Zach Boraski
Coach Zach Boraski brings college playing experience, years of coaching experience, professional scouting insight, and a direct, development-focused approach to helping athletes grow their game.
Sports
Baseball & Softball
Instruction
Hitting, Pitching, Catching, Infield, Outfield
Experience
College Player, Coach, Former Pro Scout
Focus
Mental Toughness, Confidence, Winning Mindset
About Zach
Playing Background
Zach played five years of college baseball as an outfielder and pitcher, competing at Lenior Community College and Averett University.
His experience as both a position player and pitcher gives him a well-rounded perspective when working with athletes across multiple areas of the game.
Coaching Background
Zach has coached at Fuquay High School for four years and has 10 years of travel baseball coaching experience.
He is also a two-time state champion coach and has helped more than 45 athletes continue their playing careers at the college level.
What Zach Coaches
Primary Instruction Areas
- Baseball and softball hitting
- Pitching development
- Catching instruction
- Infield and outfield skill work
- Mindset and mental game
Coaching Focus
- Mental toughness
- Winning mindset
- Confidence through drills
- Fixing habits that will not work as athletes get older
- Helping players learn how to work through failure
“Honest instruction with a goal for the future.”
Zach’s Coaching Style
Zach describes his coaching style as bluntly honest, with a clear focus on long-term development. His goal is to help athletes fix problems early, especially habits that may hold them back as they get older and the game gets faster.
He consistently focuses on mental toughness, a winning mindset, and building confidence through drills. Zach wants players to understand not only what they are doing, but why they are doing it.
When players struggle with failure or frustration, Zach helps them learn how to respond, adjust, and work their way through the game instead of shutting down.
What Players Can Expect
Honest Feedback
Zach gives athletes direct, useful feedback designed to help them improve and prepare for higher levels of competition.
Game Knowledge
Players benefit from Zach’s knowledge of the game, coaching background, scouting experience, and connections with high-level programs.
Mental Growth
Zach helps athletes build confidence, handle failure, and develop the mindset needed to compete with toughness.
Who Zach Works Best With
A Great Fit For Players Who:
- Want to improve in baseball or softball
- Need honest, direct coaching
- Are ready to build stronger fundamentals
- Want to develop confidence and mental toughness
- Are competitive athletes looking to take the next step
Parents Often Notice:
- Strong knowledge of the game
- Clear development goals for their athlete
- Connections and understanding of high-level programs
- Improved confidence through focused instruction
- A coach who challenges players while still investing in their growth
Why Train With Zach at SWSA?
South Wake Sports Academy gives athletes a family-based training environment built around development, culture, and winning programs. Zach enjoys coaching in that environment because it allows athletes to grow with both structure and support.
One of the small wins Zach loves seeing is learning about each athlete’s mood and day-to-day mindset. That connection helps him better understand how to coach, challenge, and support each player.
Fun fact: Zach says he wants to own a zoo one day.
Ready to Work With Zach?
If your athlete is ready to build skills, confidence, toughness, and a better understanding of the game, book a baseball or softball lesson with Coach Zach Boraski at South Wake Sports Academy.