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Mark Crocco

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@locobeachcoconuts
Building something different 🌴
@thesavbananas @bananaball
Believer - Life Coach - Motivational Speaker - Encourager
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Savannah ➡️ Texas ➡️ California in less than a week! There’s no other crew I’d rather do it with. So thankful to be surrounded by such amazing people every single day. I wouldn’t be who I am or where I am today without everyone in Banana Land, especially the Banana Ball coaches. Love you guys!
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🍌🎤 DALLAS, TEXAS! A DREAM I PRAYED FOR AND MANIFESTED. 🙏🏾❤️ This trip meant more to me than words can explain. I want to thank EVERYONE who has shown me love and support throughout this journey. From my community in Omaha, to my Rockhurst University family in Kansas City, Southeast Missouri State, all my summer collegiate baseball teams, and my former teammates who have supported me along the way. I FEEL THE LOVE FROM EVERYWHERE! ❤️🙌🏾 Behind the scenes, I’ve been putting in the work, taking vocal lessons, practicing my singing and dancing, and preparing myself to showcase everything I have to offer. To stand in Dallas and perform something I’ve prayed over and manifested was a blessing in itself. 🙏🏾🎶💃🏾⚾️ A HUGE thank you to the Banana Ball coaches for giving me the opportunity to step out there, to be myself, and showcase my talents beyond baseball. Thank you for allowing me to share a piece of who I am and what I can bring to the game! 🍌💛 No matter what happens next, I’m grateful for this moment, the people who believe in me, and everyone who has helped me get this far. This is bigger than baseball for me. It’s about chasing a dream, trusting God’s timing, and showing the world what happens when you put in the work and believe in yourself. Hopefully, this is only the beginning. The world hasn’t seen the best of me yet! 🌎🔥 THANK YOU ALL FOR RIDING WITH ME! ❤️🍌 #BananaBall #BananaBallTryouts #DreamBig #TrustGodsTiming #Omaha BaseballLife ChasingTheDream
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Some clips from my last bullpen before Banana Ball tryouts. The head coach (Kyle) of the high school I coach at insisted on catching me for this pen. What a legend. Granted after we got through the fastballs and sinkers we decided to go no off speed 😂 There will be a full YouTube video coming out about the whole ending of the process but I have to say I’m pretty proud that I could get this ole’ arm back up to 90mph with some run ⚾️ Thank you all for the support. I’ll have updates coming soon on how the tryout went. It truly was an awesome experience. ❤️
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Wow…what an unreal experience. I’m just a camera guy who can pitch a lil bit. Simply put that was the MOST fun I’ve ever had on a baseball field. All the awesome people that made this possible, thank you. Also, if anyone doubts the talent of Banana Ball players you’re crazy. Every single guy out there at the tryout was a STUD! Thank you to the coaches and staff for making this tryout possible 🎥 Also huge shoutout to @huffvisuals for getting most of the shots I used in this edit. Truly a legend ❤️
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Wow…..it’s not very often I’m left speechless lol! I truly do not have the correct words to describe how grateful I am to be a part of something so special. This past season has meant the world to me. I am so happy and proud to be able to do what I GET to do. What an amazing inaugural season for Loco Beach. Can’t wait to make more memories next season!! I love this team! Thank you to all of the wonderful fans who made this season unforgettable! I can’t wait to connect with more of you guys next season. Thanks again to everyone!! Time to bring the beach to some off-season relaxation with @shelby.antle 😎 Also wanted to make sure I tagged all of my teammates and coaches in this post. Seriously cannot thank everyone enough❤️ @willethridge_20 @blakebenson23 @archdaddeh24 @_endymorales_ @tylerrkeith55 @denaebenites2 @erikostberg21 @armanihenderson_ #bananaball #locobeach #rookie
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This is normal……welcome to it!!! #BananaBall
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In 2017, Coach Pickler gave me an opportunity to coach with the YD Red Sox in the Cape Cod League. It was one of the best summers of my life. The people I met that summer have made a huge impact on me but none bigger than “Pick”! He’s the winningest Head Coach in Cape Cod History but he’s an even better human. Thankful for his friendship over on all these years. Glad our crew could spend an evening with him and Sharon swapping baseball stories.
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I asked all the coaches which movie character they would be. Who had the best answer, and who would you pick? Let me know below! 🎬
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I’ve waited long enough to write this, but finding the words to wrap up a year like this hasn’t been easy. This season was nothing like my last two. A new team, new faces, and a whole lot of adventure. I came into it not knowing exactly what to expect, and I left with friendships and memories I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life. Between the injuries and time away from the mound, this season didn’t go the way I hoped. It was hard watching from the side when all I wanted was to be out there with my guys. But those moments weren’t going to dictate how special this year was. There was still so much to be grateful for, and this team reminded me of that every day. There’s nothing I love more than playing this game and using it to bring smiles and joy to the people around me. Seeing what this team meant to people in our very first season is something I’ll always be proud to have been a part of. It hurts that we didn’t finish it with a championship. I wanted that so badly for this group. But when I think about the friendships, the laughs, and the people we reached along the way, there’s still so much worth celebrating. To everyone who supported me, supported this team, and welcomed the Beach everywhere we went, thank you. Through the highs, the setbacks, and everything in between, you made us feel at home. I love this team. I love this brand and everything it stands for. I’m grateful I get to be part of building something special, and I want to keep growing right alongside it, as a person, a teammate, and someone who gets to help grow the game of Banana Ball. A season I’ll never forget. Thanks for the memories! 🤙🏽✌🏽🫵🏽 #bananaball #locobeachcoconuts #whatayear #thanksforthememories
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Banana Ball Guests Favorite Halloween Candy 🍬 #bananaball #trending #fyp #halloween #candy
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🤙Day 1: Interesting random fact about a city Banana Ball is going to in 2027
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It’s hard to put into words what this season meant to me. I never could have imagined that a sport that didn’t exist 6 years ago could impact so many lives. Thank you to the fans for being apart of this journey. I had no idea what I was getting into on that cruise two years ago. You all embraced me from day one when I was just a guy with a guitar and dream to play baseball again. Thank you Coach Crocco for taking a chance on me. This is the best team I’ve ever been apart of. I’ve made some of my best friends and memories of my life because of this group. I love each one of ya’ll! The sun has set on the 2026 season but this is just the beginning at Loco Beach! 🫶🏼 Uncle Kaden
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