TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
Chase Brewster coaches Eagles baseball players Jose Parreno and Jason Armendariz.
be impossible without her being there for me,” Brewster says. The couple has two dogs, Shih Tzus Drake and Cooper, and in Brewster’s own words, “They get everything they ask for.” Players have quickly bought into Brewster’s vision. Joey Spence, a transfer from Notre Dame, speaks highly of the culture being built at TAMUT. “Coach Brewster gave me an amazing opportunity to play for a program that wants to win. I’m excited to be a part of the growing culture here and can’t wait to see what the future holds for the Eagles.” Austin Kerns, another transfer player, echoes the same sentiment. “Coach Brewster is a coach that makes you want to get out there every day and work hard. From the day I met him, he made it clear what his goal was—to win in any way possible. I will say he has done a great job of embedding that into the guys.” Brewster’s recruiting expertise is one of his biggest strengths. Having spent years evaluating talent for travel ball programs, he understands the complexities of assembling a competitive team. But talent alone is not enough. It has to be the right fit. “I think we would all be lying if we said it didn’t start with talent,” Brewster relays. “Being talented, big, and strong definitely helps start the recruiting process. But it has to be a fit for both sides. If we do not need a catcher, it does not matter how talented the player is. It’s just not the right fit.” Beyond talent, Brewster looks for players who align academically, financially, and mentally with the demands of college
For Brewster, coaching is not just about baseball at TAMUT—it is about being part of a supportive and driven athletic community. “My favorite thing about being a coach at TAMUT, without a doubt, is the office atmosphere with the other head coaches,” he says. “There are so many great coaches inside our offices who have been mentors to me, especially Corey Hitchcock and Darion Brown. It has made my job easier by working with them.” Brewster also credits the university’s leadership for fostering an environment where success is possible. “I have the best two bosses that I could ever ask for in Athletic Director Ryan Wall and President, Dr. Ross Alexander. I know that we all care about making TAMUT a dream destination, and every day is a step in the right direction.” Brewster also gets support from his beautiful wife, Alisha, another Texarkana native. “She has been a huge support system for me, both professionally and personally. Being a head coach would This is home. This is where I fell in love with baseball, and now I get to help shape the future of it here. ” —Chase Brewster, TAMUT Head Baseball Coach
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