Luis Ricardo Camargo Email & Phone Number

Luís Ricardo CamargoHead Coach | Baseball Expert with 25+ Years of International ExperienceWiener Neustadt, Austria | camargobaseballcoach@gmail.comSince the age of 11, I have dedicated my life to baseball, traveling the world and gaining invaluable experience in various international leagues. As the current Head Coach of the Diving Ducks in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, I have led the team to three Austrian League championships (2021, 2023, and 2024), building a culture of resilience and teamwork.Throughout my career, I had the privilege of playing professionally in Japan and Italy, competing in high-level leagues where I honed my understanding of the game's mental, emotional, and psychological aspects. This deep insight into the game allows me to train athletes not only to excel in baseball but also to handle real-life challenges through discipline, adaptability, and growth.I am passionate about helping athletes develop their potential, focusing on the mental game and fostering a positive environment for growth, both on and off the field. My coaching philosophy centers on personal development, and I strive to ensure my players leave the field better than when they entered it.Key Achievements:Head Coach of the Diving Ducks, guiding the team to Austrian Bundesliga Championships in 2021, 2023, and 2024.Head Coach of the 30th edition of the World Children's Baseball Fair (WCBF), 2024.Assistant Coach, U18 Austrian National Team.Professional playing experience in Japan with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (1998-2002) and Italy with Telemarket Rimini (2007-2010, 2016), earning a Gold Glove in 2009.Coach of third base, Team Europe (2024), participating in games against the Japanese National Baseball Team.Coached and developed players who later signed contracts with Major League Baseball (MLB).Skills:Leadership & Team ManagementAthlete Development & MentorshipMultilingual Communication (Portuguese, Spanish, English, Italian, Japanese, German)Cross-cultural Coaching