Our Staff
Nick Sorrell
Co-Owner/Operator at Be A Dude Academy and Head Football Coach at Highland High School. He is married to his wife, Taryn, and has two kids, Daxton and Wittyn who are his biggest supporters. Boasting over 20 years of coaching experience, Nick has successfully led high school baseball and football teams to numerous significant achievements. He notably guided the AA Pocatello Legion baseball team to win Idaho’s AA state titles in both 2020 and 2023, and also led the Highland High football team to victory in the 2023 5A state championship. In 2016, Nick was recognized as a top coach under 40 by the Idaho State Journal. Beyond his high school coaching duties, Nick is an advocate for youth sports and helps coach youth baseball and football teams in the community. Nick’s commitment to fostering positive relationships with his players and his passion for teaching has made him a respected figure in the Pocatello community.
Vinnie Benavidez
Co-Owner/Operator of Be A Dude Academy and Head Baseball Coach of Pocatello High School. Vinnie has been married to his wife Amy Benavidez since 1999. They have four Dogs, Rookie, Reggie, Rowdy and Richie. Vinnie has coached in Pocatello every year for either Pocatello American Legion or Pocatello High School since 1997. He is a two time Idaho 4a coach of the year and 14 time District Coach of the year. Vinnie helped lead his Pocatello High baseball team to an Idaho 4a state championship in 2012 and 2023. As Head Coach for Legion AA and Pocatello High school Vinnie is just a few victory’s shy of a combined 400 wins.