BRAD WANDS

Co-Founder & President

“Coach Wands is an excellent coach. He motivates and teaches players at a very high level. He teaches players to play the game the right way. I learned a great deal playing for Coach Wands and thoroughly enjoyed my time with him. I have played for many coaches in my career all the way through college, and he is one of my all-time favorites."
Nathan Beaven, RHP, Georgetown College

Brad Wands grew up in Satellite Beach, Florida and played four years of varsity baseball at Melbourne Central Catholic (MCC) High School. He earned First Team All-State honors as a junior and senior, and helped lead his team to the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 2A Final Four State Championship his senior year. Coach Wands was inducted into the MCC Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006.

Coach Wands played college baseball at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he set career records in hits and stolen bases. He was named Rookie of the Year, Best Offensive Player, and Best Defensive Player throughout his time at Emory, and helped lead his team to three consecutive NCAA Regional appearances. Coach Wands earned First Team All-Conference honors in 1996, 1997 & 1998, and Second-Team All-Region in 1998. In 2018, the University Athletic Association named Wands to the All-Association 30th Anniversary Baseball Team.

Coach Wands served as an assistant coach for the Lima Locos in the Great Lakes Collegiate Summer Wooden Bat League in Lima, Ohio. He also served as an assistant coach at Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky.

Coach Wands coached 12 seasons in Scott County Youth Baseball (SCYB), and five seasons of SCYB All-Stars. He coached the SCYB 11U All-Star Team to a 24-3 record in 2019, winning four tournament championships including the Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken League Eastern Kentucky State Tournament and finishing runner up in the Ohio Valley Regional Tournament. Coach Wands also coached four seasons at Royal Spring Middle School and helped lead the Titans to the Bluegrass Middle School Athletic Association 8th grade conference tournament championship in 2022 and the 7th grade regular season conference championship in 2019.

Coach Wands has helped coach the Mavericks since the organization's inception in 2017, and has most recently served as a head coach from 2020-2025, compiling a record of 134-62-7 winning multiple World Series and tournament championships. He is an active member of the American Baseball Coaches Association.

WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT COACH WANDS

"I've had the absolute pleasure of watching Brad Wands work with my son since from when he was seven years old until he turned 17. Eleven whole years of getting to see, up close and personal, just what a difference he's made in my son’s life - not just as a baseball player, but as a person too. The man really knows the game, and he's got a truly exceptional ability to break down the fundamentals into something his team can really understand and play the game. Every practice and game was on point, totally organized, well thought out, and all about helping the team improve. He's got a way of communicating that just works clear and to the point, always setting the bar high, but at the same time cheering them on and motivating them to give it their all. And to become winners on and off the field. You can see why he's such a great coach and just a great guy! He's got a real feel for game strategy and always puts his players in the position to do their best. As a parent, I've seen that with my own eyes. What really sets him apart though is the way he connects with the kids - he genuinely cares about each and every one of them, treats them like one of his own and gets that same respect right back. My son always knew that Coach Wands had faith in him, and that made all the difference for him on the field and off. It was a huge help when it came to his high school baseball career and beyond. He's a better person for it and it’s now helping him out in his career. That's not all - the one thing that really stood out to me through it all is the kind of person he is himself. Over the years he's taught my son a whole lot more than just how to play baseball...he's taught him the value of hard work, attitude, effort, being accountable, being disciplined, showing respect, and working as a team, no matter the outcome. Having those lessons will stay with my son for the rest of his life. It's pretty rare to find someone as dedicated to helping young players grow into great young men like he is, and my family will be forever grateful for the positive influence he's had on my son's life. I can honestly say the guy's not just an amazing coach but an awesome friend! And a great role model. I highly recommend him without a doubt!" - Steve Sparks (parent)