I am simply enthralled with the glorious stories (and heartbreaks!) athletics, athletes and coaches create! Announcing play-by-play, is my delight. (Oh My! as my favorite Broadcaster the late, great Dick Enbert might exclaim!) I also enjoy writing and developing stories. I maintain a sincere affinity for all involved with athletics, most importantly however the athletes themselves!!Currently in the Fall of 2024, I am simply having a blast covering CSU Bakersfield & Big West Women's Volleyball! I am grateful for this wondrous opportunity! In the future I aspire to add calling College Basketball Games to my list!Over the years I have amassed a plethora of experience coaching & teaching--in particular in the sports of basketball and tennis. I served as Head Community College Basketball Coach at Reedley College and at Napa Valley College. In 2008-2009 our Reedley Tigers finished 25-7, qualifying for the California C.C. "Elite 8". Marquel Hoskins was the team MVP, and an All-State Selection. Another member of that team, Cooper Steele, is now a succesful head coach of the Clovis High (Ca.) Girls program. I learned under Hall of Fame Coaches Jim Boyd (Vanden High School), Denny Aye & George Nessman. Former Assistant Coach Rob Hoyt is now the head coach at Columbia College in Sonora, Ca. Back in the day I attended Napa Valley College and played tennis for a fabulous coach--Mr. Jerry Somerville. Jerry and the Athletic Director at the time, Dr. Nadine Wade served as two tremendous mentors and influences. In 1987 our team captured the Bay Valley Title. I was named the NVC Student-Athlete of the Year--an award I was surprised by, grateful for, and honored to receive! I owe my dear and multi-talented teammate Eric Jackson a "Tip of the Cap" for taking me under his wings!To this day remain am avid fan of tennis, along with Pickleball AND Table Tennis! I look forward to watching Professional Table Tennis in person! I have been blessed to be in the building for two of the NCAA's most iconic Final Four Men's Basketball Games-Michigan's Fab 5 vs. North Carolina (the Chris Webber timeout game), and the San Diego State Miracle over Florida Atlantic a mere 30 years later! (My daughter is a San Diego State Aztec). I have been in the galleries for both the United States' Golf & Tennis Opens!I am fortunate to have in my corner my wife of 23 years, LeAnn. My son Noah is an avid Trap Shooter. My gregarious and community minded Portuguese American parents-Armand and Dolores-laid the foundation for my affinity of sports, travel, food, friends and pets!