Bio

Gavin Vallez is a former collegiate catcher, where he played at Mission College (CA), and has coached across various ages and skill levels. He has made stops at local training facilities, travel teams, high schools, and has hosted individual training sessions across the South Bay Area. A graduate from Sonoma State University, Coach Vallez played in the CCCAA at Mission College during the 2022 season. Coach Vallez specializes in everything related to the development of catchers, and uses high-level tech and and a hands-on approach to prepare catchers for the next level.

"We are VERY fortunate to have Coach Vallez here," according to Head Coach, Mike Curran.  "He has shown that he can develop relationships with guys, lead in a strong manner, and he has a real vision for what he wants his catchers to look like.  I am excited that our guys have time to really dig in with Coach Vallez.  I think he's really good at what he does.  His practice plans for the catchers and detailed and in-depth.  He is always with our catchers, guiding them and pointing out subtle nuances that help them with their footwork, blocking, framing, and everything else.  He's an oustanding guy who is helping us in the trenches."

The 2019 graduate to Live Oak High School in Gilroy, started the Vallez Catching brand.  On his free time, he makes his own music and spends time watching film on MLB catchers.  Coach Vallez is single and currently resideds in Morgan Hill.

Updated 10/01/2025