Biography
Eric Borba is a seasoned high school baseball coach with over 25 years of coaching experience. He earned his Master’s degree in Coaching and Athletics Administration from Concordia University Irvine in 2013. Borba most recently served as the head baseball coach at Orange Lutheran High School, a position he held for 16 years before resigning in June 2024.
Over his decorated career, Borba has amassed more than 500 wins and led his teams to four CIF Championships, including the 2024 State Regional Championship. He has been named the Orange County Coach of the Year in 2018 and is a two-time recipient of the Orange County Coach of Character Award.
In addition to his high school coaching career, Borba has been deeply involved with USA Baseball, serving in various coaching roles since 2013. He was the Assistant Coach for the 18U National Team that won gold in 2022, managed the 12U National Team to a silver medal in 2016, and served as Assistant Coach for the 12U squad in 2014. He continues to serve as an auxiliary coach with the organization.
Currently, Borba serves as the National High School Director for ZT Baseball, where he continues to impact the game at a national level.
Education
- Master of Arts in Coaching and Athletics Administration – Concordia University Irvine, 2013
Honors & Accolades
- 500+ career wins as high school coach
- 4x CIF Champion
- 2024 State Regional Champion
- Orange County Coach of the Year – 2018
- 2x Orange County Coach of Character Award
- USA Baseball – Assistant Coach, 18U National Team (Gold Medal, 2022)
- USA Baseball – Manager, 12U National Team (Silver Medal, 2016)
- USA Baseball – Assistant Coach, 12U National Team (Silver Medal, 2014)
- USA Baseball – Auxiliary Coach (2013–Current)
Courses Taught
- MCAA/MSCE 577: Applied Exercise Sciences and Strategies for Coaching Baseball