December 2024 Athletes of the Month

Brandon Diep

Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness of people.
-Roy Bennett

A smile goes a long way. When athletes come into the baseball club and say hello with a big smile it changes the environment. I know it is what I look forward to every day; whether it is in the classroom or at the club. One particular player I have never seen do anything but smile. He loves to smile; he is always happy, he is a great teammate and he is not a bad baseball player either. Brandon Diep, our December athlete of the month is one of the happiest and hardest working players I have seen and he is well deserving of this award. Congrats Brandon.

Brandon is a tremendous baseball player. Last year with his summer team that won the State Championship, Brandon made multiple highlight reel plays in the infield and outfield. Brandon is a very versatile baseball player who you can put anywhere and he will do his job. He is a tremendous teammate who is never down and always cheering on his teammates. Mike Ceglie, Brandon’s summer ball coach said, “Brandon is one of the most coachable kids I have ever been around. He always gives his best effort and works tirelessly every opportunity to get better. If you ask Brandon’s teammates how they feel about him, you’ll get an amazing description of a wonderful young man, baseball player and teammate.”

Brandon is at the club multiple days a week, whether it is a lesson or practice, he is there working with a contagious smile. Tom King, Brandon’s aau coach said, “Brandon epitomizes focus and effort. He’s his own biggest critic but one of the most fundamentally sound 11 year olds in our program. When his confidence catches up to his mechanics, he is going to be one of the best players we have seen.”

Congrats Brandon on your accomplishment and good luck with everything in the future.

Coach Joyce