Ten Years, Playoff Wins, and “Don’t Step on the Chalk”
With 10 years of coaching under his belt, Coach Samulowitz’s most memorable moments are playoff victories in 2017 and 2019—proof that hard work pays off.
Elk City, OK, stands out as his toughest opponent, always pushing him and his teams to new limits.
On game day, he’s careful never to step on the chalk lines—a small superstition in a big game.
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Ice Fishing, Country Music, and Military Dreams
Coach Samulowitz is an ice fishing extraordinaire—a hidden talent his players might be surprised to learn.
He’s not picky about pre-game meals (“whatever is in front of me”), and if he weren’t coaching, he’d be serving in the military. The best advice he’s ever received?
“Don’t suck. Have a plan”
Loud, Caring, Passionate
His team would describe him as loud, caring, and passionate. Major League is his favorite sports movie, and X (Twitter) is his go-to social media platform.
Country music is what you’ll hear playing in his office as he preps for another day of competition and connection.
Coaching Philosophy: Do Your Job, Serve Others, Compete
Coach Samulowitz teaches that failure is part of the journey—“You will fail. Keep getting back up. Never quit.”
His coaching motto: “Do your job, serve others, compete.”
He loves field practice, leans defensive, and his favorite drill is the mini bunting scrimmage, blending baseball fundamentals with fun.
The Heart of Pampa – Tough Kids, Supportive Community
For Coach Samulowitz, the people of Pampa make it special.
The kids are as tough as they come, and the community is deeply supportive. His goals for the upcoming season are simple but powerful: trust God, compete, and have fun.