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(L-R) Jonathan Rios, Austin Kerns, Gage Mason, Chase Brewster, Conner Owens, Bobby Velasco, and Graydon Martin at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for TAMUT’s new athletic complex.
Brewster’s journey to the head coaching position at TAMUT is a story of his deep ties to the city and his lifelong dedication to the sport. A graduate of Texas High School in 2007, Texarkana College in 2009, and TAMUT in 2011, Brewster’s name is deeply connected to the local baseball community. His career has taken him from high school dugouts to nationally ranked travel ball programs, yet no matter where he has gone, Texarkana has always been his home. “I was fortunate enough that my dad enrolled me in TISD when I was younger,” Brewster says. “None of this would be possible without him giving me the guidance and the opportunity to be successful. He always believed in me, even when I didn’t believe in myself.” Brewster’s father, Dave Brewster, passed away last year
Jaden Hill of the Colorado Rockies. The program became known as the White Sox Scout team and gave Brewster the opportunity to help young athletes take the next steps in their careers. But the call to return to the college game and Texarkana was too strong to ignore. “Our biggest goal at TAMUT is just to give people a reason to come to school here,” Brewster explains. “We have a great academic situation, a beautiful campus, and phenomenal degree programs. We have some of the best facilities in the state that are being built on campus, and we are currently off to the best start in school history. We just have to keep it going.” Taking over a college baseball program is never easy, but Brewster has embraced the challenge with enthusiasm. From day
from lung cancer, but his influence remains a driving force in his son’s coaching career. Brewster spent three years on the Texas High baseball team and is thankful for Glenn Welch, Scott Mennie, John McClure, and especially Barry Norton. “There truly is no story to tell without these guys,” he said. “They invested in a 15-year-old kid who had no clue about life, and I have tried to make them proud ever since.” After years of coaching at various levels, Brewster became the owner and President of Sticks Baseball, a powerhouse summer travel baseball program that has produced over 550 college baseball commitments, 56 MLB draft picks, and five major league players—including local standout
one, he made it clear TAMUT baseball would be built on a foundation of hard work, high expectations, and a relentless drive to win. These results are already evident. Under his leadership, the Eagles are experiencing unprecedented success on the field. They had their first win, with Brewster as the head coach, against Evangel in the opening game this season. They have a roster that features a growing number of local players staying home to represent their city. “The success we have had with getting local players to commit to playing baseball for TAMUT has got to be the biggest accomplishment so far,” Brewster said. “It has truly been awesome.”
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