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Cory Ewald

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Dedicated individual that is passionate about his work and outlook on life. Loyal and extremely hard worker that will overcome any challenge for success of the organization/program. Constantly striving to push young men to bring their best every day, not only in the classroom and on the field, but in their personal lives. Disciplined structure and set routines have created a standard that motivates my every action regarding our program. Demonstrates elite knowledge of the game and how to most effectively train players for maximum production and competitiveness.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Baseball Coach - Full Time

Young Harris College
08.2022 - 07.2025
  • -2025 4th Region Appearance in Young Harris History / Conference Carolinas Champions
  • -2024 Promoted to Assistant Head Coach and Director of Player Development at YH
  • -2024 Head Coach awarded Coach of the Year in new conference (Conference Carolinas)
  • -2024 Most wins in program history (since NCAA era) 41-13 – 1st At Large Bid in YH history/ 3rd Regional appearance since 2018/ furthest run in NCAA tournament 2W- 2L
  • -2023 Final Championship Game
  • -2022 Peach Belt Conference Champions, 2nd Regional Appearance

Assistant Baseball Coach - Part Time

Young Harris College
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Developed strong connections with players by establishing life-long morals through hard work, discipline, belief in core values, and accountability - 70 total members on Varsity & JV
  • Assisted Head Coach in execution of practice plans for specifically pitchers – throwing programs, recovery, mobility, and arm care to make sure pitchers/ position players are at their best every day
  • In-game management of where our players need to be
  • Assisted in recruitment of future players through clinics and camps, JUCO tournaments, high school showcase events, and individual high school/ junior college games
  • Field work responsibilities – edging, sod laying, grass maintenance, mound and home plate supervision, over-all daily practice setup including machines, grass savers, BP hitting platform, and conditioning for each player, upgrades to facilities
  • Supervision and coordination in weightlifting, practices, player development, and individual sessions for both varsity and developmental teams.
  • Head JV Coach – organized practice and daily agenda; making sure every aspect is performed at the level that is expected to be competitive at the college level
  • Equipment, clothing, and uniform manager for entire program

Assistant Baseball Coach - Volunteer

Young Harris College
12.2018 - 08.2019
  • 2019- 1st PBC Conference Championship on staff since Young Harris joined NCAA
  • Assistant JV Coach – organized hitting and pitching groups daily
  • Helping new players understand the game better
  • Supervision and organization of weightlifting percentages and programming to make our athletes as strong as possible for both JV and Varsity programs
  • Responsible for all equipment to make sure every player had what they needed to be successful such as backpacks, bats, cleats, practice pants, and uniform care daily
  • Assisted pitching and hitting coach in day-to-day responsibilities – pitcher conditioning, position player batting practice, and ground ball and fly ball work outfielders and infielders
  • Mainly responsible for the development of the catcher’s position – daily drill work to improve movements and positions they must be in for both Varsity and JV players
  • Analyzed game footage to identify areas for team improvement and strategy adjustments.

General Landscaper - (Part Time Summers)

Finsterwald Irrigation and Landscaping
05.2020 - 08.2021
  • Turf management
  • Commercial and Residential irrigation installation
  • Responsible for spraying chemicals for weed reduction and unwanted vegetation
  • Recreational Park maintenance – making sure weeds did not overgrow and that the grass was kept healthy
  • Assisted in building retaining walls for residential apartment buildings
  • Heavy machine operator – skid loaders, trench diggers, and safe transportation of excavators on heavy duty trailers
  • Responsible for areas
  • Mulch projects for backyards, sod repair and replacement for both commercial and residential
  • Responsible for making sure that any current job received delivery of correct materials (rock, mulch, sod, ect.) delivered by F-650
  • Maintenance of grass mowing and weed control for multiple HOA organizations all around the city

Grounds Crew Member

El Pomar Foundation
05.2011 - 08.2013
  • Greenskeeper, lawn mower for entire property
  • Maintained proper presentation of property, leaf blowing, blowing off sidewalks in the mornings, ect.
  • Operated landscaping equipment to maintain and enhance outdoor spaces.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks to ensure optimal performance of tools and equipment.
  • Enhanced curb appeal by performing routine landscape maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, and pruning on the daily

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies (Biology, Business, and Chemistry - Health Administration)

Young Harris College
Young Harris, GA
12.2018

Associate of Science - Biology

Colorado Northwestern Community College
Rangely, CO
05.2016

Skills

  • Leadership and positive attitude/ extremely hard work ethic
  • Experienced in every aspect/position of baseball
  • Field Maintenance overseer
  • Resident Life Coordinator (Young Harris College)
  • Ability to form relationships and help athletes grow as both men and players
  • Problem Solving/ fast Critical thinking
  • Athletic Recruiting
  • Hitting techniques/ Pitching mechanics
  • Strength training
  • Practice organization
  • Pitching mechanics

Accomplishments

  • Leader of every baseball team I have been a part of; travel ball, high school, collegiate level (3 different schools)
  • Helped lead Young Harris to the most successful season in school history in 2018 with the highest number of wins in school history, most conference games won, and 1st Peach Belt Conference Tournament appearance
  • 2019 - Peach Belt Tournament Champions & NCAA SE Regional Appearance (First PBC Tournament Championship and Regional appearance in school history – most wins and most successful season in school history)
  • 2022 - Peach Belt Tournament Champions & NCAA SE Regional Appearances (2nd Championship in PBC – best record in school history during NCAA era; 39-19)
  • 2024 – 3rd Southeast Regional Appearance
  • 2025 – Conference Carolinas Champions, 4th Southeast Regional Appearance
  • Certifications in Rapsodo Pitching, Driveline Baseball, and On-Base University
  • Residents Life Coordinator for the college, dealt with rooming issues and any other possible hazards regarding the resident halls on campus
  • S.A.A.C (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee) Member for student athletes at Young Harris College for two years while I was a player. Main Representative for baseball program
  • 2nd Team All-Conference catcher in Peach Belt Conference – 2018 Young Harris College
  • 2nd Team All-Conference catcher in Scenic Western Athletic Conference – 2016 Colorado Northwestern Community College / Phi Theta Kappa / Rotary Club Inducted 2016
  • “Mr. H Award” winner for outstanding leadership and work ethic (Voted by teammates and Coaches) – Doherty High School 2014

Certification

  • On-Base U is an inhibitor program that helps you better understand the kinematic sequence of energy in regard to pitching baseball or swinging a bat at maximum force and efficiency through proper mechanics of the human body.
  • Rapsodo is a program for better understanding how a baseball spins out of the hand of a pitcher and aids in correcting any problems that take away from the ball’s efficiency through space when traveling to home plate.
  • Driveline Baseball is specifically related to how a pitcher's body should move most efficiently down the mound and what should be happening in a player's delivery.

Timeline

Assistant Baseball Coach - Full Time

Young Harris College
08.2022 - 07.2025

General Landscaper - (Part Time Summers)

Finsterwald Irrigation and Landscaping
05.2020 - 08.2021

Assistant Baseball Coach - Part Time

Young Harris College
01.2020 - 01.2022

Assistant Baseball Coach - Volunteer

Young Harris College
12.2018 - 08.2019

Grounds Crew Member

El Pomar Foundation
05.2011 - 08.2013

Associate of Science - Biology

Colorado Northwestern Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies (Biology, Business, and Chemistry - Health Administration)

Young Harris College

Additional Information

Dedicated and talented worker with many skills not only related to baseball but overall knowledge of how the body works and the most effective way to develop personal success. I can work well with my hands. Very effective communicator when dealing with situations regarding implications of any daily task that needs to be completed.

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