Garrett Valis new Kat softball assistant
8/25/2014 3:52:00 PM | Softball
Garrett Valis has joined head coach Bob Brock's Sam Houston softball staff as assistant coach.
Valis has been serving as the head coach for the Austin Storm Gold Under-18 team in Austin. He was coached the outfielders and assist with hitting at Texas State in 2009.
Previously Valis was an assistant coach at Concordia University from 2005 to 2008 where he was in charge of hitting and outfielders. He also was an assistant coach for the Houston Power Under-18 Gold Select team in 2003 and 2004.
"We're excited to have Garrett join the Bearkat program," Brock said. "He has been very involved in amateur softball in Texas for many years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Sam Houston State."
Valis played third base and outfield at Ranger College from 2002 through 2004.
He holds a Master's Degree from Texas State in physical education with a specialization in exercise science. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas in Austin in 2007 where he was a kinesiology major.
Valis is a graduate of Saint Paul High School in Shiner, Texas. His twin sisters Haley and Jessica played softball at the University of Houston.
