Bill (Billy) Grant became coach in 1960, and Tommy Thomas, the current baseball coach, became coach in 1968. The golf course plays 7,781 yards long from the championship tees and features five sets of tees for professionals, men, women and juniors. (cite VSC Cross-Country History, 1972–78). "Jersey Joe" Germano is listed as the school's all-time best runner, earning All-America honors in 1976 and 1977. vstateblazers.com Lady Blazer Basketball Announces Summer Camps - Valdosta State … According to the veteran coach, attaining milestones has never been his focus. The Blazers won the 2018 NCAA Division II National Football Championship beating the Ferris State Bulldogs 49-47. Blankenship, Zach The Seminoles are looking to add two more wideouts to their 2022 class. The stadium is shared with, A 5,355-seat, 105,600 square feet (9,810 m. The Blazer baseball team plays at Billy Grant Field located on the Valdosta State North Campus. [29] In their first season the lady Blazers went 11-6-2 Overall and 5-1-1 in the Gulf South Conference. The Blazers also won the 2012 NCAA Division II National Football Championship beating Winston-Salem State University 35-7. In his 16th season as head coach at Valdosta State, Helfer achieved 500 career wins on Feb. 12 –– leading the Blazers to a 91-87 triumph over the Auburn Montgomery Warhawks. With the second games win, VSU head coach Greg Guilliams won his 400th game at VSU. Wentz. While at Lowndes, Cooper won 122 straight games and was undefeated from 1976 to 1980. Coach Reynolds is married to Ann Marie, who also teaches at Parkview. Coach Hal Mumme was most recently the offensive coordinator for the upstart XFL professional football team, the Dallas Renegades. Fields, Stuart Morla Jr. Jake Ralph Clotida, Carson Thomas, beginning his third decade at the helm of Blazer baseball, sees only two returning starters from last year’s 34-20 team. Christopoulos, Chase He was the first and only Division II coach to reach 1,200 wins. In 2011, following the men's team winning their second national championship, an additional 4 courts were added to the south end of the complex. Tyson, Jakob Holt, Nick Jane Williamson became the head coach in 1995. Coker, Jakob [9] The Lady Blazers appeared in the Division II Tennis Final Four in 2004 and 2008. The school has hired current Tiftarea Academy head coach Brad Porter to take over the program. VALDOSTA, Ga. (WTXL) - The Valdosta High School baseball … Guilliams, Angelo Janata, Mason John Hansen has been the head coach of both the men and women's tennis teams at Valdosta for 41 years. He received a BS in Economics from Florida State University in 1997. Tommy Thomas was the head coach of the Valdosta State University baseball team from 1967 to 2007, leading the team to 34 winning seasons. Nancy Grace, worldwide CNN media personality, attended Valdosta State University, later received B.A. Assistant Coach Todd Guilliams Now in his sixth season as an assistant coach with the Valdosta State baseball program, Todd Guilliams has worked hand-in-hand with his brother to once again place the Blazers among the top teams in the nation. The AC of the Valdosta State University Baseball program is Angelo Nicolosi. Valdosta State University Baseball Program Recruiting and Coaching Personnel If you're trying to get recruited it is critical to know who to get in front of - and NCSA has the information you'll need. Tommy Thomas, became coach in 1967 and served as coach until 2007. The men's Basketball Team at Valdosta State, was formed and played its first season in 1955 as the 'Rebels'. [7] The Blazers also played for the national championship in 2004, 2007, and 2010. Weyrich, Jacob Heinz had also been the inaugural coach of Division I Winthrop University. Charles Cooper became the Lady Blazers coach in 1982 after having served as the girls' basketball coach at nearby Lowndes High School. Both Valdosta State's men's and women's cross country squads placed in the top 10 in the NCAA Southeast Regional Cross Country Championships in 2009. At 93%, the baseball team has the largest makeup of in-state athletes of any of Georgia’s 19 varsity teams. Henderson, Jacob McCann, Chris In 1997, he became only the second NCAA Division II coach to win 1000 games, and his 1089 wins are the most among active Division II coaches. Harwell, Matthew Yevette Sparks led the Lady Blazers for the 2000 season and Kiley Hill took over in 2001. The men’s Basketball Team, first the Rebels and then the Blazers after 1972, was formed and played its first season in 1959 with coach Gary Colson (see Baseball 16/2/2). Earle Solomonson accomplished this at North Dakota State University in 1985. The Lee men's baseball team improved to 5-0 on the year by sweeping a doubleheader from 19th-ranked Valdosta State on a cold, damp Friday afternoon on Olympic Field inside Larry Carpenter Stadium. © 2021 Valdosta State University Athletics 1500 N. Patterson St., Valdosta, GA 31698 Guilliams, Robert Valdosta, Ga 31602 (229) 242-1234 This website is powered by SportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software, but is owned by and subject to the Valdosta High School Wildcat Baseball … Rodriguez, Cory Baseball Playing Experience 2002-2005 Parkview High School 2006 Valdosta State University The VSU men's and women's tennis team utilizes a large twelve court complex adjacent to the PE Complex. Formerly Blazer Field, the field was renamed to honor late VSC baseball coach and athletic director Bill Grant before the 1989 season. I am from Austin, Texas where I lettered for 3 years in baseball. Mike Helfer became the head basketball coach at VSU in 2006 and led the Blazers to a Gulf South Conference East Division title in 2008–2009, VSU's first-ever NCAA Men's Basketball South Regional Title, and their first appearance in the Division II Elite-Eight in 2009–2010.[23]. The infield is made of Alabama crimson stone, and there is also a fully functional press box. Since 1979 Valdosta State University teams have won 8 NCAA national championships and appeared in 14 title matches across 4 sports. [32], The Valdosta State cheerleading squad won the co-ed national championship in 2009 and 2010[33] and the national title in the All Girl division in 2011 at the NCA/NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance National Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida. He is a 1992 graduate of Osceola High School where he played both football and baseball. Macera also won the GSC Coach of the Year in 2007 and the South Region Coaching Staff of the Year award in 2012.[21]. Hansen has been named Gulf South Conference Coach of the Year 15 times, eleven as the men's coach and four as the women's head coach.[9][11]. Valdosta State is an NCAA Division II member institution and has been a member of the Gulf South Conference since 1981. from Mercer University Scott Hudson, former professional wrestling announcer with WCW and Chief United States Probation Officer for the Northern District of Georgia. After 1972 Valdsota State changed its mascot from the 'Rebels' to the 'Blazers'. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. View Full Bio, Jordan Neal, Raymond In 1983 and 1984 the Lady Blazers won the Gulf South Conference Championship and were the NCAA Division II South Regional Champions. There is no additional information to display: Lewis, Jowenrick The Valdosta State Lady Blazers won the 2012 NCAA Division II Softball Championship, the first in VSU and Gulf South Conference history, beating UC San Diego 4-1. Currently the Assistant Baseball Coach at Valdosta State University. Walter Cottingham was the Valdosta State basketball coach and led the team until 1958. Greg Guilliams became VSU's head baseball coach in 2008 and won a Gulf South Conference East Division title in his first year and led Valdosta State to its first postseason appearance in seven years. Baseball - Coaching Staff; Image Name Title; Greg Guilliams: Head Baseball Coach: Angelo Nicolosi: Assistant Coach: Casey Guilliams: Assistant Coach: Robert Morgan: Graduate Assistant: Hal Harwell: … Billy Grant became coach in 1960 and the Blazer baseball home field is named in his honor due to his success. The 1979 national title was the school's first of any kind. The Flames won the opener 6-4 and came back in the nightcap by outscoring the Blazers 10-7. Valdosta State University added women's soccer to its sports roster in September 2009. [4], David Dean, former VSU offensive coordinator, is the current football head coach at Valdosta State University and is only the second head coach to lead his team to a national championship in his first season (2007). The team has won numerous conference and regional championships. The son of Valdosta State head baseball coach Greg Guilliams, Elijah cites his relationship with St. Johns River coach Ross Jones and the players that have played for … Tomas, EJ The Georgia High School Association fined Valdosta $7,500, banned the football team from the 2021 postseason, declared four current players ineligible for a calendar year and the Wildcats also have to forfeit their seven wins from 2020, which included Propst’s 300th coaching win. During those four years, the Lowndes Vikettes were the state and national champions. Gill, Alex [15] VSU's Morgan Johnson won the Gulf South Commissioner's Trophy, the highest honor bestowed by the Conference for the 2011–12 academic year following the Blazers national title. Teegarden, Ben [17], Valdosta State is the only softball team in the Gulf South Conference to win five consecutive championships (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013). In 33 seasons, Thomas-led teams have compiled an overall record of 1089-657, a .624 winning percentage. Two notable alumni are Jessie Tuggle, National Football League linebacker from 1987–2000 playing his entire career with the Atlanta Falcons, and Chris Hatcher was quarterback in the programs first national football tournament in 1994 and was that year's Harlon Hill Trophy winner. Carpentry, connections and Chick-fil-A: How D-II Valdosta State became an FBS coaching springboard Seth Emerson Aug 18, 2019 147 VALDOSTA, Ga. Raiden, Elijah The Baseball Collection contains unique printed material: a two volume Valdosta State Sport History—Baseball, Book 1. The team opened its first season September 1, 2011 against Georgia Southwestern State University. LOWNDES CO., Ga. – Lowndes High School’s Head Baseball Coach. Delnegro, Jeremy [9] In 2011 the men's team became the first to win five consecutive GSC Championships in tennis.[10]. During Worth's tenure, the Lady Blazers were the GAIAW Division I Champions in 1977 and 1978, GAIAW Division I Runner-up in 1976 and 1979, and AIAW South Regional Champion in 1978 and 1979. 2-0 (W) Valdosta vs. Colquitt County. Haney, Zach There is no additional information to display. Since 1979 Valdosta State University teams have won 8 NCAA national championships and appeared in 14 title matches across 4 sports. Valdosta appealed the penalties, but the appeal was denied. Since Hill came to VSU the Lady Blazers have had nine straight winning seasons, ten trips to the Gulf South Conference tournament, three East Division titles, six 20-win seasons and six trips to the Division II national tournament. X-C was revived for the 1982 season, with a women's team added later. The Head Coach of Valdosta State University Baseball is Greg Guilliams - make it as easy as possible for them to learn about you as an athlete, and be able to start a conversation with you. The Valdosta State Cross Country Team was initiated in 1972, with Dave Waples as the coach. View the Valdosta State University Baseball FieldLevel page to see what athletes have played for the program. In 2005 Sia Poyer took over as coach and in 2006 led the team to the Gulf South Conference Tournament for the first time since 2000.[27]. They currently have one committed in three-star Devaughn Mortimer. The courts were renovated during the 2000–01 season and again in 2008. Of Georgia baseball’s 44 players on its roster, 41 are from inside the state of Georgia. The Lady Blazers finished their season with a 58–5 record. [5], Valdosta State University's men's tennis team won the 2011 NCAA Division II national championship with a 5–2 win over Barry University in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Valdosta State head baseball coach Tommy Thomas, who normally reloads from year to year, is facing for the first time in a long time a mammoth rebuilding job on his 1988 baseball team. [30] Soccer was the 12th intercollegiate sport sponsored by Valdosta State, and the sixth women's team. In 1968, coach Jimmy Melvin took over and in 1971 James Dominey, current Blazer’s coach, got the job. Gary Colson took over as coach in 1959, that same year VSC began playing in the GIAC. T Dominey served as coach until 2000 and after 29 year hold the most wins of any Valdosta State basketball coach. Based on online fan voting, Valdosta, Georgia was the winning city of TitleTown USA. The Lady Blazers were also the GSC East champions in 2004–05, 2006–07 and 2009–10, and reached the NCAA Division II Sweet 16 in 2008 and 2012. Designed by professional golfer, This page was last edited on 29 March 2021, at 00:21. Chris Blaquiere, college coach; Sam Bowen, outfielder; Jason Bulger, pitcher; Darren Bush, … Harper, David Valdosta State's numerous national, conference, and division titles in multiple sports were a major reason the city of Valdosta won the vote to be named "TitleTown, USA". Ard, Logan SportsCenter visited each city in July, and fan voting July 23–27 determined the winner. The Valdosta varsity baseball team won Monday's home non-conference game against Colquitt County (Norman Park, GA) by a score of 2-0. [25] In 2012, Hill was also named the South Region's Coach of the Year by the Women's Basketball Coaches’ Association after his team made it to the South Regional Tournament Championship. [3], Lady Blazer volleyball was restarted in 1995 after a 15-year hiatus. In 1973 the Blazers upset three-time defending champions Kentucky State in the first round of the NAIA tournament. He had a managerial record of 1,328-825-6, and headed the team to the national tournament eight times, Gulf South Conference titles in 1995 and 2002, division titles in 1983, 2001 and 2003 and a Division II national title in 1979. VSU won the 2007 national championship by defeating Northwest Missouri State University 25-20. In 1968, coach Jimmy Melvin took over with continued success at VSC. 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In more specific detail I am the pitching coach. [19] Macera became the winningest coach in Valdosta State softball history in 2012 passing Durante's record of 303 wins. The Valdosta state football program began in 1981 and has been led by eight head coaches. [12] The Valdosta State baseball team was the 2010 GSC Champions. Through his coaching career, Mumme held head coaching positions at Valdosta State, Kentucky, New Mexico State, and SMU. In 1971 James Dominey became coach. [8], The blazers finished as one of the top two teams in the Gulf South Conference every year from 1994–2012. [24] The Gulf South Conference rewarded coach Hill for his winning consistency when it named him the conference's Women's Basketball Coach of the Decade for 2000–2009. Dave Taylor Head Baseball Coach 530-898-4374 E-mail: [email protected] Dave Taylor is in his 15th season as Head Coach of the Chico State Dave Taylor Head Baseball Coach 530-898-4374 E-mail: [email protected] Dave Wright, Jisjar The Blazers also have won 7 Gulf South Conference football championships (1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2010, 2018). The Lady Blazers basketball team began in 1975, although intramural women's basketball has been strong at VSC back to the 30s during its days as GSWC. After 24 years, Mike Helfer hit a momentous milestone in his coaching career. Since joining the Valdosta State program prior to the 2008 season, Guilliams has used the above character traits to vault the Valdosta State baseball program into the upper echelons of the NCAA Division II ranks. Hatcher was also Valdosta State's head football coach from 2000–2006 and amassed a 68–10 record with one national championship and four conference crowns during his six-year tenure at Valdosta State. Where accomplishments are celebrated, hard work is applauded, new experiences are encouraged, and, most importantly, Blazer stories are told. Also in 1984, Cooper's team reached the NCAA Division II Final Four. Sharp, Roger VALDOSTA, Ga. (Noles247, WCTV) - Florida State makes the cut for Valdosta three-star wide receiver Tajh Sanders. In 2009 the Lady Blazers finished with a 57–8 season and broke 16 school records, including most wins in a season, most runs (503), hits (638), runs batted in (452), and home runs (98). Thomas Macera has been the head softball coach since 2006. The team has appeared in the NCAA Championship 11 times, and Briny Baird was the NCAA Champion in 1994 and 1995. [13][14] The VSU softball team also set the GSC record with a 36 consecutive game winning streak. Coaching for seven seasons Heinz was named NCAA Division I Coach of the Year for first year programs by the National Soccer Coaches Association after leading her 2003 team to a 7-12-1 record in 2003.[29]. Morgan, Hal Posted at 12:07 AM, Jun 29, 2017. and last updated 9:07 PM, Jun 28, 2017. A panel reviewed the nominees and fan voting in May determined the 20th finalist. If his 1984 edition is along the same lines of his previous 16 teams, Thomas can ex-pect to become one of a handful of college coaches who have won 600 games in their careers.
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