12/07/2023
This post is one we never intended or wanted to make, but we have to say something. Our baseball family is beyond devastated. Our hearts are broken. We will never be the same.
Yesterday, our team and our community lost an amazing coach and man, Jeff Luca. Most importantly, our friend lost her husband and our teammate and his siblings lost their father. While our grief is heavy, theirs is unfathomable.
And, we are realizing that for every broken heart on our team, there are countless other family members, friends, players, programs and strangers who have been touched by Jeff and are mourning his loss, too. His impact is immeasurable. And that is a beautiful yet heartbreaking realization.
Simply put, Jeff made people feel special - every player, parent, sibling, and relative. He had a way of engaging with kids and made sure they felt heard, understood and valued. He took the time to smile, to ask how their day was or “Did ya just get here?”, to explain things, and to COACH - not just in the game of baseball, but in life.
Because life is about more than baseball, and wins and losses. And yesterday reminded us all of that. It reminds us that every moment matters. People matter. And the impact you have on others will matter forever. We will always, always remember Coach Luca. And we will be there for Jen, Nate, Dylan and Rylie every day forward. Please hold their family close to your heart in these difficult days and in the quieter days that are ahead.
We are so fortunate to have had Coach Luca as part of our journey for the last eight years, and we know he’ll be a part of us all for the years to come.
We love you, Coach. ❤️🩹⚾️💔
