{"id":79,"date":"2025-11-06T19:56:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T19:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loyolabaseball.com\/?page_id=79"},"modified":"2026-03-05T21:00:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T21:00:51","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/loyolabaseball.com\/index.php\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-accent-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d89aad35 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6329a8f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Luis Loyola Serrano<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Director of Loyola Baseball Academy<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d1c656ed wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">Luis Loyola Serrano is a former professional baseball player from Havana, Cuba, where he played for the prestigious Industriales \u2014 one of the country\u2019s most iconic and successful baseball teams. His experience on the field allowed him to develop a deep technical and tactical understanding of the game, as well as an unwavering commitment to excellence and athletic discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">During his years with Industriales, Loyola played as a catcher, a position that honed his leadership, game-calling, and defensive skills. Competing at the highest level of Cuban baseball instilled in him the values of perseverance, teamwork, and respect that continue to guide his approach to coaching and mentorship today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">Over a decade ago, Luis emigrated to the United States, settling in Hialeah, Florida, where he transformed his lifelong passion for baseball into a mission to teach and inspire. He went on to found the Loyola Baseball Academy, an organization dedicated to the comprehensive development of young athletes, blending technical instruction with personal growth and strong moral values.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"229\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/loyolabaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/loyolapicture.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80\" style=\"width:501px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loyolabaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/loyolapicture.png 229w, https:\/\/loyolabaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/loyolapicture-222x300.png 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d1c656ed wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"824\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/loyolabaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/loyolapicture2-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loyolabaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/loyolapicture2-1.png 824w, https:\/\/loyolabaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/loyolapicture2-1-300x292.png 300w, https:\/\/loyolabaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/loyolapicture2-1-768x747.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<p>Under his leadership, the academy has become one of the most respected programs in Miami-Dade County, known for its structured training, positive environment, and player development success. Loyola\u2019s teams \u2014 the Loyola Lightning \u2014 have achieved championship titles in the Miami Youth Baseball Association (MYBA) and have competed in USSSA and Perfect Game national tournaments, reflecting the academy\u2019s high standards and competitive spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 15 years of combined experience in professional baseball and youth coaching, Luis Loyola Serrano continues to make a lasting impact on his community. 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