Coach Travis Richter is entering his 5th season as an assistant coach for the Rattlers. Coach Richter graduated from Pomona High School in 2003. After graduating high school he attended Otero Junior College where he was outstanding on and off the field. In 2004, Coach Richter was named 1st Team All-Region IX Player. In 2005, academically he was named to the NJCAA Academic All-American team. Before coming to Otero Junior College as an assistant, Coach Richter was the assistant baseball coach at Pomona High School for three years. Coach Richter received a bachelor's of history degree from Columbia College.
As the Assistant Coach/Pitching Coach for the Rattlers Coach Richter plays a huge role in helping prepare the Rattlers on and off the field. Coach Richter assists in tracking the players academic progress, assists in the recruiting process, and the everyday operations of the baseball program. Coach Carrillo states that Coach Richter has been a great addition to the program and has a great deal to do with the success of the Rattler Baseball Program.
Coach Richter is extremely excited about the upcoming spring season. He believes that the baseball program has made great strides over the last couple of years and is coming off it's best season with 39 wins. Coach Richter feels that this is the best recruiting class Otero has had in years and with the addition of a few transfers they will have every opportuntiy to compete for another region ix championship. According to Coach Richter, the team has worked extremley hard and is prepared for the 2012 baseball season.
When Coach Richter is not on the field he enjoys spending time at the golf course, as well as spending time with his wife Danielle. Coach Richter and his wife are expecting a little boy in March of 2012.
