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Bryan Jones Joins Duke Softball Staff as Assistant Coach
9/7/2023 4:29:00 PM | Softball
DURHAM – Duke softball head coach Marissa Young announced the addition of Bryan Jones as an assistant coach on Thursday. Jones will work primarily with the team's catchers and infield.
"We are thrilled to add someone of Bryan's caliber to our staff," Young said. "His strong character, family values and passion for player development, while pursuing championships, aligns with the culture we have built at Duke. Bryan's baseball experience and extensive softball knowledge brings a unique perspective our student-athletes will benefit greatly from."
Jones joins the program after a three-year stint as the head coach of Barons Christian Baseball, a Christian-based homeschool high school team in Duluth, Ga.
"I'm excited and honored for the opportunity to join the Duke program," said Jones. "I'm ready to get to work with this talented group of players and staff and continue the winning tradition."
A native of Plantation, Fla., Jones has also spent time as the hitting and infield coach for the Brookhaven Bucks, Prince Avenue Christian School and Florida Pokers Baseball.
Aside from coaching, Jones played professional baseball for eight years after being drafted by the Detroit Tigers organization in 1994. During those eight years, he spent time with the Nashua Pride (2001-03), Amarillo Dillas (1999), Nicaragua Matagalpa (1997-99), Thunder Bay Whiskey Jacks (1997) and Lakeland Flying Tigers (1994-96). He was also a fundamental part of two MiLB championship teams in 1995 and 1999.
Jones retired from playing in 2006 and opened Evolution Baseball and Softball Academy in Lawrenceville, Ga., a 53,000 square-foot training facility designed to train athletes that hope to play at the collegiate and professional level. He served in various roles at the facility, including Director of Baseball and Softball Operations, Director of Community Outreach and Mentor Programs and a hitting and defense coach.
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"We are thrilled to add someone of Bryan's caliber to our staff," Young said. "His strong character, family values and passion for player development, while pursuing championships, aligns with the culture we have built at Duke. Bryan's baseball experience and extensive softball knowledge brings a unique perspective our student-athletes will benefit greatly from."
Jones joins the program after a three-year stint as the head coach of Barons Christian Baseball, a Christian-based homeschool high school team in Duluth, Ga.
"I'm excited and honored for the opportunity to join the Duke program," said Jones. "I'm ready to get to work with this talented group of players and staff and continue the winning tradition."
A native of Plantation, Fla., Jones has also spent time as the hitting and infield coach for the Brookhaven Bucks, Prince Avenue Christian School and Florida Pokers Baseball.
Aside from coaching, Jones played professional baseball for eight years after being drafted by the Detroit Tigers organization in 1994. During those eight years, he spent time with the Nashua Pride (2001-03), Amarillo Dillas (1999), Nicaragua Matagalpa (1997-99), Thunder Bay Whiskey Jacks (1997) and Lakeland Flying Tigers (1994-96). He was also a fundamental part of two MiLB championship teams in 1995 and 1999.
Jones retired from playing in 2006 and opened Evolution Baseball and Softball Academy in Lawrenceville, Ga., a 53,000 square-foot training facility designed to train athletes that hope to play at the collegiate and professional level. He served in various roles at the facility, including Director of Baseball and Softball Operations, Director of Community Outreach and Mentor Programs and a hitting and defense coach.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils softball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeSOFTBALL"
#GoDuke
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