"Our coaches bring out the absolute best in our players. It's a culture like no other. That's why we're competing for a championship every season."
-Justin K. (Team Owner)
"Our coaches bring out the absolute best in our players. It's a culture like no other. That's why we're competing for a championship every season."
-Justin K. (Team Owner)
Coaching Staff
Travis LaMar – Head Coach
With ample Bombers & baseball experience on his resume, Travis LaMar took the helm as Head Coach in 2019. LaMar joined the Bombers staff in 2017 as an Assistant Coach. In 2018, he assumed the duties of Pitching Coach. An Evansville native and Harrison High School standout, LaMar was drafted out of high school by the Baltimore Orioles. Opting for college, he pitched for Olney Central College before finishing his eligibility at Wright State University. He played all of his collegiate summers with the Dubois County Bombers (2007 – 2009). Following graduation, he played professionally for the Lake Erie Crushers & the Evansville Otters.
With ample Bombers & baseball experience on his resume, Travis LaMar took the helm as Head Coach in 2019. LaMar joined the Bombers staff in 2017 as an Assistant Coach. In 2018, he assumed the duties of Pitching Coach. An Evansville native and Harrison High School standout, LaMar was drafted out of high school by the Baltimore Orioles. Opting for college, he pitched for Olney Central College before finishing his eligibility at Wright State University. He played all of his collegiate summers with the Dubois County Bombers (2007 – 2009). Following graduation, he played professionally for the Lake Erie Crushers & the Evansville Otters.
Victor Alvarez – Assistant Coach
Another Bombers alum, Venezuela native and recent Oakland City University graduate Victor Alvarez began his coaching career in 2023 as an Assistant Coach for the team. Victor was a member of the 2021 Bombers Ohio Valley League Championship squad and returned to play for the Bombers in 2022 where they finished League runner-up.
Another Bombers alum, Venezuela native and recent Oakland City University graduate Victor Alvarez began his coaching career in 2023 as an Assistant Coach for the team. Victor was a member of the 2021 Bombers Ohio Valley League Championship squad and returned to play for the Bombers in 2022 where they finished League runner-up.
Mike Fowler – Assistant Coach
Mike joined the Bombers staff in 2024, coaching first base and consulting on baseball
operations. A graduate of Dartmouth College, the University of Virginia, and Harvard Law
School, Mike coached at Highlands Latin School in Louisville from 2013 to 2021, helping his
teams to win four Kentucky Christian Athletic Association state titles. In his playing days he was
an all-conference second baseman for a league championship team at St. Albans School in
Washington, D.C., then walked on in college, playing shortstop and third base at Dartmouth.
After practicing law for several years in Boston, Mike moved into higher education and
has taught law and politics at the University of Louisville since 1994, where college students
have voted him a favorite faculty member twelve times.
Mike joined the Bombers staff in 2024, coaching first base and consulting on baseball
operations. A graduate of Dartmouth College, the University of Virginia, and Harvard Law
School, Mike coached at Highlands Latin School in Louisville from 2013 to 2021, helping his
teams to win four Kentucky Christian Athletic Association state titles. In his playing days he was
an all-conference second baseman for a league championship team at St. Albans School in
Washington, D.C., then walked on in college, playing shortstop and third base at Dartmouth.
After practicing law for several years in Boston, Mike moved into higher education and
has taught law and politics at the University of Louisville since 1994, where college students
have voted him a favorite faculty member twelve times.
Rigo Rodriguez – Assistant Coach
New to the Bombers coaching staff in 2025, Coach Rodriguez brings a wealth of baseball experience to the team, drawing from decades as a player and coach. A standout at San Diego State University under legendary coach Jim Dietz, Rigo competed in multiple NCAA Division I regionals and was drafted by the San Diego Padres in 1982. His professional playing career spanned from rookie ball to Double-A, showcasing his versatility across nearly every position on the field. After his playing days, Rigo dedicated himself to coaching, from high school teams to collegiate summer leagues, including the Syracuse Spartans and the San Diego Crush. Known for his deep understanding of the game and a passion for player development, Rigo continues to inspire the next generation of athletes with his expertise in hitting, pitching, and fielding. During his time in San Diego, Rigo was a college roommate, teammate, and eventual MLB teammate of legendary Hall-of-Famer Tony Gwynn.
New to the Bombers coaching staff in 2025, Coach Rodriguez brings a wealth of baseball experience to the team, drawing from decades as a player and coach. A standout at San Diego State University under legendary coach Jim Dietz, Rigo competed in multiple NCAA Division I regionals and was drafted by the San Diego Padres in 1982. His professional playing career spanned from rookie ball to Double-A, showcasing his versatility across nearly every position on the field. After his playing days, Rigo dedicated himself to coaching, from high school teams to collegiate summer leagues, including the Syracuse Spartans and the San Diego Crush. Known for his deep understanding of the game and a passion for player development, Rigo continues to inspire the next generation of athletes with his expertise in hitting, pitching, and fielding. During his time in San Diego, Rigo was a college roommate, teammate, and eventual MLB teammate of legendary Hall-of-Famer Tony Gwynn.
