Zach Varce was drafted by the New York Yankees after his junior year at the University of Portland. But, as Zach will tell you, had it not been for Coach Sperry’s keen ability to identify the less tangible and often more important qualities in young players, he never would have had the opportunity to achieve what he has in the sport he loves.

Written by msperry@onedegreebc.com

Chris Sperry is a baseball consultant who develops players and amateur coaches, assists professional scouts, and counsels families of prospective college-bound student-athletes. He holds a Bachelor's of Business Administration from the University of Portland, the same institution at which he served as head baseball coach for 18 years. His key interests are in player and personal development as they pertain to a life in and beyond sports.