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Pen name: Pedro Figueras
My first throwing used to be a 95 miles per hour pitch and as you must have gathered, I am very passionate about the game of baseball and as a player I was rated a useful one. Nevertheless, my aspiration to become a Major League Baseball player did not materialise and ever since I have been darting from job to job without being fully satisfied but not everyone can do fifteen things at once and yet I dare think that I can. I absolutely believe that my single-mindedness can be a grist to anybody's mill and therefore, an asset to anyone who might be in the position to hire my practicability. I am fully aware that the choice about success is almost entirely in one's hands and my aim is to go all out find and grab it with both hands now for I have an absolute determination which often makes all the difference in the world, especially, when one is faced with challenges since the winning formula in today's competitive global markets is not with those who are too conceited to think they have the know-how keenness of vision but with those who are prepared to master the fundamentals of the learning game, both, in a theoretical demeanour and a pragmatic deportment, and, of course be determined to go further than their natural boundaries, particularly, when the benefits are likely to result in valuable insights. It is a fact that an idea often belongs not necessarily to those who conceived it but to those who implement it.
I totally apply myself to everything I do until I have accomplished my objective. I am responsible for my actions and everything else that takes place in my work and my life. I am responsible for my results and I am fully aware that for things to change, I must first change myself and my approach to the way I deal with things, goals, production and all that jazz. I always speak my mind and tell the truth as I dislike to be economical with it. My word is my honour as I always deliver what I promise.
P.Figueras
Head Coach
Figueras Baseball Academy
To whom it may concern, 
This letter is to detail the coaching work that Pedro Figueras has performed for the Croydon Pirates since 1996.
Pedro was league of the Criollitos of Venezuela and took part in five national minor league championships in Venezuela. He also represented Venezuela at international level and he was a member of the Tiburones de la Guaira under Graciliano Ravelo managerial era. In those days he played alongside Manuel Sarmiento (Cincinnati Reds, Pirates and Mariners), Toribio Barbosa (Navegantes del Magallanes), Ramon Moreno (Leones del Caracas) and against Oswaldo Olivares of the Federal District, all members of the league of the Criollitos of Venezuela that managed to play professional baseball in Venezuela and Major League. He continued playing baseball in Europe and took part in three international championships in Germany, Holland and United Kingdom representing the colours of three London's teams (Hounslow Rangers, Crawly Comets and Croydon Pirates). He is an international baseball and softball consultant, a former collegiate baseball player at Lincoln College - UK, and a baseball coach in London with teams ranked in the top ten in each division. He currently heads up Figueras Baseball & Softball Academy and coaches one of Croydon Pirates Teams.
Pedro joined the Croydon Pirates in 1996 as a player and coach.
Having the previous season been part of the highly successful team the London Wolves, winners of the London Tournament in 1995. Not only he was a strong player for the London Wolves but he also coached all aspects of the game of baseball to the team, which improved, both, its offense and defense considerably. Those skills he brought to the Croydon Pirates.
Spring training which was held and still is, at the Crystal Palace National Recreation Center was run by Pedro and not only did he coach his new team the Pirates, he also coached players from the London Warriors and his old team The London Wolves.
The 1996 season saw the Croydon Pirates finish joint top of the 1st Division after the regular season and Pedro’s, both, playing and coaching skills were very significant to the success of the club.
Pedro has been a strong influence over the proceeding seasons and contributing to the general success of the Croydon Pirates. He has coached players from all of our 3 teams. Our 1st team having been National Champions in 2004/2005, with close runners up for 2006.With the 2nd team being Premier champions in 2005. In 2007 Pedro received an award for outstanding contribution to the Croydon Pirates Baseball Club and baseball.
In July 2006, he launched a baseball academy in London (Figueras Baseball Academy) in order to safeguard the future of baseball in the United Kingdom. The academy embraces a plan of continuous improvement where exceptionally gifted players are not the only ones to benefit from its equal opportunity principle for which the academy was conceived since great emphasis is placed on encouraging and galvanising players to succeed by celebrating achievement and promoting responsible behaviour wherever possible. The academy also believes that players achievement should be recognised and certificates are awarded to those who show willingness to learn the game of baseball. Certificates are also awarded to volunteers in recognition of consistent endeavour and participation in the academy community. The academy’s motto is as follow: Learning is for life and the price is a good education.
In 2007 Pedro attended pre season training of a Major league team in the USA, helping coach some of their up and coming young stars (Rookies).
Pedro is highly committed to coaching players and is working very hard on improving the playing skills of the players in our 3rd team at present.
Our club has always looked to improve continually and with the help of Pedro, and his wide range of coaching abilities plus knowledge of the game, we are constantly achieving that goal.
I consider Pedro Figueras to be an excellent coach as well as a former player and I fully appreciate his contribution to the overall success of the club as a whole.
Please contact me if any other information is required
Yours in sport
David Ward
Croydon Pirates General Manager
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