Bio

Coach Hammer joins the Sac City Baseball Program with a strong foundation in player development, education, and leadership.  A former collegiate scholar-athlete turned educator, he has spent the past decade coaching and teaching athletes throughout Northern California while helping them grow on and off the field. 

Hammer currently serves as the Director of Player Development & Lead Instructor for Trosky EdTech, where he helps design national curriculum for academy schools and contributes to the development of a modern baseball-training app centered on mental skills, life skills, and advanced player development.  He also hosts and produces the Trosky 365 Live Show, collaborating with respected coaches and educators from across the game.  Known for his presence behind the microphone and his ability to bring energy to any setting, Hammer uses his communication skills to educate, motivate, and connect with players and audiences.  His work in baseball education reflects his reputation as a thoughtful teacher, creative communicator, and passionate mentor. 

Hammer’s experience in the collegiate summer ranks became a launching point for his transition into college athletics.  He spent one season with the Healdsburg Prune Packers as an Assistant Coach and Board Advisor.  The program captured the 2021 California Collegiate State Championship and brought together accomplished collegiate players from programs across the country.  Hammer credits his time in that championship environment as a formative period that shaped his coaching and development philosophy. 

He began his coaching journey in the Bay Area as a high school teacher and coach, working at Saint Joseph Notre Dame, where he helped guide the program to the 2021 BCL East League title and a section title appearance.  Alongside his work at SJND, Hammer served as a Head Coach in travel ball and earned certification as a Driveline-certified coach, experiences that further deepened his approach to communication, mindset training, and holistic athlete development. 

An NCAA Academic All-American, multi-time team captain, and award-winning student-athlete at the now-closed Holy Names University, Hammer earned the Presidential Founder’s Medal, one of the institution’s highest honors, along with additional awards created in his namesake.  His leadership and impact within HNU Athletics were further recognized through the creation of “Hammer the Hawk,” a mascot title introduced prior to the university’s closure in recognition of his contributions to campus spirit and community.  He later transitioned into collegiate athletic administration before fully dedicating himself to coaching and player development. 

Hammer lives in West Sacramento with his wife Maria, their daughter Lola, and their dog Rudy.