Coaches

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  • Hi I’m Chris Haendel, I have been coaching with the Legends Organization since 2022 and PONY before that.

    I started playing at an early age working my way through the different levels and eventually playing my travel ball for Babe Ruth in the Bay Area. After playing all 4 years at Amador Valley (Pleasanton), I played 2 years at Chabot College for the legendary coach Steve Friend.

    I was fortunate to transfer to Long Beach State and work with the Dirtbags baseball program and coaching staff from 2005-2007. After years of moving around the Bay Area my wife Veronica and I landed in Brentwood and we enjoy watching our 3 kids play the sports they love.

    My coaching philosophy is centered around player development ensuring our kids have a positive and supportive environment, all while building character and teamwork, and emphasizing effort over just winning.

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  • I have 3 years Coaching experience and have been around the game of baseball all my life, played 4 years at Liberty High School (2 time BVAL 1st team all league). My whole college career I was a pitcher. Played 3 years at San Joaquin Delta College then went on Scholarship to Jessup University for 2 years where my Senior Year we were the #6 team in the nation.

    I have a passion for teaching my boys and love seeing them grow everyday.

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