About the Bohol Coconuts Baseball & Softball Club
Growing the Game Under the Philippine Sun
The Bohol Coconuts Baseball & Softball Club is more than a sports organization—it’s a dream realized, a community built, and a pipeline for the next generation of Filipino baseball and softball talent. Founded by American coach Marvin “Merv” Moore and his wife, Lerma, the Coconuts represent a lifelong commitment to player development, cultural exchange, and the belief that the diamond is a classroom for life.
Our Story: From a Memoir to a Mission
The seed for the Bohol Coconuts was planted across decades and continents, chronicled in Marvin Moore’s memoir, World Baseball Guy. After coaching in Switzerland, Brunei, Bhutan, and Nepal, Merv envisioned a place where he could finally build a program his way—rooted in fundamental excellence, integrity, and deep respect for the athlete’s journey.
Merv chose Bohol, an island of stunning natural beauty and resilient, welcoming people, as the perfect home. The Bohol Coconuts Baseball & Softball Club was officially founded to create a sustainable, world-class environment for youth and adult players to learn, compete, and grow.
Our Mission
To develop elite baseball and softball athletes in the Philippines through professional coaching, modern training facilities, and competitive international exposure, while fostering life skills, sportsmanship, and a lifelong love for the game.
Our Vision
To become the premier baseball and softball development academy in Southeast Asia, recognized for producing collegiate, national team, and professional prospects, and for serving as a vibrant community hub that promotes health, discipline, and teamwork.
Join Our Journey
The Bohol Coconuts is built on the spirit of Bayanihan—community unity. We are powered by volunteers, parents, local businesses, and international supporters who believe in the power of sport.
Whether you are a potential player, a parent, a volunteer, or a sponsor, you have a place here.
Contact us to learn more about tryouts, clinics, partnerships, and how you can help us build the future of Philippine baseball & softball, one Coconut at a time.
Management Team
Lerma Moore
General ManagerLerma is a current member of the Barangay Cambanac Council and a former restaurant owner. She will manage the Coconuts headquarters and the Volunteer Abroad Program.
Diosdado Banua
Memberships/VolunteersDoodz is a businessman and former municipal employee who will be in charge of the membership department and local volunteers.
Norma Altiche
Soup Kitchen CookNorma is passionate about cooking and is a popular and well-known cook in Barangay Cambanac. Her specialties include Pork Sinigang Soup, Pancit Canton, and Rice Cakes.
Merv Moore
Sports DirectorCoach Moore is a former international baseball coach and newspaper publisher. The native Texan will oversee the sports and marketing departments.
Hali Moore
Website ReporterHali is a third-year college student who is studying Psychology and is responsible for writing feature articles for the club's website and leading the social media crew.
