Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Military Experience
Timeline
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Nick Holmes

San Pedro

Summary

Accomplished coach, international scout, and athlete engineer with over 20 years of experience across MLB organizations, national teams, and elite player development programs. Proven ability to identify, evaluate, and develop talent across all levels of the game. Skilled in blending traditional scouting expertise with modern technology and data-driven evaluation. Respected leader with a history of building strong cultures, mentoring athletes, and producing winning results.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Testing Consultant

Pocket Radar, Inc.
03.2021 - Current
  • Lead product testing and development for baseball technology tools.
  • Provide real-world validation with athletes, coaches, and teams.
  • Collaborate with engineers to refine accuracy and usability.
  • Educate organizations on integration of technology into player development.

Athlete Engineer

Mary Star of the Sea High School
01.2024 - Current
  • Implemented Test & Train methodology for baseball, softball and volleyball teams.
  • Conducted baseline and follow-up testing every 90 days, tracking measurable performance gains.
  • Partnered with coaching staff to align data insights with player development and college recruiting goals.
  • Helped varsity baseball team capture its first league championship in 71 years, with focus on culture and development.

Founder & Athlete Engineer

Test & Train Sports-West Coast, LLC.
01.2019 - Current
  • Designed and implemented evidence-based performance testing for athletes ages 12–18 across multiple sports.
  • Built data-driven programs integrating speed, agility, mobility, and strength training.
  • Partnered with universities, high schools and professional organizations to provide benchmark testing every 90 days to maximize physical and mental performance.
  • Guided athletes and families through recruiting processes while optimizing long-term development.

Founder & International Scouting Director

Global Sports Metrics
11.2017 - 12.2022
  • Directed international scouting efforts across Latin America, Central America, and Canada.
  • Evaluated players for MLB organizations and DR academies.
  • Provided complete scouting reports, video and benchmark metrics on over 10,000 player sin 5 countries.

Head Coach / Technical Director

Corner Brook Baseball Association
04.2016 - 09.2017
  • Head Coach for U21, U23, and U18 Provincial Teams, winning Gold (U21) and Silver (U23, U18).
  • Technical Director overseeing 12 coaches and 450 players.
  • Established standardized coaching approach and implemented coaching training/evaluations.

Founder

World Baseball Experience, Ltd.
01.2015 - 02.2022
  • Created web-based virtual training program for athletes to develop skills autonomously.
  • Built a network of college coaches for athlete exposure.
  • Designed and managed social media networks to increase visibility and revenue.
  • Created a hosted podcast "Love the Game. Live the Dream"

Head Coach

Costa Rica National Team
05.2013 - 08.2016


  • Directed national program, leading to international competition success.
  • Competed in 2013 Central America Games
  • Built long-term infrastructure for player and coach development.

Latin America Scout

MLB Scouting Bureau
09.2013 - 08.2015
  • Evaluated reported on players across Central America for all 30 MLB organizations.
  • Assisted MLB in the Dominican Republic
  • Built relationships with local programs, coaches, and federations.

International Scout

Texas Rangers
09.2012 - 08.2015
  • Evaluated players across North and Central America
  • Signed Texas’ first Nicaraguan free agent catcher, Melvin Novoa, in 2013.
  • Built relationships with local programs, coaches, and federations.

Director of Baseball

Beyond Sports Costa Rica
05.2012 - 08.2015
  • Developed baseball programs for college and high school athletes abroad.
  • Partnered with Costa Rican Federation to elevate baseball infrastructure

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Assistant Coach

Vancouver Canadians (SS-Rookie)
07.2009 - 08.2009
  • Assisted workouts with hitters, pitchers, and position players.
  • Worked under Manager Rick Magnante and Pitching Coach Craig Lefferts.

Head Coach

Oakwood High School
09.2010 - 09.2012
  • Oversaw all aspects of program including player development, recruitment, and competition.
  • Created culture of accountability and improvement.

Head Coach

Oakland A’s SoCal Scout Team
09.2008 - 11.2012
  • Managed elite amateur team for MLB scouting exposure.
  • Developed and showcased talent that advanced to professional levels.
  • Showcased Draft eligible players for Oakland Scouting Dept

Senior National Scout

National Collegiate Scouting Association
01.2002 - 04.2014
  • Educated athletes, families, and coaches on recruiting process.
  • Evaluated thousands of high school athletes for college opportunities.
  • Maintained relationships with college coaches nationwide.

Owner & Instructor

5 Tool Players, Inc. / Sherman Oaks Baseball Academy
01.1999 - 10.2013
  • Developed hundreds of high school players who advanced to collegiate and pro levels.
  • Ran camps, clinics, and travel teams throughout Southern California.
  • Strength & Conditioning and skills development for athletes.
  • Private instruction for players of all ages.

Education

MLB Scout School

Major League Baseball Scouting Bureau
Boca Chica, Dominican Republic
11-2010

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
Online

Human Biology

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
01.1995

Hinds Community College
Ridgeland, MS
01-1993

Communications School

United States Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms, CA
09-1990

School of Infantry

United States Marine Corps
Camp Lajune, NC
02-1990

Northwest Rankin High School
Brandon, MS
01.1989

Skills

    Talent Identification & Player Projection

    Data-Driven Player Development

    Leadership & Program Building

    Cross-Cultural Communication

    Scouting & Recruiting Strategy

Accomplishments

  • Scouted for three MLB organizations (Oakland Athletics, Texas Rangers, MLB Scouting Bureau) across the U.S., Latin America, and Canada.
  • Signed Texas Rangers’ first Nicaraguan free agent catcher (Melvin Novoa) in 2013.
  • Head Coach, Costa Rica National Team — led roster to 2013 Central America Games, building sustainable player/coach development infrastructure.
  • Athlete Engineer, Mary Star of the Sea HS — implemented testing-based development program; helped varsity baseball capture its first league championship in 71 years.
  • Founder, Test & Train Sports — developed evidence-based athlete testing and training system; benchmarked and trained over 30,000 athletes globally.
  • Product Testing Consultant, Pocket Radar, Inc. — led validation and integration of radar and data tools with MLB, college, and high school programs.
  • Director, Global Sports Metrics — oversaw international scouting strategy; evaluated and signed talent across Latin America and Canada.
  • Founder, World Baseball Experience — created global development platform connecting athletes with college and pro opportunities.
  • Technical Director, Corner Brook Baseball Association (Canada) — oversaw 12 coaches and 450 players; captured provincial gold and silver medals across multiple age groups.
  • Built and operated multiple baseball academies and training facilities in the U.S., Costa Rica, and Canada, mentoring athletes from grassroots to professional levels.

Certification

  • MLB Scouting Bureau Scout School Graduate — Dominican Republic (2010, Top of Class)
  • Certified Sports Nutritionist (CSN) — National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
  • Certified Youth Exercise Specialist (CYES) — National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) — National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
  • Athlete Engineering & Biomechanics Training — advanced coursework in movement science and performance testing
  • Pocket Radar Certified Partner & Product Testing Specialist
  • ABCA (American Baseball Coaches Association) Member — multiple conventions and clinics attended
  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Military Experience

  • United States Marine Corps – Communications Specialist, Corporal (E-4) (1989 – 1993)
  • Meritoriously Promoted to PFC out of Boot Camp
  • Gulf War Veteran – Operation Desert Shield/Storm
  • Rifle Expert (4th Award), Marksmanship Instructor
  • Field Radio Operator, Comm Center Operator

Timeline

Athlete Engineer

Mary Star of the Sea High School
01.2024 - Current

Product Testing Consultant

Pocket Radar, Inc.
03.2021 - Current

Founder & Athlete Engineer

Test & Train Sports-West Coast, LLC.
01.2019 - Current

Founder & International Scouting Director

Global Sports Metrics
11.2017 - 12.2022

Head Coach / Technical Director

Corner Brook Baseball Association
04.2016 - 09.2017

Founder

World Baseball Experience, Ltd.
01.2015 - 02.2022

Latin America Scout

MLB Scouting Bureau
09.2013 - 08.2015

Head Coach

Costa Rica National Team
05.2013 - 08.2016

International Scout

Texas Rangers
09.2012 - 08.2015

Director of Baseball

Beyond Sports Costa Rica
05.2012 - 08.2015

Head Coach

Oakwood High School
09.2010 - 09.2012

Assistant Coach

Vancouver Canadians (SS-Rookie)
07.2009 - 08.2009

Head Coach

Oakland A’s SoCal Scout Team
09.2008 - 11.2012

Senior National Scout

National Collegiate Scouting Association
01.2002 - 04.2014

Owner & Instructor

5 Tool Players, Inc. / Sherman Oaks Baseball Academy
01.1999 - 10.2013

MLB Scout School

Major League Baseball Scouting Bureau

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

Human Biology

University of Southern Mississippi

Hinds Community College

Communications School

United States Marine Corps

School of Infantry

United States Marine Corps

Northwest Rankin High School
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