1988 Began coaching in park league with 8 to 10 year olds.

1990 Head coach for 11 and 12 year olds and coached all-star teams to play in TN. State Tournament.

Coached travel team for fall ball.

Attended coaching clinic at Vanderbilt University for high school coaches.

Learned and focused coaching on the fundamentals, drills and skills of baseball. My main purpose became pitching and hitting.

1992 Coached 13 and 14 year old to win Goodlettsville Dixie Youth championship.

Coached the all-stars to win TN. State Tournament in Dixie Youth.

Assistant coach to take 13 and 14 years old to Dixie Youth World Series.

Coached my son until he played baseball at Beech High School. Started his freshman first year starting all 4 years.

Taught pitching to my son and grandsons.

Grandson, Nick Cummings, pitched for Davidson Academy. He is currently pitching for Marshall University a Division I college in West Virginia.