Sam Reding Obituary, Houston, TX Death – Texas Brigade Family Mourns Beloved Coach

The Texas Brigade baseball family is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Coach Sam Reding, a beloved coach, mentor, friend, and role model whose impact extended far beyond the baseball field.

In a deeply emotional tribute, the Texas Brigade described Sam as part of the family, saying the organization is devastated by his passing. For the team, the days ahead will not simply be about competition. Instead, they say they will continue to love the game in the way Sam did — for the right reasons and, most importantly, for the boys.

Sam was remembered as someone who never sought attention or recognition. He had no interest in what he could gain from coaching. Instead, he consistently showed up, worked hard, and poured his time and energy into the young athletes in front of him.

Over the years, Sam coached many of the boys for years at a time, helping them grow both as players and as people. To them, he was more than a coach. He was described as a mentor, big brother, and friend.

His fellow coaches are also grieving deeply. The relationships they built extended well beyond baseball, with countless hours spent together both on and off the field.

Particular prayers have been requested for Coach Corey Ybarbo, who had been Sam’s best friend for more than 20 years, as well as Adam, who shared a particularly meaningful connection with Sam. Prayers were also requested for Sam’s family, his Brigade family, and the many people whose lives he touched.

The tribute acknowledged that Sam would likely have disliked the attention surrounding his passing. He was remembered as humble and uninterested in recognition.

Yet those who loved him say his story deserves to be told — a story of kindness, dedication, and love for his players, his family, and the game of baseball.

For the Texas Brigade community, Sam Reding leaves behind a lasting legacy in the boys he coached and the lives he touched.