When Robert Anthony Cruz, 27, better known to millions online as Coach RAC, steps onto the field with the Savannah Bananas, he’s more than just a left fielder pulling off backflips and dance moves. He’s a faith-driven coach, content creator, and motivational speaker on a mission to change the way kids experience sports.
With more than 2 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, and sold-out “Not Your Average Baseball Camps” drawing athletes nationwide, Coach RAC is building champions on and off the field.
When he sat down with me for Parade, he shared how inspiring young athletes, leaning on faith, and keeping family at the center have shaped his work, and how the Bananas have helped spread that joy far beyond baseball.
How Coach RAC’s Faith and Joyful Approach Are Inspiring the Next Generation of Athletes
As a faith-driven coach who’s reshaped youth sports through your “Not Your Average Baseball Camps” and online messaging, how do you weave lessons on character and mental strength into daily training—especially when the pressure’s on?…