Derek Self

Derek Self

It’s Great to be back home! I’m excited to share my knowledge, passion and love for the game of baseball. Born and raised in Cave City, KY, graduated from Caverna High School and continued my education and baseball career at the University Of Louisville from 2008-2012. Drafted by the Washington Nationals in 2012, I spent 9 years of my professional career with the Organization until my final year was closed out helping The Lexington Legends win their first League Championship. What’s most important that a lot of athletes don’t understand, only the elite do, is what you do behind closed doors and how you respond when adversity hits and you can only save yourself, Self-accountability. Talent opens doors, but Character  determines how far you go, on and off the field.

I’m very experienced in 1 on 1, groups and team lessons. I’ve been sharing my knowledge for 10 plus years where I recently was head of 3 travel ball teams, while taking on my first coaching job at Central Catholic High School in California. Let me instill my knowledge, passion and integrity in your young Athletes. Not only will I help elevate their game of baseball, but I will also help shape them into walking examples of how to carry themselves with discipline, respect and confidence on daily basis. My approach goes beyond skills and mechanics; I focus on building character, accountability and love for the game that will last a lifetime.

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