Fountain Valley Baseball’s Standard with Coach Gerardo Gonzalez
Inside his coaching journey, 2026 lineup, and the mindset behind Barons baseball.
0:12 – Meet Coach Gerardo Gonzalez
Fountain Valley head coach Gerardo Gonzalez is introduced as a respected legend within the local baseball coaching community.
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0:52 – His Baseball Journey
Coach Gonzalez shares his collegiate playing experience and the path that led him into coaching after graduation.
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1:38 – The Start of a Coaching Career
He reflects on beginning his coaching career in 1991 alongside Paul Refro at Marina High School.
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2:10 – Taking Over the Program
After learning under Ronald La Rufa, Coach Gonzalez stepped into the head coaching role in 2001 and began shaping the program in his vision.
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11:20 – Early Season Challenges
Coach Gonzalez breaks down the strength of Fountain Valley’s early schedule, highlighting matchups against Millikan, Tesoro, Capistrano Valley, and Dana Hills.
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14:23 – MLB Inspiration
He names Mike Scioscia as the Major League manager whose philosophy and leadership style he aligns with most.
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17:49 – Meet the Starting Lineup
Coach Gonzalez outlines his projected starters, including Drake Robinson behind the plate and Jackson Clark at shortstop.
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18:15 – Spotlight on Isaac Lomeli
The returning senior center fielder earns high praise as a “super athletic” player who Coach believes has been overlooked by college recruiters.
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22:41 – Local Favorite Restaurant
Coach Gonzalez shares his favorite local spot: Black Trumpet in Huntington Beach.
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23:05 – Favorite Movie Pick
He wraps with a fun personal note, naming Tombstone as his all-time favorite movie.