About Coach Steve
Certificates and Accomplishments
Certified Coach- Positive Coaching Alliance I and II, Stanford University
Former member-American Baseball Coaches Association
Certified Coach-Cal Ripken Way for Babe Ruth
Certified Coach-National Federation of State High School Associations
Certified Coach-California Youth Soccer Association
Certified Coach- National Youth Sports Association
Current CPR and First Aid Certified
Customer Feedback
“Coach Steve has exceptional organization and teaching skills. He has taught our children baseball fundamentals and good sportsmanship. We believe our children have excelled in the sport because of his coaching abilities.” Cal Ripken Parent
“A love of sports, an appreciation of young athletes, combined with experience and understanding makes Steve a motivating and devoted coach.” Basketball Camp Parent
“During my interaction with Mr. Abrams, I have known him to be extremely professional and conscientious in his work. He loves working with children and his enthusiasm is well responded by the participants in his camps. I have received numerous compliments from participants and other coaches who have attended and observed his camps. His evaluations by parents are usually ranked in the outstanding category. I have encouraged and recommend over 300 children in the Elk Grove area to attend Steve’s youth sports camps. Children often repeat his classes not only to learn new skills, but also to have a true recreational experience”. Kelly Gonzalez, CSD
Thank you so much for choosing our school as a home for your youth sports camps for kids! We have been so pleased with the outcomes of your class. Our students and parents have shared many positive comments with me about the quality of your camps.
As you know, our school has been searching for more opportunities for our students to participate in after school programs. By keeping students after school, we find the connection to school grows as well as assuring that our kids have a safe place to play after school. Needless to say, we have found the perfect match with your programs. There seems to be a high demand for your camps and there is always a moment of “letdown” after the camp ends. That sends a message that the children certainly enjoyed their experience with your camp.
Some of our parents have gone out of their way to let me know that your recent basketball camps helped their children, not only improve their basketball skills, but increased their confidence on the court and at home. I appreciate the fact that your camps teach values as well as skills.
We certainly hope that we have more opportunities to host your camps at our school. I would gladly jump at the chance to accommodate your camps on our campus as space and time allow. I also appreciate your donation of sporting equipment to our school. From the new basketball nets to the special playground equipment, your support of our school is greatly appreciated. I look forward to your continued relationship with our students”.
Respectfully, Mary Beth Kropp, Principal Foulks Ranch Elementary
Coaching and Sports Experience
Recreation Leader III/Youth Sports Official-CSD, 2011 - 2014
Assistant Coach, Cosumnes Oaks Jr. Wolfpack Football, 2013
Assistant Coach LCHS Varsity Football, 2008 - 2010
Assistant Coach Franklin Jr. Football, 2007 - 2009
Head Coach Elk Grove Babe Ruth,2008
Assistant Head Coach-Laguna Creek High School Freshman Football, 2007 - 2008
Owner-High Performance Sports, 2001 - 2008
Head Coach-Cal Ripken Major Division All-Stars, 2007
Head Coach-Cal Ripken Youth Baseball League, 1998 - 2007
Player-Sacramento Men’s Hardball Baseball, 1990 - 2007
Head Coach-Laguna Youth Baseball 12 Year Old Traveling All Stars, 2006
Head Coach-Elk Grove Park and Rec. Flag Football, 2002 - 2006
All Skills Camp/Coach-Elk Grove Park and Recreation-Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Flag Football, 2002 - 2005
Asst. Coach-National Junior Basketball, 2003 - 2004
Head Coach-Cal Ripken AA Divisional All-Stars, 2003
Head Coach-Cal Ripken AA League Champions, 2003
Asst. Coach–Laguna Creek Junior Cardinals Mighty Mites, 2003
Head Coach Coach-Laguna Soccer Club, 1998 - 2002
Asst. Coach-Laguna Creek High School - Varsity Football, 2000 - 2001
Elk Grove Park and Recreation City Softball Champions, 1998 - 2001
Asst. Coach-Optimist High School All Star Football, 2000
Player-California State University Sacramento – Football, 1986 - 1987
City of Rocklin Softball Champions, 1985
Youth Coach-Citrus Heights Park and Recreation, 1980 - 1983
Player-Cordova High School Football 1980 Ranked #1 in CA and #4 Nation,
Basketball, Track and Field, 1979 - 1981
Player- Concord National Little League, Cordova Babe Ruth All-Stars, 1973 - 1980