Adrian Morales, the fifth coach in the history of the NSU baseball program, is enthusiastic for his new role. The former Miami Dade College coach spoke about his plans for the team’s growth, his commitment to student-athlete development, and his ambitions for the future of the program.
Adrian Morales, baseball coach. PHOTO COURTESY OF NSU ATHLETICS.
Before becoming coach, Morales was an accomplished player with two NCAA Division I National Championships. With his background as a player, he was able to help Miami Dade College win several state conferences.
Now he hopes to take the program to new heights, striving to secure regional championships, conference victories and a shot for a national championship. He wants to bring to NSU that knowledge and insight as a player and a coach.
“The only thing I bring with me is all those championship games that I have played and, that all helps,” Morales said. “It helps being in championship games when you’re making decisions, experience is such a key factor.”
Morales said that while not every player may make it to the big leagues, education forms the foundation for their future success.
He intends to use all the resources at NSU to focus on education first, ensuring that his players are not only skilled athletes but also well-rounded individuals.
“Not everybody gets to go to the big leagues and be on TV. There needs to be a backup plan,” he said. “You can’t get on the field unless you are a good student athlete and, I believe that sets the tone for your whole life.”
Morales is grateful for the opportunity to be the head baseball coach for a Division II school and said the transition between Miami Dade College to a Division II school is not a problem.
Morales said he had to wear multiple hats during his time at Miami Dade. He was a strength coach, an adviser, and took on other positions to help the players at Miami Dade reach their potential. With NSU’s recourses, he can focus on the young baseball players.
“I got this job because of the way I coach, and I am just going to continue to grow,” Morales said
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