Q: With success, everyone congratulates the head coach but we both know as coaches, we couldn't do it
without a good staff to support the program. Tell me a bit about your staff.
A: Most of my staff has been we me for over 10 years. They all have one great quality. We are all loyal to each
other but more importantly honest. We may have disagreements about things on the field but that never carries
off the field. Friendship is too important for that kind of nonsense. I could go on and on about my staff but I
know this... I have learned way more from them than they have learned from me. Our players over the years are
the ones who have benefited from that.
Q: As stated in the opening paragraph, many high
school players feel they have "failed" if they
don't go to a DI NCAA school. You played JUCO
baseball and now coaching JUCO. What insight
can you give to a player or parent for
considering starting out at a good JUCO school
(both academic and athletic)?
A: Most 17-18 year old young men have
not matured physically and almost all have not
matured mentally. This is a great bridge to the
right fit for most student-athletes. Also everyone
has different reasons why they are here. It could
be that they were under recruited or there are
academic issues. JUCO provides a great
opportunity to mature in many areas. Not to
mention you may save about $50K in two years!
Q: Lastly, if a player wants to contact you:
-When should a player write/ email a letter of introduction to you?
As early as possible but definitely during junior year. Never too late though.
-Is it better to have the player's high school coach send the first letter? Or does it make any difference?
Like hearing from the player. Shows it is important to them. Also like to hear an honest evaluation
by the HS coach.
-Other than name/ address/ phone/ email/ school/ HS coach contact. What other items, if any, would
be helpful in a first contact letter?
Height/ Weight? YES
Video? YES
Position? YES
High School Stats? YES
ACT/SAT scores? YES
Newspaper articles that relate accomplishments? MAYBE
Summer team/ coach contact? YES
GPA? YES
Other: 60 time verified
Q: Any other info you would like to add?
A: We are very excited about this year. We thought we were a very athletic and fast teams last year. We are
faster this year but young and inexperienced. Our schedule is purposely tough to help gain experience early in
the season.
After speaking with Coach Gorman and talking about his program coupled with the success he’s had in such a
short time, we at The Baseball Observer see Cumberland as a force in the NJCAA this year again and for some
time to come.