Amat middle man David Berg going to UCLA

By Fred Robledo on June 27, 2011 8:06 AM | Permalink | Comments (8) |

This goes to show hard work pays off. Bishop Amat's David Berg was a complete unknown who barely pitched at Amat prior to so his senior season. But he worked with pitching coach Chris Beck in developing a side-winding pitching motion that resulted in the most dominating season I've ever seen a middle-reliever at the high school level have. He was the glue that held things together, earning Del Rey and Division 4 first-team honors and it certainly didn't go unnoticed, with UCLA offering a scholarship. It is what it is, hard work at its best.

8 Comments

Darrell said:

UCLA just keeps reloading. Good Luck!

July 9, 2011 6:52 PM

Don said:

Another COYBSA alum moves up.

Great job David, you have done pretty well for yourself with grit and hard work. Another great kid from a swell family.

June 28, 2011 7:30 PM

bonita said:

Congrats David. I love this story. Just looked at your 2010 stats and see you pitched 9 innings your junior year. Really an example of what is possible if you keep working hard!!

June 28, 2011 10:39 AM

Matt Manke said:

I had the privilage to coach David from age 8 to 13. I can tell you he has worked his tail off the reach this goal. I know he has many more goals and will not stop until he reaches all of them. The Manke's and the Star wish you all the success in the future. Keep up the hard work both on the field and in the classroom. We are proud of you. Hard work and dedication is always rewarded.

June 28, 2011 10:24 AM

As I see it

said:

Congrats to you David. All the way back to our days together on the Stars - I am very happy for you and your family. You certainly deserve it and who knows finally you (UCLA) and Rouric (ASU) will be able to face each other. I am proud of you son.

June 27, 2011 2:02 PM

AMAT 73

said:

Congratulations to David Berg on his scholarship offer . Hard work and the keen eye of Coach Beck all helped in this accomplishment . Good luck in your career both on the mound and in the classroom at UCLA .

June 27, 2011 8:45 AM

Rmsheehan said:

Congratulations to David, even former Trojans are wishing you much success.

June 27, 2011 8:31 AM

Goldie said:

This is further proof that Coach Beck is the best pitching coach in high school baseball.

June 27, 2011 8:20 AM