One Year at the Helm: CBC Athletic Director Vinnie Garza
V icente "Vinnie" Garza recently wrapped his first year as CBC Athletic Director, a milestone that prompted a time to reflect on the year's achievements and opportunity to chart a course ahead. Garza has a clear vision for the future of the college's athletic programs - to create a culture of success both on and off the field and to bring the college and local community together. Currently in his eighth year with the CBC Athletic Department, the Beeville native has already celebrated a number of successes with the institution, including a conference title, a National Soccer Tournament appearance, a World Series run for baseball, and an eSports National Championship win during its inaugural season. Garza started his career at CBC as a part-time game day manager
in 2015 and continued to advance within the department. In June 2022, he was named Interim Athletic Director upon the departure of Paul Cantrell, who now serves as the Executive Director of the CBC Foundation. While Garza aims for post-season victories, his goals extend beyond the scoreboard. Garza is dedicated to ensuring that all student-athletes are successful in their academic and career pursuits. In addition to mandatory study hall hours, students receive guidance on how to navigate their coursework and balance studies with sports. The focus on academic achievement has clear implications, with 51 student- athletes recently being named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s List, an honor reserved for students with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
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