RAQUEL LATTA
Sylmar
Summary
Former collegiate Pitcher of the Year with 5+ years of coaching and athlete development experience. Proven ability to develop high-performing athletes through advanced training, game strategy, and mental performance. Master's-level education in Sport Management with a global sports business perspective. Committed to building competitive, disciplined, and resilient collegiate programs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Softball Coach
Sierra Canyon High School
01.2023 - Current
- Plan and lead structured, high-intensity practices aligned with program standards and competitive goals
- Develop scouting reports and game strategies for league and postseason competition
- Implement mental performance strategies to improve athlete confidence and execution under pressure
- Contributed to playoff advancement in first season on staff
- Monitor athlete performance and progress during practices to ensure skill development and accountability.
- Coordinate team logistics, including travel arrangements and equipment management for all events.
Private Pitching, Fielding & Hitting Instructor
Raquel Latta
Chatsworth, CA
05.2018 - Current
- Provide individualized instruction to a large and diverse client base of 85+ athletes
- Utilize video analysis and biomechanics to assess performance and improve mechanics
- Develop athletes who advance to competitive high school and collegiate programs
- Design customized training plans that translate directly to in-game success
- Facilitate group training sessions emphasizing teamwork and communication skills during gameplay scenarios.
- Collaborate with coaching staff to align individual goals with team objectives for cohesive development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Southern University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2023
Associate Degree - English
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL05-2020
Master of Science - Sport Management (Emphasis: Global Sports Business)
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA05-2025
Skills
- Skill instruction
- Leadership qualities
- Scheduling proficiency
- Pitching expertise
- Hitting mechanics
- Infield strategy
- Offensive techniques
- Player development
- Practice planning
- Facility management
- Performance analysis
- Certified in CPR/AED
Accomplishments
- Southern University Pitcher of the Year (2023)
- 1st in the SWAC in least walks allowed (2023 season)
- Top 5 in the SWAC in innings pitched (2022 season)
- FSCJAA All-Academic Team
- Coached athletes advancing to high school and collegiate competition
- Contributed to playoff advancement in first year on staff
- Recorded a no-hitter within first two months of coaching
Languages
English
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Pitching Development & Mechanics
- Practice Planning & Program Development
- Game Strategy & Scouting Reports
- Athlete Mentorship & Leadership
- Video Analysis & Performance Evaluation
- Recruiting Support & Talent Identification
Timeline
Assistant Softball Coach
Sierra Canyon High School
01.2023 - Current
Private Pitching, Fielding & Hitting Instructor
Raquel Latta
05.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English
Southern University
Associate Degree - English
Pensacola State College
Master of Science - Sport Management (Emphasis: Global Sports Business)
California Lutheran University