Healthcare executive and championship coach highlights the link between sports, sales, and unlocking human potential

YORBA LINDA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 2, 2025 / George Carralejo, a four-time Presidents Club-winning healthcare executive and decorated baseball coach, is shedding light on what it really takes to build high-performing teams - whether on the field or in the workplace. In a recent feature article titled "George Carralejo: Building Winners in Business and Baseball", Carralejo shares how decades of coaching and corporate leadership have shaped his playbook for success.

Carralejo most recently served as Senior West Region Sales Director at CooperSurgical, where he has led the fertility division through five years of strong growth. With over 20 years in healthcare sales, including time building multiple startups, he is widely respected for his results, relationship-building, and team development.

But beyond the boardroom, Carralejo's reputation runs deep in the world of athletics. He coached high school baseball for six seasons-winning the 2013 CIF Championship - and has spent 11 seasons coaching college baseball, including a California State Championship and two Final Four appearances.

"Leadership is leadership," Carralejo says in the interview. "Whether it's a sales team or a sports team, you build trust, communicate clearly, and set a standard of excellence."

A Unique Cross-Disciplinary Approach

Carralejo believes that lessons from sports are essential in business. In both arenas, his approach is grounded in accountability, preparation, and resilience.

"I don't separate my coaching from my professional work," he said. "The same mindset wins in both places-do the work, stay focused, and rebound quickly when things go wrong."

The article also explores his hands-on work with youth sports for more than a decade, where he mentored young athletes and helped instill foundational life skills.

Why It Matters

According to a 2024 study from McKinsey & Company, teams led by managers with coaching backgrounds are 34% more likely to exceed performance goals than those led by managers without such experience. Carralejo's blend of competitive athletics and high-level sales leadership offers a real-world example of how mentorship, structure, and adaptability drive success.

In the interview, he also opens up about failure, including coaching a talented team that was eliminated early and hiring based solely on a résumé-lessons that taught him the value of emotional intelligence and cultural fit.

"Talent without grit doesn't last," he explained. "I'd rather coach someone hungry than someone who thinks they've already arrived."

A Call to Action: Build Teams That Think and Compete

Carralejo's story serves as a call to business leaders and coaches alike: Build environments where reflection is routine, feedback is valued, and people feel empowered to exceed expectations.

His advice to future leaders:

• Don't go it alone-seek mentors and challengers.

• Reflect after every win or loss. Ask, "What's the lesson here?"

• Focus less on titles and more on the impact you have on others.

"The best part of my job-on the field or in business - is watching someone grow into a role they didn't think they could handle," he said. "That's where real leadership starts."

About George Carralejo

George Carralejo is a business executive and championship baseball coach with over two decades of experience in healthcare sales and team development. He currently serves as Senior West Region Sales Director for CooperSurgical and has led baseball teams to multiple titles, including the 2013 CIF and 2023 California State Championships. A four-time Presidents Club winner and former college athlete, he is known for his people-first leadership and lifelong commitment to performance, grit, and growth.

Media Contact:
Email: georgecarralejo@emaildn.com

Call to Action:
To learn more about how George Carralejo is helping organizations and athletes perform at their best, read the full interview online or contact him directly for speaking and coaching engagements.

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