Our Vision
Our vision is to provide kids with invaluable life experiences made possible by teamwork, and next-level training—to help them fulfill their potential as people as well as baseball players.
Meet the Coaches of OC Hawks
What’s most important…our coaches have the patience, personality and the professional expertise to bring the very best out of your kids! I can proudly say…“we specialize in kids!” –Coach Mark
Coach Mark Przybylak
Coach Mark is the current director of the OC Hawks Developmental Baseball Program and has proudly been so since 2004.
He is also the Owner and Founder of PROKids Academy. He founded ProKids Baseball Academy in 2010 with the goal to teach kids not only baseball but life lessons through baseball – lessons that will stick with the kids far beyond the field.
COACH MARK’S EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
- Current Owner/Director of ProKids Baseball Academy
- Current Director of OC Hawks Developmental Baseball Program (est. 2004)
- Member of CVCS 2014 DIV 6 CIF High School Baseball Championship
Team Coaching Staff - Varsity Head Coach St. Margaret’s HS 2005
- Varsity Assistant Coach St. Margaret’s HS 2006 – 2011
- Varsity/JV Baseball Assistant Coach – Capistrano Valley Christian HS 2012-2017
- 12 years PONY Baseball
- 20 years Club/Travel Baseball Manager ages 8U – 14U
- Coached JSerra HS Summer Program 2005
- Coached USA 12U exhibition team in Dominican Republic 2006
- Coached USA 13U exhibition team in Dominican Republic 2006
- 2006, Wrote and Produced Big League Baseball Fundamentals Baseball Training Video Series
Coach Mark’s mission is to help kids develop world-class baseball skills and fulfill their highest potential in the sport, as well as in their lives.
Our collective vision is to provide kids with invaluable life experiences made possible by, teamwork, and next-level training—to help them fulfill their potential as people as well as baseball players.
Coach Mike Lamb
Coach Mike is one of the cornerstones of our staff. He started coaching with the Hawks back in 2013, when his son Andrew began playing OC Hawks Baseball as an 8-year-old. His professional playing experience, knowledge and personal/team accomplishments as a player far surpass most of what any coach at this level has to offer.
Through a lifetime of hard work, commitment to team and dedication, Coach Mike has accomplished every young player’s dream…to play in the BIGS!
- Pro MLB Player 11 Years– Drafted 1997 Texas Rangers
- Played in MLB World Series – Houston Astro’ 2005
- Texas Rangers Player of the Year “Minors” 1999
- Cal State Fullerton HOF College World Series Championship Team 1995
- Recognized at Big League Dreams Park “Walk of Fame” in West Covina, CA
Coach Larry Holt
Coach Larry Holt is a veteran coach with over 30 years of coaching experience from Little League, Pony, American Legion, Connie Mack, high school, and college levels. He was a high school All-American who played at Oklahoma State University.
Coach Larry has coached championship teams in Single A, Double A, Triple A, Majors, Pony, Connie Mack, Santa Margarita High School, and Saddleback College. He has sent 11 players into professional baseball and 2 to the major leagues. He is the author of a best-selling book on hitting and bunting.
Coach Brandon Truman
Coach Brandon Truman has a true passion for coaching youth baseball. His coaching career started at the young age of 22 while volunteering at Dana Point PONY League. Shortly after, in 2021 Coach Truman became the youngest to be chosen to manage a team.
This began his legacy where since he had coached four teams into the league championship series, winning three championships. Coach Truman connects well with his players and is adept in developing players skills while also instilling upon them a “winners mentality”.
Coach Logan Przybylak
Former OC Hawks “All-Time Team” player, Coach Logan Przybylak brings a wealth of high level playing experience and knowledge to our program. He’s considered one of the best instructors when it comes to teaching the fundamental aspects of fielding and defense from the ground up. His ability to “connect” with our players at all levels brings great value to our program.
Coach Frank Sanchez
13 years of coaching experience, including little league, travel baseball and High School feeder programs. Coach Frank most recently coached LL Juniors All Star team in CA State Championship.
“I pride myself on teaching fundamentals and getting the boys ready for HS ball with great success. My goal has always been to develop higher baseball IQ.”
Coach Frank connects well with the players and parents. His love and enthusiasm for teaching the game makes him a great fit for our OC Hawks program.
Coach Matt Geiss
Coach Matt brings a ton of energy and experience to the Hawks program. His baseball career was grounded and groomed while playing Varsity Baseball under the guidance of legendary High School Coach Bob Zamora of Capistrano Valley HS.
• Matt has 11 years of coaching experience with Viejo Little League.
• Matt has managed All Stars on multiple occasions, earning two All Star District 68 Championships in consecutive years.
• Matt has 9 years of travel baseball coaching experience.
• All three of Matt’s sons have been developed thru the OC Hawks program.
• Two of Matt’s older sons are now playing College Baseball; Owen at Long Beach State and Ethan at Saddleback College. Matt’s youngest son Tommy is currently developing with the Hawks!
Coach Ray Burciaga
Coach Ray brings a wide variety of baseball experience as well as enthusiasm to our Hawks coaching staff.
He has played baseball his entire life, including two years of college baseball, four years of “Mexican League” and another two years in Independent League.
Coach Ray’s coaching experience includes 10+ years of youth baseball, travel baseball and three years of coaching High School baseball.
Coach Jose Gomez
OC Hawks will be adding information about Coach Jose soon!
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Email Address
COACH MARK PRZYBYLAK
coach@prokidsacademy.com
Location
Field Practices are held at Chapparosa Park, Laguna Niguel, CA
Batting Practice Location: Laguna Beach Batting Cages 2003 Laguna Canyon Road Laguna Beach, CA
Phone (text also) Number
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(949) 874-7764