La PORTE – Becoming a head coach has always been a part of the grand plan for David Ortiz.
“I knew this was something I wanted, I’d just think, when is the right time to do it?” Ortiz said. “You just never know.”
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Good luck Coach Ortiz. We in MC are thrilled that you are the new coach.
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