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about warrior academy.

Established in 2021

The CA Suncats and West Bay Warriors organizations have worked hard to develop a strong reputation within our local and travel ball communities, among college coaches, and tournament directors and we are excited to continue our forward momentum as the newly combined Warrior Academy. 

Our Goal

The Warrior Academy will continue to pursue the mission of its predecessors to support young women in our communities to grow into future leaders who know how to compete and win in every phase of life. We will continue to help them build discipline, teamwork, and character through competition at the highest levels of fastpitch softball.

Our Team

Ray McDonald

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Ray started the West Bay Warriors with  six players in 2015. The growth and   success of the organization is    attributed to the dedication and hard   work that Ray and his team of coaches   have put in for the past six years. In 2019 he helped lead the 14u team to a   USA Softball National Championship   and in 2021 the 16u Alliance National   Championship. Prior to that he ran the   West Bay Nuggets in the early 2000's, earning multiple top ten finishes at elite tournaments across the country. Ray grew up in the Bay Area and attended Serra High School. He then played D1 baseball at the University of San Francisco and was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays.

James Jimenez

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James founded the California Suncats in 2015 and to date he has helped over 75 athletes realize their goal of playing college softball; 50 of those athletes to D1 college programs. He has multiple top ten finishes at elite tournaments across the country including a 16U TCS National Championship in 2022 for Warrior Academy. Prior to Suncats James has coached and directed softball organizations since 2003.  

David Gutierrez

George Plascencia

Kelly McDonald

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David has over   14 years  coaching  experience  across all age  groups. He has   earned two   CCS  titles as   co  associate   head coach of Gilroy High School and multiple high level finishes at elite travel ball tournaments. David also brings his recruiting experience and defensive instruction to the Warrior Academy. 

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With 17+ years of coaching experience George brings a high level of energy and experience to the Warrior Academy. He has multiple top ten finishes & appearances at PGF nationals. He also specializes in defense and fundamental clinics.  

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Graduate of Notre Dame high school in 2009, Kelly continued her softball career at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She began the 12U Warriors program in the fall of 2015 and lead the team to a 7th place finish at PGF nationals in 2017 and a top 20 finish in 2018.  She was also on the coaching staffs that lead the 14u team to a USA Softball National Championship in 2019 and in 2021 the 16u Alliance National Championship.  Kelly coached at Hillsdale High School in the spring of 2019, leading the Knights to a CCS Championship appearance. She is currently the Varsity softball coach at Notre Dame Belmont and works their full time in their Admissions Department.  

Harry Mullins

Gil Batista

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Harry started his softball coaching career in 1998 alongside Ray and they have been a team ever since. He has had  four  consecutive top 10 finishes in ASA A-ball from 2002-2005 while with the West Bay Nuggets. In addition, he was also on the West Bay Warrior coaching staffs that lead the 14u team to a USA Softball National Championship in 2019 and in 2021 the 16u Alliance National Championship. Harry focuses on outfield and is a key motivator to all players. 

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​Gil is a skilled coach with 15 years of experience coaching youth sports, 8 of which coaching softball. He has a flair for motivating each athlete to reach their fullest potential. He is well-loved by players and families for creating a positive environment for athletes to learn and grow. Gil focuses on the overall fundamentals of the game and strength/conditioning. His passion and love for the sport are reflected in his coaching style and the energy and motivation he brings to the field.

Matt Hernandez

Makenna Weiler

Raven Mullins

Curtis Bardelmeier

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    • About
    • Warrior Academy Gear
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  • Academy-National
    • 18U Warrior Academy >
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    • 16U Warrior Academy >
      • Tournament Info
    • 14U Warrior Academy >
      • Tournament Info
    • 14 & 12U Spring Teams
    • 12U Warrior Academy >
      • Tournament Info
    • WAcademy Metrics
  • college commits
    • college camps
  • Warrior Academy Live
  • Warrior Sponsors
  • Academy 411