Varsity Head Coach

Jim Dollaghan

Birthplace: Denver, CO

High School: Northglenn HS

College: Colorado Mesa University (formerly Mesa State)

Achievements: Addy/Matt and my wife Diana. All-Conference/All-State/All-American Soccer

NGHS 1986, College Basketball 86-87 Mesa State, College Baseball 89-91 Team Captain 91

Coaching History: 1991-Cody, WY B-Legion Head Coach, 1993 NGHS Head JV Coach, 1995-1998 Green Mountain HS Head Coach, 2001-02 Legacy HS Assistant Coach, 2006 Assistant Coach Chatfield HS, 2007-2010 Head JV Coach ThunderRidge HS, 2011-2017 Head Softball Coach ThunderRidge HS, 5A Continental Coach of the year 2012, 5A Centennial Coach of the year 2018.

Biggest hopes and goals for the new season: Our goal this year is to compete for a league championship and make the playoffs. My hope is that our guys become better young men through baseball.

Current Job: Physical Education teacher

Other interests/hobbies: Ice fishing, fly fishing, mountain biking, ATV riding.

Favorite TV show/movie: Seinfeld

Favorite Quote: It's amazing what can happen when no one cares who gets the credit What do you like most about HS Baseball? The competition of the game and seeing the players find success and work through any adversity they face. From the personal side, developing relationships with the players and watching what they become after they graduate. Words of wisdom: High school flys by, so invest in your school outside the school day by becoming involved!

Varsity Assistant Coach JOHN CACKOWSKI

Birthplace: Staten Island, NY High School Highlands Ranch 1992 Grad College: Colorado State University

Achievements: Continental League Coach of the Year 2007 (Baseball), Continental League Coach of the Year 2004 (Softball), 2012 Denver Post 5A All Colorado team (coach). 5A Denver Post All-State Team-coach Coaching History: 20+ years Colorado amatuer baseball (coaching, scouting, & recruiting).Thunderridge HS Baseball & Softball (1999-2006). Highlands Ranch Baseball (2006-2012). Professional Baseball Scout (20122018). Junior Sunbelt Team (head coach 2012).

Current Job: Digital Media Teacher at Highlands Ranch

Other interests/hobbies: NY Yankees Fan, NY Giants Fan, Denver Nuggets Fan, Colorado Avs fan. Fishing.

Favorite TV show/movie: Parks and Rec, Schitt's Creek, and anything Marvel.

Favorite Quote: Proverbs 24:10 If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small

What do you like most about HS Baseball? There is not a sport on the planet that teaches you how to deal with adversity and failure as much as baseball does. A sport that puts you on stage in front of everyone, has a statistic called an error which means you failed in life, has a batting average statistic that if you are successful 33% of the time you are considered good, and you can't hide behind your mistakes. They are there for everyone to see, and you have to learn how to overcome that, and if you can, you are succeeding in the sport and in life. Words of wisdom: If a person chooses to be patient and positive, everything works out in life the way it's suppose to, and because it has to.

Will Crouch

Birthplace: Houston, TX

High School: Westlake High School

College: San Jacinto JC / University of Texas

Achievements: 2002 & 2003 all-Junior College World Series, 2005 All Big 12, 2005 All college World Series, 2005 National Championship, Drafted by Diamondbacks, played in Diamondbacks organization from 2005-2008.

Coaching History: Arapahoe HS Baseball Assistant Coach 2022 and 2023.

Biggest hopes and goals for the new season: Hopes and goals for this 2023 season is to help the Warrior Program reach its full potential.

Current Job: Home Depot

Other interests/hobbies: Family in Austin Texas, my 4 nephews, playing golf.

Favorite TV show/movie: Seinfeld, Sopranos, Succession

Favorite Quote: "Love your family, work hard, live your passion."

What do you like most about HS Baseball? Being a part of a disciplined team in some of the most formative years of your life helps you gain confidence working in a team environment and develop better leadership, time-management, and organizational skills.

Words of wisdom: Champions keep playing until they get it right.

Varsity Assistant Coach

Drew Goodman

Birthplace: New York

High School Fox Lane High School College: Ithaca College

Achievements: 21st year TV voice of the Colorado Rockies, after 10 years in same role with Denver Nuggets. 13X CO sportscaster of the year.

Coaching History: Fifth year on AHS varsity staff working with infielders and Catchers. Coached for several years in USA Prime Travel ball organization.

Current Job: Sportscaster

Other interests/hobbies: Fitness, Tennis, Travel, Coaching.

Favorite TV show/movie: Remember the Titans.

Favorite Quote: There are two kinds of baseball players, those that have been humbled, and those that are about to be…

What do you like most about HS Baseball? Working with kids and seeing them grow athletically and in Life. I like winning as well!

Words of wisdom: The credit belongs with the man who is actually in the arena…not the timid soul who knows neither victory or defeat.

Eric Maxwell

Birthplace: Mesa, Arizona

High School Perry High School, Gilbert, AZ

College: Western Oregon/ Colorado State University

Achievements: B.S Health and Exercise Science, NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist/ Tampa Bay Rays Sports Science Internship.

Coaching History: 4th year @ AHS/ Personal Training/ Sports Science Tampa Bay Rays

Biggest hopes and goals for the new season: To see development in every kid and to win a state title.

Current Job: Clinical Specialist for Game Ready/ Area Scouts Licensed Evaluator

Other interests/hobbies: Exercise / Golf / Home Improvement projects / Woodworking

Favorite TV show/movie: Anchorman, the Legend of Ron Burgundy

Favorite Quote: There are no secrets to success. It’s the results of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.

What do you like most about HS Baseball? I love working with the kids to help them develop their baseball skills by teaching them how to move through corrective exercise, proper movement patterns, biomechanics.

Words of wisdom: The ones who work the hardest and smartest usually have the most success on the field.

Mike Scoglio

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois

High School Westwood High School in Mesa Arizona College: Northern Arizona University

Achievements: Worked for Lockheed Martin for 35 years as a Facility Manager. I have been married for 36 years to my wife Cindy and I have one daughter Megan. I have won the club championship for my flight in golf and have won 3 golf match play titles.

Coaching History: I coached softball for my daughter and nieces team back in the 80's. This year will be my 6 years as the official score keeper for Varsity.

Current Job: Doing what I want when I want. Retired.

Other interests/hobbies: I love golf, hiking, traveling, and socializing with my friends.

Favorite TV show/movie: Seinfeld.

Favorite Quote: Fairways and greens my friends.

What do you like most about HS Baseball? I love being in the dugout with the team and listening to the remarks and strategies towards the game. I like helping out the team and staying connected to our youth.

Words of wisdom: It's more important to be respected than to be liked.

C.H. MEILI

Birthplace: Wheatridge, CO

High School: Douglas County High School

College: Arizona State University / Kennesaw State University

Achievements: Most recently the My Cause My Cleats auction winner of Condoleezza Rice's Nike Air Jordans.

Coaching History: 2nd Year at Arapahoe. Previous youth travel baseball coach for 12 years.

Biggest hopes and goals for the new season: Player development, growth, greater interest in the game and most of all fun.

Current Job: Director of Real Estate Colorado PERA

Other interests/hobbies: Travel and Golf.

Favorite TV show/movie: Ted Lasso, Shrinking, and Top Gun Maverick.

Favorite Quote: "When your enemy's making mistakes, don't interrupt him".

What do you like most about HS Baseball? The energy, passion, and joy of competition compacted over a freezing cold 75 day period of time.

Words of wisdom: Your career and life are not linear. Moving sideways or backwards is sometimes the best outcome for long term success.

Bo Garcia

Birthplace: Littleton Colorado

High School: Arapahoe High School

College: Western Nebraska Community College

Achievements: 2018 Arapahoe Baseball Captain, Exercising Leadership, Service Manager in Family Repair Shop.

Coaching History: Arapahoe JV Assistant Coach.

Biggest hopes and goals for the new season: Motivate and challenge players. Win as many games as possible, and further develop catching skills.

Current Job: Service Manger RacewayLubePlus.

Other interests/hobbies: Fishing, hunting, road-trips, bowling, corn hole, building toys.

Favorite TV show/movie: Peaky Blinders.

Favorite Quote: I learned a man's gotta be a lot tougher than the timber he is cuttin'Johnny Cash.

What do you like most about HS Baseball? Competing against players you grew up playing with.

Words of wisdom: Mental toughness is a virtue

Keith Snyder

Birthplace: Columbus, OH

High School: Marlington

College: University of Toledo

Achievements: Married 14 years with 3 happy, healthy children.

Coaching History: 4 years High School Head Coach / 2 years little league Majors allstars coach/ 10 years youth baseball

Biggest hopes and goals for the new season: Maximize potential.

Current Job: PowerHealth - Director of Client Relations.

Other interests/hobbies: Golf, Skiing, basketball, off-roading, 10U travel baseball.

Favorite TV show/movie: The Office

Favorite Quote: Treat others the way you want your mother to be treated.

What do you like most about HS Baseball? The competition and how it makes our youth better. Kids playing for each other and seeing the smiles on their faces. Helping them grow into adulthood.

Words of wisdom: Baseball owes you nothing - you get what you earn not what you deserve.

Sophomore Asst Coach BOO SEVIER

Birthplace: Denver, CO

High School: Denver Lutheran High School

College: University of Northern Colorado

Coaching History: Coach at Mullen High School, Thomas Jefferson High School, and Denver Lutheran

Current Job: Outside Sales at Western Automotive Warehouse Distributors

Other interests/hobbies: Golf, fishing and traveling

Favorite TV show/movie: Fox News

Freshman Coach SPENSER HICKLE

Birthplace: Littleton, CO

High School: Arapahoe High School

College: Valdosta State University

Coaching History: 5 years at Arapahoe

Biggest hopes and goals for the new season: Teaching athletes how to play the game of baseball. Stealing a bunch of bases!

Current Job: Math Teacher

Other interests/hobbies: Hiking and watching football.

Favorite TV show/movie: Bull Durham

Favorite Quote: "Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it." -George Halas

What do you like most about HS Baseball? Working with the athletes and making them better through baseball.

Words of wisdom: Be a good teammate, play hard, and work harder.

Michael Grant

Birthplace: Denver, CO

High School: Mountain Vista High School

College: Hastings College and Metropolitan University of Denver

Coaching History: 3 years at Arapahoe High School

Current Job: Coaching Baseball

Other interests/hobbies: Love to golf, bowl, throw darts and play cards.

Favorite TV show/movie: The Big Bang Theory

Favorite Quote: "I became a good pitcher when I stopped trying to make them miss the ball and started trying to make them hit it".

What do you like most about HS Baseball? I love being able to pass down the knowledge of coaching and mentoring I received. The game of baseball means everything to me and I will always strive to keep the game fun for all athletes.

Words of wisdom: Never give up. Always believe and think positively in every situation.

ARAPAHOE 2023 Baseball Booster Club

We are proud to introduce the 2023 Spring Arapahoe Warriors Baseball players and coaches. These Warriors competed fiercely to represent our school and made Arapahoe proud. Coach Dollaghan and his committed staff of coaches were tremendous mentors who developed leadership and accountability in the student athletes, in addition to physical and strategic skills.

2023 Board Members

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Fundraising

Sue Eakin Cara Syers

Judilynn Dreiling

Jim Heine

David Salyers

Concessions Restaurant Nights Media Guide Website

Lisa Heine Erin Chain D. Pytlinski/M. Dunnington

Lisa Heine/Cara Syers

Fresh Team Admin Soph Team Admin JV Team Admin Varsity Team Admin

Suzanne Delap

Lyndsay Furlong

Diana Dollaghan

Erin Chain & Cara Syers

The Arapahoe Warriors baseball program is truly grateful for the support of player families, community sponsors, baseball fans, and local restaurants and retail outlets. The continued success of the Rockies Ticket Voucher fundraiser once again allowed for field improvements, coaching and development, uniform updates and the added bonus of a foundation game played at Coors Field - a memorable experience for players and fans alike!

Thank you to all who volunteered time and talents towards fundraising, team feeds, concession sales, taking action photos, running Game Changer, running the scoreboard, announcing at games, organizing special events and so much more.

As parents and players, we are deeply grateful to our coaching staff, led by Coach Jim Dollaghan, for encouraging and driving each player to be Better Through Baseball!

Go Warriors!

Sue Eakin President, Arapahoe Baseball Booster Club

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