Four decades on the diamond and in the dugout

Coach Mark Johnson celebrates 40 years of coaching for Cherry Creek High School. Photo courtesy of Jack's Action Shots

Alumni game on Oct. 6 to celebrate Mark Johnson’s coaching career

Submitted by Cherry Creek Diamond Club

Coach Mark Johnson, who is celebrating 40 years of coaching, built the Cherry Creek baseball program from scratch with a philosophy that combines hard work on the field and in the classroom, learning the game of baseball inside and out, and letting his players know that he loves them regardless if they win or lose.

According to Johnson, the important things for a player to focus on are how to compete and to enjoy the journey. He is hoping that many of his former