LOGAN, Utah – Utah State head softball coach Steve Johnson has announced the addition of Bailey Thomas to the staff as an assistant coach.
A 2016 graduate of Utah State, Thomas previously spent two seasons as a volunteer assistant coach and team manager for the Aggies. In his role, Thomas assisted in practice and field preparations, travel logistics and game and practice film.
"We're really excited to bring Bailey back to the Aggie family. He has a passion for the game, great knowledge to share with the players and is one of the hardest workers I've ever had on staff," Johnson said. "As an alumnus of Utah State he has a tremendous love of this university and the valley, and is going to be a big asset to our program as we work towards that Mountain West title. Having previously worked for us, he knows our system and has been able to jump right in and hit the ground running with on-field practice, recruiting and program operations. He also brings an energy level that's hard to match, which fits in perfectly with our program philosophy."
Since graduating from USU, Thomas has completed an internship with the Idaho Falls Chukars, a Minor League Baseball Rookie Advanced League team. He also spent one season as a volunteer assistant coach with the University of Mary baseball team. Most recently, Thomas worked as an underwriter for EMC Insurance, and was a supervisor for Premier Cleaning Services, both in Bismarck, N.D.
"Coming back to Utah State is exciting and rewarding for my family and myself," Thomas said. "We love Logan and Cache Valley, and there is no place we would rather be."
Thomas started his collegiate career at USU Eastern, where he played baseball. He then played on the Utah State club baseball team. Thomas and his wife, Heather, have a 2-year-old son, Brooks, and are expecting their second baby this spring.
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