Coach Cruz

Eastside Early College High CTE Department Chair, Asst. Football, & Head Softball Coach. “Lord send me the ones you want me to work with the most.” -J. Cruz

[Coach Cruz @JCruzer31]

@PawsUp_Sports @EastsideECHS @CoachLB3 @coachnava_7 Just a freshman with no interest in college at 🥎 practice. Now trying to pick the prefect school for her. World at her finger tips.

[Coach Cruz @JCruzer31]

Here is a perfect example of WHY sports are important. 4 years ago this freshmen showed up at 🥎 practice. Had never played or participated in interscholastic athletics.
Year 1: Earned Varsity 🥎.
Year 2: persuaded to play 🏐 & run track.

[Coach Cruz @JCruzer31]

Year 3: Honorable Mention 🏐 & 2nd Team 🥎
Year 4: 1st Team & Academic All District 🏐
Projected All District & Academic All District 🥎. Now Area Qualifier.

Congrats Ari! Trusted the process! PA+E=P
@PawsUp_Sports @EastsideECHS @CoachLB3 @coachnava_7

[Coach Cruz @JCruzer31]

NO HITTER

[Coach Cruz @JCruzer31]

Behind Leon’s strong performance Eastside takes the 15-0 W versus LBJ. Eastside has a stranglehold on 3rd place in District 25-4A. @PawsUp_Sports @PawsUp_Sports @CoachLB3 @coachnava_7

[Coach Cruz @JCruzer31]

Eastside v LBJ to end Round 1 of District 25-4A action. Butler Field @ 5:30pm.
@PawsUp_Sports @CoachLB3 @coachnava_7

[Eastside Panthers Athletics @PawsUp_Sports]

We're back this week! #PawsUp 🐾
@EastsideECHS @AISDAthletics @var_austin @CoachLB3 @coachnava_7 @JCruzer31

[Eastside Panthers Athletics @PawsUp_Sports]

Big #PawsUp🐾 to these young men! Brought home medals on Saturday!

Triple Jump:
Moises Garcia 2nd; Nigel Johnson 3rd

Shot Put:
Douglas Sterling 1st; Christian Gonzalez 3rd

Discus:
Douglas Sterling 3rd
@EastsideECHS @AISDAthletics @CoachLB3 @coachnava_7 @JCruzer31

[Coach Cruz @JCruzer31]

Leaving their Paw Prints on the game. This is what our commitment to success looks like at @EastsideECHS
@CoachLB3 @PawsUp_Sports

[AustinISD Sports Medicine @AISD_SportsMed]

What a great track meet we had yesterday!🏃‍♀️🏅 We witnessed incredible competition and outstanding sportsmanship from all the athletes. While we love seeing them perform at their best, it’s the character and leadership they demonstrate that truly stands out. 💪

[Eastside Panthers Athletics @PawsUp_Sports]

Closing out the season a high note! @EastsideECHS Girls ⚽️with the 4-2 win!
Karen Gomez: 1 Goal
Kensy Maldonado: Hat Trick
PA+E=P #PawsUp 🐾
@AISDAthletics @CoachLB3 @coachnava_7 @JCruzer31 @var_austin

[Eastside Panthers Athletics @PawsUp_Sports]

@EastsideECHS ⚾️ with the series 🧹! 17-2; 23-3 victories. Great way to open district play! PA+E=P #PawsUp 🐾
@AISDAthletics @var_austin @CoachLB3 @coachnava_7 @JCruzer31

[Eastside Panthers Athletics @PawsUp_Sports]

Lady Panthers go into spring break with a 24-0 W!

[Eastside Panthers Athletics @PawsUp_Sports]

Kicking off spring break with Saturday morning 🥎. End of the first inning your @EastsideECHS Lady Panthers are up 15-0.
PA+E=P #PawsUp 🐾
@AISDAthletics @var_austin @CoachLB3 @coachnava_7 @JCruzer31

[Coach Cruz @JCruzer31]

BIG game energy in District 25-4A

[Coach Cruz @JCruzer31]

Please consider donating to these girls. They have worked 2 other fundraisers, but still need some help. It takes a village and anything helps. If you could also share we would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

[Coach Cruz @JCruzer31]

Click Here to support the Eastside Softball Fundraiser 2025
https://t.co/mZTGFUmZXe

[Coach Cruz @JCruzer31]

2 undefeated teams looking for a step up in District 25-4A play.

[Eastside Panthers Athletics @PawsUp_Sports]

@EastsideECHS golf ready to tee off at the PfISD Tournament at Shadow Glen. Beautiful day for some golf. PA+E=P #PawsUp 🐾
@AISDAthletics @AISD_OSL @CoachLB3 @coachnava_7 @JCruzer31

[Eastside Panthers Athletics @PawsUp_Sports]

Proud of these young men! Finished 4th at the Austin Tournament this weekend. Great wins and lessons from the losses. PA+E=P #PawsUp 🐾
@EastsideECHS @AISDAthletics @AISD_OSL @CoachLB3 @coachnava_7