Former Silverado High School and UNLV baseball standout Ryan Ruiz was forced to give up the game after a car accident put a halt to his professional career. But he hasn't let that affect his love of the sport or his plans to stay in baseball, one way or another.

Ruiz recently formed the Southern Nevada Sidewinders, a 13-and-under travel team he plans to coach and build into a success story. The team hosted three tryout sessions before Ruiz selected the roster, and now he's tackling some organizational duties for his program, including finding a regular practice spot for the team and doing some fundraising. He's hoping the Sidewinders will be ready to take the field for some October tournaments.