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Softball Names Troy Whitt Assistant Coach
10/19/2016 12:00:00 AM | Softball
Oct. 19, 2016
BOCA RATON, Fla.- Florida Atlantic University Head Softball Coach Joan Joyce has announced the hiring of Troy Whitt as an assistant coach. Whitt joins the staff after previously coaching travel and summer ball, as well as serving as the head coach at Trinity Catholic High School from 2013-2014.
His coaching experience began in 2009, when he began coaching Team North Florida in the 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18 Gold divisions. He led his teams to multiple Top-10 finishes in various tournaments all over the country; including a first place finish at the NSA Florida State Championship in 2009 and the NSA Florida Winter Nationals in 2010. During his time as coach, Whitt developed 50 NCAA Division I scholarship players; including 14 that have played in the WCWS.
Whitt brings valuable community service experience to FAU and the Boca Raton area. He served on the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Marion County from 1998-2004; participating in various charity events with the organization over the years.
He earned a baseball scholarship to St. Pete Junior College and later to the University of South Florida where he completed his collegiate career. Upon graduation, Whitt sold insurance for four years.
Whitt holds a degree in Communications from USF. His daughter, Lauren, plays first base for the Owls.
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