2026 18U Segovia Team

Coaches Matt Segovia and Wayne Burton

Contact Coach Segovia: 720-938-7366 | mattsegovia643@gmail.com

Our Fall Program Philosophy

Our Fall season is built around five core principles: Growth Mindset, Resiliency, Hustle, Exposure, and Development. These principles guide every practice, every game, and every interaction as we prepare our athletes for long-term success both on and off the field.

Growth Mindset

We believe that improvement comes from learning. Mistakes and failures are opportunities to grow, not reasons to quit. Setbacks will not define us—they will motivate us to work harder, prepare with greater purpose, and compete with more determination. Every player is expected to embrace the process of continuous learning and improvement.

Resiliency

Baseball is a game of adversity, and resilient players respond with confidence and composure. Our players and coaches will show up every day with a positive attitude, ready to work, support one another, and move forward regardless of the previous day's results. We will respect each other, stay accountable, and focus on what we can control.

Hustle

Hustle is non-negotiable. We will play with positive energy and urgency—not panic—in every practice and every game. We hustle everywhere: during practices, during games, to our positions, during warm-ups, and especially while running the bases.

Exposure

Our coaching staff is committed to preparing our players for the next level. We provide instruction, competition, and opportunities that help players understand the expectations of collegiate baseball. Our goal is to expose our athletes to college-level standards, competition, and recruiting opportunities whenever possible.

Development

Player development is our daily mission. Every practice is designed to improve baseball mechanics, increase baseball IQ, and prepare players to compete with confidence. We are committed to helping each athlete become a more complete player through intentional instruction, repetition, and competitive training.

FALL SEASON OVERVIEW

7–8 tournaments throughout the fall season, including one out-of-state tournament.

(2) team practices each week--- (1) indoor practice at HitStreak – Centennial; (1) outdoor practice at a local high school (location to be determined)

Coaches:

Coach Matt Segovia combines a strong playing background with more than two decades of coaching and mentoring young athletes. A three-year varsity letterman and All-Conference selection at Broken Arrow High School in Oklahoma, Matt went on to play four years of collegiate baseball before moving to Colorado. He has served as a high school coach, youth baseball director, and counselor for at-risk youth, bringing a unique perspective to player development. Today, he is the Head Coach of 18U HitStreak, an assistant coach with Eaglecrest High School Baseball, and the Spartans Youth Club Baseball Director. Coach Matt believes in valuing the process over the outcome, embracing adversity, and helping athletes grow both on and off the field. His guiding motto is simple: "Keep Swinging!"

Coach Wayne Burton is a military brat who grew up in Colorado Springs. He brings decades of playing and coaching experience to HitStreak and is committed to helping young athletes improve their skills, build confidence, and develop both on and off the field.

Playing Career

Mitchell High School

  • All-Conference

  • Honorable Mention All-State

Colby Community College

  • Honorable Mention All-Conference

  • Played under Coach Reed Peters, who later served as the head baseball coach at the University of the Pacific and the United States Air Force Academy

Fort Hays State University

  • All-Conference

  • All-West Region

  • Member of the 2000 NCAA Division II national runner-up team

  • Member of the 2000 Fort Hays State baseball team inducted into the FHSU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2025

Coaching Experience

  • Bardo’s Diamond Sports

  • Cherry Creek Little League

  • Aurora Mustangs

  • Prime Baseball collegiate team

  • HitStreak Baseball