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Coach Rivera from Richmond, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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For the Love of the Game

Help me give my students a hack-attack pitching machine that will provide consistent practice for inexperienced players, improve their timing and batting mechanics, and develop young athletes' skills for years to come.

  • $3,419 goal

This project expired on April 29, 2025.

This project expired on April 29, 2025.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

For the past 13 years, I’ve dedicated myself to coaching baseball at our school, helping inexperienced players develop their skills and confidence. However, due to shoulder injuries, I can no longer provide consistent batting practice, which is crucial for our players' development. The hack attack pitching machine would be an invaluable addition to our program. It would deliver precisely controlled pitches that help our young athletes improve their timing and batting mechanics in a safe, consistent environment.

This machine represents more than just equipment.

It’s an investment in our players' future. It has features like adjustable pitch speeds and types. The hack attack can challenge players at every skill level, from beginners to advanced hitters. Your generous donation will impact hundreds of student-athletes over the machine's lifetime, helping them build confidence, develop their talents, and potentially open doors to college opportunities. The consistency and reliability of this machine will ensure our program continues to serve young athletes for years to come effectively.

Coach Rivera Making Waves Academy Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sports Attack Junior Hack Attack Baseball Pitching Machine • Amazon Business $2,599.00 1 $2,599.00

Materials cost

$2,599.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $237.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$38.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,905.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$512.79

Total project goal

$3,418.58

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