Played 5 years of high school baseball at Matoaca High School of which 4 were at the varsity level. While in high school and playing 3 sports (Football, Baseball, Track), was also on the all-academic team as well as all district. Also was an all region performer. Batting Average of 383 as a senior. Earned a baseball scholarship to Norfolk State University. While at NSU was a 2 time all tournament team performer. Led the conference in triples and tied for 3rd in stolen bases in 2014.

Mark born and raised in Southern California spent his years playing football and baseball, and went on to be a 2 sport athlete at Saugus high school. Attended South Mountain and Clark College, where he pitched. Mark has been coaching for the last 8 years since he stopped playing college baseball. He has coached at the youth level, high school, and college baseball.