Gary Adcock | Head Baseball Coach

WHY DID YOU BECOME A LANCER?

As a newly married man, I was presented with an opportunity to come home (I was an assistant coach at CBU previously), buy a home, get a dog, start a family and build a program in an environment conducive to growing spiritually, academically and athletically.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING AT CBU?

Family! My favorite part is feeling like I am a part of the CBU family and being able to share the journey with my family and friends in my hometown. I grew up in Riverside, my brother works at CBU, and so I’ve been able to work alongside so many influential people in my life, including some of my Sunday School teachers from my youth!

WHO INFLUENCED YOU IN YOUR CAREER?

Starting in high school with Rich Graves at Poly, I have been fortunate to be coached by so many greats. Jack Smitheran at UCR taught me the importance of discipline and accountability. Doug Smith at UCR taught me how to teach the game and develop relationships with players. Doug Schrieber at Purdue taught me how to recruit, target players and build a “culture.” Dennis Rogers at RCC instilled in me the importance of details, preparation and the mental side of the game. And finally, Gary Adams at UCLA taught me how to love and care for each player. Five of those guys are in the Riverside Sport Hall of Fame! I couldn’t be more blessed to have been supported and mentored by them.

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST GOAL FOR BASEBALL AT CBU?

To continue to create a platform to showcase our tremendous institution and glorify God with the gifts we have been given!

WHAT DO YOU WANT THE BASEBALL STUDENT-ATHLETES TO LEARN?

That this is a small portion of their journey in life. A moment, but a pivotal one. The lessons learned in tough times, great times and throughout their time at CBU will help shape and mold them into the potential employees, husbands and fathers that God desires them to be. To find their purpose so they can live it to its fullest. Glorifying the Lord through all life brings them!

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO WIN 700 GAMES AT CBU?

It means I’m old. I think I’ve learned way more from the 365 losses in my time at CBU than the wins. I don’t want to diminish winning. My dad used to always tell me “Winning is better than losing,” but a social media graphic celebrating the losses would be more fitting for me! They are what keeps me striving to be better.

YOUR FAVORITE

Sports memory: When the Dallas Cowboys used to be good!Childhood memory: Vacations to see family in New Mexico, Oklahoma and IowaFood: Diet Coke, for me it is a food!Movie: Anything sci-fi, sad but trueTV show: If not sports, anything sci-fi, please don’t judge!Music: Depends on the activity. I listen to Christian music when running, ’80s music in the car and country music during leisure activities.Hobby: I prefer hanging with my wife and supporting my kids in what they do.