Zach Casto

Married to Emmalee Casto 💍❤️| Dad to Josie Cathleen💕| @sissonvillebase Asst. Coach|Author| @ABCA1945 Member| @USABaseball NTIS Coach 🇺🇸⚾️

[Zach Casto @CoachCasto]

Emmalee and myself welcomed Josie Cathleen Casto to the world yesterday at 1:15 PM. Our heart’s are full and we are excited for the future with her! ❤️

[Zach Casto @CoachCasto]

I enjoyed listening to the @ABCA1945 Podcast with guests Jadyn Lewis and Travis Snider (@Lunchboxhero45). This was a great episode on the importance of mental performance for youth and proper expectations for amateur baseball. Here are my notes! @CoachB_ABCA @NettingPros 📝⚾️

[Clint Hurdle @ClintHurdle13]

When my daughter Maddie was born with Prader-Willi Syndrome, I learned that true living isn't about me.

It's about serving others.

When I'm wrapped up in myself, my job, or my hobbies, I'm a very selfish person.

The moment you shift focus from yourself to those around you, you become part of something bigger.

Your family needs you. Your friends need you. The world needs you.

Be present, not self-absorbed

[Zach Casto @CoachCasto]

I enjoyed listening to the @ABCA1945 Podcast with guest @TheMayorsOffice. This was a great episode on hitting, the mental game of baseball, and personal development. Here are my notes! @CoachB_ABCA @NettingPros ⚾️📝

[Zach Casto @CoachCasto]

What an impactful story @ClintHurdle13. As someone who got in to baseball because of Roberto Clemente, this means a lot. What a great story.

[Clint Hurdle @ClintHurdle13]

I kept this story in my pocket for a long time....

In Pittsburgh, September 15th is Roberto Clemente Day.

Every year the whole organization fans out across the city. It's like Christmas. Roberto's family is there, Vera and the boys.

My first year as manager was 2011. We celebrated. We shook hands and moved on.
We didn't win.

19 consecutive losing seasons.

2012 rolls around. Same day, same celebration. We had another losing season, our 20th consecutive.

After the ceremony, Roberto Jr. walked over.

"My mom wants to talk to you."

We went into the dugout. Me, Vera, and her three sons.

She spoke in Spanish. I played four years of winter ball so I understood enough. She wasn't angry, but she was passionate. And I kept hearing Roberto's number come up.

Roberto Jr. translated.

"My mother wants you to know that there cannot be a 21st losing season. That was Roberto's number. It would be a disgrace to his legacy."

She was staring right at me.

Before I could even think about what to say, words came out of my mouth:
"I promise you, Vera. That won't happen."

Roberto Jr. looked at me and said, "You made my mom a promise. I hope you can keep it."

I said, "I hope I can keep it too."

I didn't tell my coaches. I didn't tell the players. I told my wife. That was it.

The next year, 2013, we broke the consecutive seasons losing streak. Ended it at 20.

On Roberto Clemente Day that September, Vera came walking across that field.

And I probably got one of the most meaningful hugs I've ever received in my life.

The players did all the heavy lifting. I just got the hug.

Some promises are worth making before you know if you can keep them.

@Pirates

[MetroNews Sports @MetroNewsSports]

Sissonville looks to stay hot as postseason play nears:

https://t.co/bgv4kjlTOM

#wvprepbase

[Zach Casto @CoachCasto]

Getting caught up with posting podcast notes. Starting off with the @ABCA1945 Podcast episode with NHSI Coaches. This was a great episode filled with nuggets on what makes each program unique and similar. Here are my notes! @CoachB_ABCA @NettingPros 📝⚾️🎧

[Jason Corley ⚾️ @coachjcorley]

Thank you to everyone that made this possible!!

[Cooper Nooney @Nooney_Coop11]

About halfway through the season with my team going 16-5. My stats so far, .380 Avg. OBP .460 25 H,18 1B, 8 2b, 1 HR. 16RBI, 25R, 6BB, 4
SO, 2 HBP, 13 SB. No errors on the year. C/O 2028.
@CoachCasto @BrianBruce27 @stevesabins @WVUBaseball @PotomacStateBB @CoastalBaseball

[Sissonville High School Baseball @sissonvillebase]

MOVING ON UP ⬆️

Your Sissonville Indians move up eight spots to become the number two ranked team in WVSSAC Class AA!

#RollTribe⚾️|#OurTownOurTeam📍

[Sissonville High School Baseball @sissonvillebase]

INDIANS WIN!!!

The Indians defeat the Skyhawks of Scott 3-0. Layne Coffman pitches a complete game with 8 strikeouts and 3 walks. Big hitting moments from Chase Litton and Cooper Hall lead the way for the Tribe.

#RollTribe⚾️|#OurTownOurTeam📍

[Sissonville High School Baseball @sissonvillebase]

INDIANS WIN!!!

The Indians defeat South Charleston 15-3 in five innings. The Tribe had a great day offensively, highlighted by home runs by Cooper Nooney and Layne Coffman. The Indians improve to 14-5 overall.

#RollTribe⚾️|#OurTownOurTeam📍

[Zach Casto @CoachCasto]

I enjoyed listening to the @ABCA1945 Podcast with guest @devenmorgan. This was a great episode on proper youth player development. Deven is a great leader in youth baseball, and his vision is aligned for the advancement of this game for years to come. @CoachB_ABCA @NettingPros

[Sissonville High School Baseball @sissonvillebase]

It’s game day for your Indians at our home turf!⚾️

Tonight’s matchup is against the Raiders from Roane County at 6!

Let’s go Indians!

#RollTribe⚾️|#OurTownOurTeam📍

[Sissonville High School Baseball @sissonvillebase]

INDIANS WIN!⚾️

Our Indians just took a 12-2 victory over the patriots from independence!

Congratulations!

[Sissonville High School Baseball @sissonvillebase]

Our Indians finished out tonight with the lead 6-1 over the Wayne Pioneers! Congratulations on the big win to start the season!⚾️

#RollTribe⚾️|#OurTownOurTeam📍

[Zach Casto @CoachCasto]

I enjoyed listening to the @ABCA1945 Podcast with guest Mike Sabatino. This was a great discussion on pitching, pitcher development, and using a variety of training tools. Here are my notes! @CoachB_ABCA @NettingPros 🎧📝⚾️

[Zach Casto @CoachCasto]

I enjoyed listening to the @ABCA1945 Podcast with guest Sean Robinson (@WSCCbaseball). This was a great discussion on pitching development plans, what it takes to pitch at the college level, and what the best do. Here are my notes! @CoachB_ABCA @NettingPros ⚾️🎧📝

[Jim Holland @JimHollandWV]

Had a great time as keynote speaker at 02/21 @sissonvillebase "First Pitch Dinner" at Sissonville (WV) High School. Met a lot of very nice & hospitable people there. Thanks again to everyone there for inviting me. @WVBCA_Baseball @BaseballWV @CoachCasto

[Jim Holland @JimHollandWV]

Honored to be keynote speaker at this event on 2/21/26. Fundraiser for @sissonvillebase team. Good food, meet the team, and talking baseball. Order your tickets by phone: [phone]. @WVBCA_Baseball @BaseballWV @weekley @MarkMartinWCHS @580WCHS PLEASE RETWEET! @CoachCasto