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Trent Petrie, Owner and Head Coach of the Lubbock Baseball Academy, is no stranger to baseball in West Texas. After starting his college baseball career at Hill College in 1990, Coach Petrie transferred to Texas Tech in 1992, then finished playing baseball and graduated at Lubbock Christian University in 1993. He then went on to coach baseball at Wayland Baptist University, and graduated with his master’s degree from WBU in 1996.

Coach Petrie and his wife, Kim (counselor at Irons Jr. High), have two daughters, Summer and Payge, and a son, Easton. Summer started her college freshman year at LCU, Payge is in her freshman year at Lubbock Christian High School, and Easton is in 1st grade at Honey Elementary.

Coach Petrie has filled many roles as a coach in College Baseball:
2009-2011 Texas Tech University, Baseball Recruiting Coordinator
2007-2011 Texas Tech University, Assistant Baseball Coach
2005-2007 University of New Mexico, Assistant Baseball Coach
2003-2005 Oklahoma State University, Director of Baseball Operations
2000-2003 Clarendon College, Head Baseball Coach
1997-2000 Hill College, Assistant Baseball Coach
1994-1997 Wayland Baptist University, Assistant Baseball Coach

Among Coach Petrie’s top pupils to be drafted into Major League Baseball:
Ryan Rohlinger (Clarendon) MLB Draft 2008 (San Francisco Giants)
Jordan Pacheco (New Mexico) MLB Draft 2011 (Colorado Rockies)
Kelby Tomlinson (TTU) MLB Draft 2011 (San Francisco Giants)
Kelby also awarded the American Baseball Coaches Association Rawlings Division I Gold Glove Award
Jamodrick McGruder (TTU) MLB Draft 2012 (Seattle Mariners)
Reid Redman (TTU) MLB Draft 2012 (Tampa Bay Rays)
Barrett Barnes (TTU) MLB Draft 2012 (Pittsburg Pirates)
Roger Kieschnick MLB Draft 2008 (SF Giants)

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Having coached college baseball for 12 years, Coach Leffingwell has helped many players achieve their dreams of playing at the college level and also coached many to professional baseball. Throughout his playing and coaching careers, Coach Leffingwell has gained a wealth of knowledge that allows him to help others realize their potential. It is Coach Leffingwell’s goal to help every player succeed at the game of baseball and to do so with proper mechanics that will ensure safety, longevity and prevent injury. Coach Leffingwell works as a professional baseball scout and has many close relationships with college baseball coaches at every level which are both positives for furthering careers of young talent.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
Professional Baseball Scout (2009 – present)
Athletic Director (1 year – Ranger College)
Head Baseball Coach (2 years – Ranger College)
Pitching Coach (9 years - Ranger College; 1 year – Howard Payne University)
Professional Pitcher (3 years)
College Pitcher (Odessa College, Texas Tech and Tarleton State University)
Academic All-American (1 year)
Junior College All-American (1 year)
High School Varsity (4 years)
1st team All-State (1 year)
District MVP (2 years)

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Bio:

Darby grew up in Lubbock and played his high school baseball at Lubbock Cooper. After high school he played for 2 years at Howard Junior College and finished his career playing 2 years at Texas A&M. During his time at Texas A&M he was a part of a Big 12 Tournament Championship in 2007 and a Big 12 Regular Season Championship in 2008. A&M made it to a super-regional in both 2007 and 2008 as well. He was the graduate assistant at Lubbock Christian University during the 2011 season.

Accomplishments:
2005 - Junior College All-American
2005 - WJCAC Player of the Year
2005 – Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds
2006 - WJCAC All Conference
2008 – 2nd Team All Big 12

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Played at Frank Phillips Junior College, Oklahoma State University, and most recently for the Houston Astros. He is currently coaching at Lubbock High School.

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From Lubbock, TX Monterey High School

Accomplishments:
All-State Catcher Selection 2006 5A
Texas Tech Catcher
All Big XII selection 2009
Drafted by Washington Nationals in 2010 Played as high as AAA Played
Independent ball for Lincoln Saltdogs, Rockford Aviators, and St. Paul Saints in 2013