Message from the Coach

Hello and thank you for your support of Arapahoe Baseball.

Arapahoe H.S. has a deep tradition dating back to 1964. It is a tradition I am proud to continue and to uphold as the Coach of this prestigious program. Backed by a tremendous administration, led by our Principal Mrs. Natalie Pramenko and a veteran Athletic Director, Mr. Pat McCabe, as well as the dedicated teachers inside the classroom, the unwavering support of parents and the countless hours they provide volunteering for the program, the generous contribution of sponsors and the deeply vested involvement of the community, as well the strongest alumni group in the state, Arapahoe Baseball's future looks bright.

"We work hard, we play hard and we keep the game fun" has been my coaching philosophy since I began coaching in 1992. As I enter my 3rd year, I firmly believe that in order for kids to compete for you, they have to love coming to the yard. That's not always as easy as it sounds because there is a fine line between having fun and competing....and losing is never fun. Our student/athletes will strive to understand that line. It first starts in the classroom where they are held to a higher standard. Grades are of the utmost importance as an Arapahoe Warrior, because that is why they are here. Our student/athletes will work to model the proper behavior and set the example for other students in the classroom.

Understanding that philosophy on the field, requires us to take the approach of "no one can out hustle us!" That approach sent us to a second straight playo appearance which in 2018, resulted in a District 2 Regional Championship and our fourth (80’, 95’, 08’, 18’) Final Four appearance in the State Playo s. Losing our last game in 2018 1-0, has renewed the emphasis on scoring runs. The updates at the field this year reflect that emphasis. Updating the outdoor cages with new tee and soft toss stations, turf, L-screens, and a strength area will allow multiple Warriors with ample opportunity to improve as a hitter.

Being an Arapahoe Warrior and having the privilege to wear the A, is something that is not taken lightly. Each practice is structured to meet the demands of today's athlete, stressing the importance of handling pressure situations but also having to deal with the adversity of failure. This is a program which focuses on doing the little things well; understanding and developing a high baseball IQ, through rigorous spring and summer schedules, working hard to develop a work ethic that is second to none and maintaining a top notch facility that visitors envy. "Pitch by pitch, out by out and inning by inning", will create the result we're seeking.

Sincerely,

Coach Dollaghan