Portola looking for a new baseball coach after resignation of Michael Nagamatsu

Coach Michael Nagamatsu (third from left) has resigned at Portola. (File photo Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone)

Portola High athletic department officials have begun the search for a new varsity baseball coach to replace Michael Nagamatsu, who has resigned.

“We are very early in this process,” said Portola Athletic Director Katherine Levensailor.  “It is a critical coaching position and a priority for PHS to find the right fit.  We hope to have a selection before the start of the school year but will not rush the process.

“Finding the right person whose philosophy aligns with PHS values and mission will take precedence over a speedy replacement.”

Nagamatsu led the Portola program in its first varsity season and before that led the Bulldogs’ junior varsity program in preparation for its inaugural season. Portola was 5-17 overall and 2-13 in the PCL this past season.

Nagamatsu could not be reached for comment.

Levensailor said it was a “big loss for Portola. Coach Nagamatsu has been critical in building the foundation of PHS baseball.”