Carlos Vega
Co-Founder & Head Coach
My goal is to help young athletes grow both as players and as people. Baseball is a great way to teach discipline, accountability, confidence, and the value of hard work. I want every player I work with to leave the field better than when they came in, while building the habits and mindset they need to succeed in baseball, in school, and in life. I want to instill confidence in all of my So Smooth Athletes and want them feeling trusted by me and all the coaches on the staff.
Baseball Career & Experience
- 5+ years of travel baseball experience as a Coach
- Private lesson, clinic, and camp experience
- Played at Mary Star High School
- Played college baseball at Cerritos College & California Lutheran University
- Played in 2 NCAA Regional Tournaments
- 2025 NCAA All-Region Defensive Team Infielder
- 3x First Team All-League at Mary Star High School
- Head Coach at Peninsula High School (Frosh)
- Varsity Infield Coach at Peninsula High School (Palos Verdes, CA)
- Experience developing players from youth baseball through high school
- Strong high school and college coaching connections to help players find the right opportunities
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology (sports emphasis)
- Associates degree in Kinesiology & Exercise Science
Awards & Honors
- 3x First Team All-League
- 2025 NCAA All-Region Defensive Team