Chief Growth Officer & Director of Recruiting

Fungoes is thrilled to announce the addition of UNO Hall of Famer, two-time Summit League Coach of the Year, and one of the most respected baseball coaches in the Midwest, Evan Porter, as our Chief Growth Officer & Director of Recruiting.

Porter joins Fungoes after nearly 20 years as a player, assistant coach, and head coach at the University of Nebraska Omaha, where he helped shape generations of student-athletes and established himself as one of the most influential figures in program history.

Throughout much of that journey, Porter worked alongside Fungoes Founder Brian Strawn. The two were teammates at Omaha, played professionally overseas together in Sweden, and later spent eight seasons coaching side-by-side at UNO, helping build the Maverick program into a Summit League champion and NCAA Regional participant.

Now, after nearly two decades of building successful teams and developing athletes together, Porter and Strawn are once again joining forces to help lead the next phase of growth at Fungoes.

In his role as Chief Growth Officer & Director of Recruiting, Porter will lead recruiting efforts while helping drive the continued growth of Fungoes through community partnerships, sponsorship development, fundraising initiatives, and long-term strategic planning.

Porter said:

"I'm so thankful for this opportunity that allows me to continue impacting athletes while also being a present husband and father. I'm excited for this next chapter and can't wait to help build something special for athletes and families throughout our community.

Brian and I have spent nearly two decades together as teammates and coaches. Throughout that time, we've always believed that success starts with great people, strong culture, and a shared vision. We've been fortunate to be part of successful teams and programs because we've always focused on building them the right way.

What Brian and his team have built at Fungoes in such a short period of time is remarkable. The vision is clear, the leadership team is exceptional, and the instructors genuinely care about helping athletes reach their potential. I truly believe this is the future of player development."

A member of the UNO Athletic Hall of Fame, Porter is widely regarded as one of the greatest players to ever wear a Maverick uniform. He remains Omaha's all-time leader in games played, hits, doubles, home runs, RBIs, and total bases. As a coach, he helped guide Omaha through its Division I transition and led the Mavericks to their first NCAA Division I Regional appearance in 2019. Throughout his coaching career, he earned two Summit League Coach of the Year honors while helping develop countless student-athletes both on and off the field.

The addition of Porter represents another major step forward as Fungoes continues its mission of building the premier player development organization in the Midwest.

Please join us in welcoming Evan, Meghan, Peter, and Frankie to the Fungoes family!