Doug Houston has been coaching baseball for almost 30 years at both the high school and regional levels. He has been on the coaching staff at Bellingham High School since 1995, after successful baseball careers at both high school and Westfield State University. Coach Houston has held the position of both Head Coach and Assistant Coach throughout his tenure at Bellingham. During those years, the Blackhawks won four Tri-Valley League titles and were part of the state tournament for all seasons, winning the D3 State Championship in 2014.Â
Coach Houston ended his tenure of being an assistant coach at the high school by being named Assistant Coach of the Year by Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association (MBCA) in 2019. Â
In 2017, Coach Houston coached the winning team for the New England Super Regional Championship for New England AAU at the 14u age-level for Hock Valley Panthers. He continued his coaching career by being part of the coaching staff of the collegiate-level Hock Valley Panthers in the Cranberry League until 2024.
Coach Houston also brought Franklin Legion its first ever State Championship in 2018 when he led the Post 75 Junior Legion Team from box to wire calling all the right shots, while maximizing the ability of his talented players from both Franklin and Bellingham.
In 2020, Coach Houston led a team to a championship for Hock Valley Fall Ball Season amidst 14 competitive high school and club teams. His team amassed 207 runs for and allowed just 37 with a 19-1 record and a championship to conclude a very much-needed baseball season.
From mentoring and developing athletes at a young age through Bellingham High School to Hock Valley Sports, Coach Houston’s determination and trusted input has helped shape hundreds of baseball players.
