 years among some of the most talented players in the world.
Brother to Jose Valentin (14 yrs in MLB with the Brewers + White Sox + Dodgers + Mets as well as currently coaching a professional team in Puerto Rico) and Javier Valentin (9 yrs in MLB with the Twins + Reds and also coaches a professional team in Puerto Rico).
COACH ZACH GARTNER
PAID / PRO COACH
Coach Zach is a product of The Woodlands High School and attended East Texas Baptist University earning All-ASC 1st team (2019, 2017) and All-ASC 2nd team (2018). He was an impact hitter leading the team in many offensive categories throughout his ETBU college career. Zach also played and coached for the Battle Creek Bombers in the Northwoods Independent League. Most recently Zach was an Asst Coach at Tyler Jr. College prior to the season being canceled due to COVID-19. Zach was a Catcher in high school and transitioned to OF/1B in college and beyond.
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J.R. Towles
Mike Williams
Mike Williams
Former Houston Astros cather
Mike Williams
Mike Williams
Mike Williams
Former pitcher in the Chicago White Sox organization.
We are a very proud supporter of his son David!
Matthew James
Mike Williams
Matthew James
Athletic trainer in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization and former catcher
Cody Nesbit
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Matthew James
Former pitcher in the KC Royals organization
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Your son can have one on one interaction with former professional baseball players too! Register for a tryout ASAP!
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