You're on the list. Noozhawk sports writer Diego Sandoval can be reached at dsandoval@noozhawk.com. He has established himself as a strong leader in our department for several years.. We will play with a competitive edge and a toughness that will influence excellence on the field, but do it with integrity and humility.. On 5/9, the Westmont varsity baseball team won their away conference game against Willow Glen (San Jose, CA) by a score of 6-1. On the field, our team will be prepared and detail oriented. smelley@westmont.edu, 805.565.6108. Learn More Baseball Wins National Championship in Idaho At Westmont, Rob pitched out of the bullpen for the Warriors in just 24 games. kirstenmoore@westmont.edu, 805.565.6836. Performance & security by Cloudflare. In 2014, the Warriors went 39-19and won the GSAC Tournament for the first time in program history. I am excited to see how Robert will advance Westmonts athletic department and lead our transition.. The official Baseball page for the Westmont College Warriors . The Turner Foundation recently honored former Westmont coach John Moore. Ruiz andhis wife Julie Ann live in Goleta, along with their three children. I look forward to working alongside him in this new role. Please reload the page and try again. Interested individuals should contact Ruiz via email. Westmont coach Tyler LaTorre guided an experienced team to the NAIA national title in his first year at the helm. We look forward to welcoming Tyler and his family into our community. Sign Up Now Ruiz and his Warriors pushed through however, remarkably playing 52 games--And without a single postponement/cancelation due to COVID. He also plans to continue his work with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. In his first year, the team won the European Championship, which was held in Amsterdam. VOLLEYBALL Westmont's stats have been entered for the 7-5 loss vs. Branham on 4/18/2023 4:00 PM. Your gift, your confidence in them, moves our program closer to its desired goal of competing at a championship level, with the grace of God and for His glory. In the 2019 season, after losing its first game of the opening round, the team rallied to win its next three, advancing to the championship game against Science and Arts (Okla.), where it lost in 12 innings. Congratulations to Sean Chen for being selected the Westmont player of the game. LaTorre comes to Westmont from Sacramento State, where he served as the pitching and catching coach and recruiting coordinator for the past three seasons. Westmont's stats have been entered for the 2-1 win vs. Cupertino on 5/6/2023 1:00 PM. During his tenure at the Division I school, three pitchers signed professional baseball contracts. Westmont has hired Tyler LaTorre as the 15th head baseball coach in the teams 64-year history. Subscribe to our free P.M. Report to receive the days top headlines, every weekday at 4:15 p.m. His experience as a proven recruiter at both the NCAA Division II and Division I levels will help him continue our success in baseball, said Robert Ruiz, athletics director and former baseball head coach. I believe that our current players, alumni and campus community will benefit from his presence at the helm of Westmont baseball.. The bi-product of integrity and value driven athletes is the ability to win, or being prepared to win in all of the challenges or obstacles presented. And then for us us to not only get to play games, but then getting to host an Opening Round, and then to find ourselves playing on the third day makes me grateful. This Warrior squad would win the final game of the opening round against Antelope Valley with a final score of 12-0, claiming the programs first ever appearance at the NAIA World Series. Westmont also finished as National Runner-Up in 2013 and advanced to the NAIAsemifinals in 1994, 1997 and 2005. During the Opening Round Westmont dropped their first game, but were able to come all the way to get to the semi-final game of the tournament. Ruiz understands the rigors of life as a collegiate athlete and the opportunities which a coach has to positively influence the lives of those who play for him. The Warriors won their third game - and the double-elimination tournament - with a 12-0 victory over Antelope Valley to secure the trip to Lewiston, Idaho as one of 10 World Series teams. 805-565-7092 Rick Hubbard joins the Westmont staff after four seasons as the Director of Pitching Development with the NCAA Division I Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets under head coach Danny Hall. Days after coaching the Westmont College baseball team in its first NAIA World Series, head coach Robert Ruiz has stepped down to take the position as the college's director of athletics,. Position Summary: The Head Baseball Coach is responsible for all aspects of Westmont's baseball program. June 5, 2023. BASEBALL That year, Westmont won the GSAC regular season championship for the first time since 1994, with a conference mark of 25-5. Ruiz has built the Westmont program into a perennial NAIA top-25 team and post-season contender. The Warriors have made 15trips to the National Championship, including 13of the last 14years. He was twice named to the All-SCIAC and All-West Region teams. Landon Boucher, Head Coach I am eager to work with a very skilled, dedicated and motivated group of coaches and administrators to continue to develop our athletic program as we prepare for our next chapter, he said. Westmont went 30-22 overall in 2021, finishing two games back in the GSAC-West, with both Vanguard and Hope International between the Warriors and the conference crown. This job has most certainly changed my life for the good.. The offenses that Ontiveros has coached rank in the top-15 for Average, Slugging, On-Base Percentage, Runs Scored, Hits, Doubles, Homeruns and Runs Batted In. RECORD. There you'll find their name, email and phone number to reach out and make contact about recruiting your athlete. College Baseball Coaches Search. LaTorre Led the Warriors to a 48-9 Record and a National Championship in His First Season. Entering his sixth season with the Warrior program, and his first with Coach LaTorre at the helm, Elijah has been tasked with working with the catchers and hitters and leading the programs recruiting efforts. Brent W. New, BoCoPreps, Boulder, Colo. Jul. Noozhawk is a founding member of theLocal Independent Online News (LION) Publishers. After 13 years as head coach of the Westmont Baseball program, Robert Ruiz has been named the new Director of Athletics. Also, to my Mom, Dad and family, thank you for being there every step of the way. Subscribe to our free P.M. Report to receive the days top headlines, every weekday at 4:15 p.m. He hired Ruiz as the baseball coach in the summer of 2009. smelley@westmont.edu, 805.565.6108. Westmont Baseball Head Coach Tyler LaTorre Named NAIA Coach of the Year, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Santa Barbara Wedding Bliss: Your Complete Guide, More by Diego Sandoval, Noozhawk Sports Writer, San Marco Volleyballs Mason Rice, Swimmer Taylor Steelman Named Athletes of the Week, Local Independent Online News (LION) Publishers, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. Click "Accept" to agree and continue. His work at San Francisco State will provide valuable experience as the Warriors transition to membership in NCAA Division II. He also previously coached at San Jose State and San Francisco State. Ruizs promotion is an important part inWestmonts application. On 4/27, the Westmont varsity baseball team lost their away conference game against Live Oak (Morgan Hill, CA) by a score of 4-0. Westmont has been a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Westmont Baseball head coach Tyler LaTorre was named the Rawlings-NAIA Coach of the Year on Friday following a historic 2023 season for the Warriors. I want to provide each player with the opportunity to achieve excellence in their spiritual lives, academics, and athletics. Five consecutive trips to the NAIA National Tournament and NAIA NationalRunner-Up in 2019. Westmont (Calif.) Claims Program's First Red Banner. Alexi Skaltsas Westmont , IL 2029. Well strive to build Christ-driven leaders who will serve others and glorify God, La Torre says. Through the game of baseball, our players will learn accountability, commitment, and belief in something greater than themselves. "It was a confusing and strange year," said Ruiz. Before coming to Westmont, Ruiz served as an assistant coach and associate head coach at Azusa Pacific for five years. Prior to taking over his new responsibilities, Robert Ruiz was the winningest coach in Westmont baseball history with 397wins, surpassing the previous record of 281 in April 2019. lboucher@westmont.edu, 805.565.6010. mbasham@westmont.edu, 805.565.6269. At Westmont, Ruiz has coached eightplayers who have earned NAIA All-American honors and the only four in program history who have been selected to the NAIA Gold Glove Team. 805-565-6010 Robert Ruiz was named Westmont's director of athletics on June 1, 2023. Connect with Noozhawk on Facebook. Russell Smelley, Head Coach Odell has served asthe colleges director of athletics on a part-time basis since 2009. Westmont's stats have been entered for the 4-0 loss @ Live Oak on 4/27/2023 4:00 PM. We look forward to his leadership and service in this new capacity and we are grateful for his commitment., Ruiz said of the program he built:There is something so rewarding about being a part of something bigger than yourself, knowing that youre leaving it better than it was when you got there. Keep up with Noozhawk's daily news coverage, delivered at 4:15 a.m. right to your inbox. It is the furthest Westmont has ever gone in the Opening Round in program history. NCAA Information for Prospective Student-Athletes, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. Coach of the Year. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. rmcgolpin@westmont.edu, 805.565.6010. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), https://www.independent.com/2023/07/07/westmont-baseball-coach-tyler-latorre-named-naia-coach-of-the-year/, Lakers Guard Gabe Vincent Returns to the Thunderdome, Santa Barbara Area Water Polo Clubs Claim Gold at USA Water Polo Junior Olympics, Carson Turnquist Shines in Foresters 9-4 Victory Over OC Riptide. On 5/2, the Westmont varsity baseball team won their away conference game against Leland (San Jose, CA) by a score of 6-4. by Ron Smith, Westmont Sports Information July 15, 2022 | 1:01 pm Director of athletics Robert Ruiz has announced the hiring of Tyler LaTorre as the new head coach of Westmont baseball.. 100% money back guarantee. The Warriors advanced to their first NAIA World Series in program history and won a record 45 games this season. Prior to his time in Sacramento, LaTorre served for two years at San Jose State where he was the pitching, catching and hitting coach in addition to the recruiting coordinator. Many of its former NAIA and conferencerivals, including Biola, Point Loma, Azusa Pacific,Concordia-Irvine and Fresno Pacific, converted to NCAA Division 2. Westmont coach Tyler LaTorre guided an experienced team to the NAIA national title in his first year at the helm. The move was made as part of theprocess ofWestmonttransforming into a NCAA Division 2 athleticprogram. Success! cpierson@westmont.edu, 805.565.6828. Westmont College athlete Shane Hofstadler of Vista has been named the Baseball Player of the Week by the Golden State Athletic Conference after his performance in a three-game sweep of Vanguard last weekend. In his first year at the helm of the Westmont Baseball Program, LaTorre led the Warriors to a 48-9 overall record this season, which culminated in a 7-6 victory over Lewis & Clark State in the 66th Avista NAIA World Series. Director of athletics Robert Ruiz has announced the hiring of Tyler LaTorre as the new head coach of Westmont baseball. Russell Smelley, Head Coach Processing Westmont dropped their first game of the tournament to rival Hope International, but bounced back the following dayto win two games in the losers bracket against Corban (Ore.) and Saint Katherine. The Warriors have made 22trips to the NAIA National Tournament since 1983,producingeight top 10 finishes, and finished third in 1997 and 2013. Off the field, our goal is to provide our players the ability to sustain balance and successfully thrive in their relationship with God, overachieve in the classroom, and make life-long memories with their teammates.. Westmont's stats have been entered for the 7-3 loss @ Branham on 4/20/2023 4:00 PM. 185.137.122.178 (Richard J. Lasiw photo) The Warriors were never ranked outside of the top 25 . Ruiz has stepped down as coach to become the schools full-time athletic director. On 4/20, the Westmont varsity baseball team lost their away conference game against Branham (San Jose, CA) by a score of 7-3. In 2020, Westmont was 18-9 overall (13-3 GSAC), with a two-game lead atop the conference standings halfway through GSAC play, whenthe season was canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. LaTorre becomes the 15th head coach in the programs last 64 years. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Success! Please reload the page and try again. Site design and development byHop StudiosHop Studios. On the field, our hope is that we develop our players to have belief in themselves and in their teammates so they may compete together at the highest level. Whoops! Jun 01, 2023. The News-Press is entirely digital. As hitting coach, Ruiz equipped the Cougars to post their best three-year totals in batting average (.344), hits (2,132), doubles (422), home runs (304), total bases (3,516), runs (1,653), RBIs (1,490) and slugging percentage (.567). WOMENS SWIMMING Follow Noozhawk Sports on Twitter: @NoozhawkSports. Obituaries. mcathey@westmont.edu, 805.565.6106. Westmont won its first game 6-0 over Antelope Valley, then defeated IndianaSoutheast 9-3. Westmont returned to the NAIA Opening Roundin 2018 and posted a record of 34-18, before the team once again made history in 2019. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Five times a Warrior has finished in the NAIA top 10. LaTorres coaching resume also includes a two-year stint at Division II San Francisco State where he was associate head coach, pitching coach and recruiting coordinator for the Gators. Lastly, to my wife, Stacey, and our daughter, Arabella thank you for allowing me to chase my dream of college coaching. Morgan Cathey, Head Coach For the latest news in Santa Barbara County delivered right to your inbox. Ruiz helped lead Azusa Pacific to some of its most successful years in program history. His coaching resume also includes a two-year stint at Division II San Francisco State, where he served as associate head coach, pitching coach and recruiting coordinator for the Gators. Head Men's Basketball Coach lboucher@westmont.edu: 805-565-6869 805-565-6869: Rob Goodrow: Assistant Men's Basketball Coach rgoodrow@westmont.edu: 805-565-6869 805-565-6869: Josh Erickson : Assistant Men's Basketball Coach joerickson@westmont.edu: 805-565-6869 805-565-6869: Jelani Hicks: Assistant Men's Basketball Coach Ontiveros has also assisted in leading 4 top-15 program ranking offenses during his time. Since the end of the 2014 season, seven Warriors who Ruiz recruited and coached have been selected in the Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft. I am passionate about leading a group of young men and preparing them to win while at the same time encouraging them to become great people who are building their relationship with God and impacting their community in a positive way.". Ruiz' teams had made a habit of making history, beginning in 2012 when he led the Warriors to their first postseason appearance in 15 years. Ruiz will replace Dave Odell, who moves into the position of executive director of athletics. On 5/6, the Westmont varsity baseball team won their home non-conference game against Cupertino (CA) by a score of 2-1. The freshest news in Santa Barbara County. Prior to taking over his new responsibilities, Robert Ruiz was the winningest coach in Westmont baseball history with 397 wins, surpassing the previous record of 281 in April 2019. The team finished the season with a record of 45-13. MEN & WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY Russell Smelley, Head Coach smelley@westmont.edu, 805.565.6108 I think most coaches in the college game were just grateful to have a season. WOMENS SOCCER After leading his team to the first National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Championship in program history Westmont baseball coach Tyler LaTorre has been named the Rawlings-NAIA Coach of the Year. In the 22 seasons prior to 2007, the Cougars had recorded only one season in which they won more than 35 games. It is the first national championship for baseball and the first by a men's team in 51 years. DELANEY, Denis. In addition to his duties as an assistant coach, he also works as Westmont's athletic facilities liaison. MEN & WOMENS CROSS COUNTRY . On 5/11, the Westmont varsity baseball team lost their home conference game against Willow Glen (San Jose, CA) by a score of 7-5. La Torre played professional baseball from 2006 to 2015 in the San Francisco Giants and Milwaukee Brewers minor league systems. WOMENS BASKETBALL His character, strong faith and desire to mentor young men make him the right person to carry our baseball program forward. 2023 Softball 2022/2023 Indoor Baseball 2022/2023 Indoor Softball 2022 Baseball 2022 Fastpitch 2022 Fall Baseball 2022 Fall Softball 2021 Softball 2021 Baseball 2021 Fall Baseball 2021 Fall Softball 2020 Summer Baseball 2020 Summer Softball 2020 Fall Baseball 2020 Fall Softball 2019 Baseball 2019 Softball. Dave Odell, who has served in that capacity in a part-time role since. Reid was the only NAIA position player selected. Robert essentially saved the program through his commitment to leadership and character development, he said. He has also served as a baseball camp instructor at Harvard and Azusa Pacific. Before LaTorre took over the Warriors, he coached at the Division-I level with Sacramento State and San Jose State and spent time with Division-II San Francisco State. Fast Response Rate: The percentage of time Mark C. responded to client inquiries within 48 hours in the last 3 months. Westmont competes in the Blossom Valley Athletic League ( BVAL) in the Mt. The team finished the season 37-16. In one of the most compelling game of the tournaments, the lead changed hands five times and . On 4/18, the Westmont varsity baseball team lost their home conference game against Branham (San Jose, CA) by a score of 7-5. With the final out, Westmont ended its more than seven-decade sojourn with the NAIA by claiming its 10th national championship. The future is bright for Westmont baseball and I am eager to continue to pour into its growth from this new role.. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports. MENS SOCCER Ruth McGolpin, Head Coach Robert has demonstrated that he has the blueprint for how we want all of our athletic programs to flourish. They went 45-13 and won a share of the Golden State Athletic Conference regular-season title. The team finished with a 37-16 record. The only previous men's team to win a national title was men's soccer in 1972. Ruiz is excited about the opportunity to lead the athletic department. Jill Jones-Lin, Head Coach There are 13 head coaches at Westmont, 6 of whom lead men's teams and 7 of whom head up women's teams. Jenny Jaggard, Head Coach The national championship and LaTorres Coach of the Year honor came in the schools final year as a member of the NAIA, as Westmont will be transitioning to Division II beginning in the fall. Kirk, a Westmont High junior known for his love of chicken tenders, all kinds of sports and white Vans shoes, was driving alone in his Toyota Camry on his way home from a late February baseball. It has been an incredible honor and privilege to lead the Warrior baseball program over the last 13 seasons, Ruiz told Smith. Thirty-two of Ruiz' players have been named to the All-GSAC Team, including the first two GSAC Players of the Year in program history. I believe that Tyler has the right vision for the program and the leadership capacity to maintain the highest standards of success on and off the field, said Ruiz. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Tyler LaTorre Named 2023 Rawlings-NAIA Coach of the Year. Read More . Westmont finished the season with a record of 30-22, and was given the right to host one of NAIA Opening Rounds. Powered by WordPress VIP. Westmonts search for a new baseball head coach has already begun. jijones@westmont.edu, 805.565.6866. SeventeenNAIA Event National Championships including six in the last threeyears. Processing In 2020, Westmont was 18-9 overall (13-3 GSAC), with a two-game lead atop the conference standings halfway through GSAC play, whenthe season was canceled because of the COVID-19 outbreak. A two-time captain and four-year member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, he played on the 2003 Aggie team that advanced to the NCAA Division II World Series. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Days after coaching the Westmont College baseball team in its first NAIA World Series, head coach Robert Ruiz has steppeddown to take the position as the colleges director of athletics, Westmont announced Tuesday. View our daily edition under 'Virtual Editions'. 3.9 Miles away from Westmont, IL Offers online training Starting At $ 65/session + applicable fees. . By Victor Bryant Fri Jul 07, 2023 | 7:07pm After leading his team to the first National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Championship in program history Westmont baseball coach Tyler LaTorre has been named the Rawlings-NAIA Coach of the Year. I think there are lot of things our guys should be proud of themselves for." In 2021, Ontiveros helped the Warriors navigate the struggles of the COVID-19 pandemic. MENS BASKETBALL Dave Odell, who has served in that capacity in a part-time role since January 2009, will become the executive director of athletics. Hansen Named Sports Performance Coach Erik Hansen is the new sports performance coach for Westmont Athletics, serving as the assistant women's swimming coach and teaching kinesiology and physical activity courses. Mark Basham, Head Coach . Both of you inspire me to be the best I can be and I cant wait for all of us to lay roots here at Westmont.. 2023 ABCA-Rawlings NAIA Baseball Gold Glove Team Announced. W-L-T: 2-2-0 . In 2022, the team would go on a 17-game winning streak and finishing tied for 1st in the Golden State Athletic Conference regularseason. World Series Champions. With Ruiz at second base for Pomona-Pitzer, the Sagehens won two conference championships. I believe that our current players, alumni and campus community will benefit from his presence at the helm of Westmont baseball." . June 06, 2023. Westmont's stats have been entered for the 7-5 loss vs. Willow Glen on 5/11/2023 4:30 PM. LaTorre played his college baseball at UC Davis during the 2002-2006 seasons. NCAA Information for Prospective Student-Athletes, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. LaTorre played his college baseball at UC Davis during the 2002-2006 seasons. I hope to continue the tradition of excellence that he has established in my time as baseball coach and associate athletic director. Click to reveal Theyll learn accountability, commitment and belief in something greater than themselves. Ruiz, who also serves as Associate Athletic Director, was honored as an Employee of the Year at Westmont in 2012. Shane Hofstadler. 2023 - All Rights Reserved. By Scott Craig | June 14, 2022. The NAIA National Coach of the Year is voted on by the NAIA-Baseball Coaches Association (BCA) Executive Committee and NAIA-BCA Past Presidents. And on the next day,May 19, eventual NAIA World Series Champion Georgia Gwinnett ended Westmont's season by defeating the Warriors 14-4. After winning 13 games in his first season in 2010, Westmont increased its win total from the season before everyyear through 2016, when the Warriors won a program record 42 games. July 10, 2023. The following year, Westmont made a return trip to the NAIA Opening Round Tournament and posted a record of 41-17. In their second season, the Warriors finished thePacific Collegiate SwimConference Championships in 8th overall, ahead of all NAIA opponents. View Profile. Noozhawk is a founding member of theLocal Independent Online News (LION) Publishers. . The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. During Ruiz coaching tenure at Azusa Pacific, the Cougars posted three seasons with 36 or more wins. Sign Up Now When a baseball soared through an early-June night sky in Lewiston, Idaho, and then. He is the first full-time athletic director in Westmont's history. James Schaefer Hinsdale , IL 2029. World Series Champions Receive Postseason Accolades. From 2014-16, Westmont broke its single-season wins record threeyears in a row. His work at San Francisco State will provide valuable experience as the Warriors transition into NCAA Division II membership. As a player, LaTorre played four years at UC Davis, played in the minor league systems of the San Francisco Giants and Milwaukee Brewers from 2006 to 2015 and was a member of the Italian National Team from 2012 to 2016. Camp Schedule Head Coach: Tyler LaTorre "Our baseball program will strive to build Christ-driven leaders that will serve others and glorify God. WHYTE, Gordon T. . Full Schedule Sat, 5/6 vs Cupertino W 2-1 Wed, 5/10 @ Willow Glen W 6-1 Fri, 5/12 vs Willow Glen L 5-7 Rankings Full Rankings California #335 Central Coast Section #29 Domenic DiCera Westmont , IL. Over his six-year career, Hubbard has coached over 70 Major League Baseball draft selections. 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