Swinging for the Fences - Choosing to Live an Extraordinary Life (Paperback)

Alex Montoya Story There are some odds that can't be beat, but Alex Montoya has yet to find them. Alex Montoya proves that he doesnt. Living his whole life with prosthetics has neither deterred nor discouraged Alex from achieving his dreams. From a young immigrant to the American dream, Montoya overcomes his obstacles with perseverance and a lot of laughter. Despite Alexs underdog situation, he always prevailed. From his tiring trials to become a citizen to fulfilling his dream of working in Major League Baseball. From his days at Notre Dame to his days in Hollywood. Alex Montoyas success is directly credited to his will. And his determined will, as he will tell you, was a conscious choice. He has tracked his life toward excellence, and he hasnt stopped sprinting. Alex Montoya is the Director of Latino Relations for the San Diego Padres. In that role he is responsible for the teams outreach and event coordination to the Latino fan base in San Diego County and Mexico. It is an area Montoya knows well after seven years with the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He is also involved in motivational speaking about issues pertaining to success, education, and overcoming disability obstacles. Montoya is a 1996 graduate of the University of Notre Dame and will receive his Masters Degree in Sport Management from the University of San Francisco-Orange County in 2008.