Aug. 28, 2006

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford University softball team officially named Paul DuBose an assistant coach for the upcoming 2006-07 season, announced head coach Beanie Ketcham Monday.

"We're very glad to have Paul join our coaching staff," Ketcham said. "He is an extremely sharp guy and we expect him to bring a lot of good, fresh ideas to the table. He's coached under a couple of really experienced collegiate coaches and has a great understanding of the game."

DuBose comes to Samford after spending the previous two years as the top assistant coach at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tenn.

"I am very appreciative for the time I spent at Trevecca," said DuBose. "I learned a lot that will help me in my experience here at Samford. I look forward to this new exciting opportunity. I am grateful that Coach Ketcham thought enough of me to bring me on board her staff. I am excited to working on the winning the OVC (Ohio Valley Conference)."

In 2005, DuBose oversaw the pitching staff at Trevecca en route to winning the TranSouth Conference for the first time in school history.

The team broke 22 team and individual records, and led the nation in batting average, runs per game and stolen bases. Trevecca also posted the third-longest winning streak in NAIA history at 26 games.

Last season, DuBose took over the speed and strength program at Trevecca, and also coached the outfield. The team went on to set an NAIA record with 62 home runs, while winning both the TransSouth Conference and the Region XI championship.

Trevecca also qualified for the school's first NAIA National Tournament and finished tied for fifth in the event.

While at Trevecca, DuBose handled the team's travel arrangements, game-day operations, equipment purchases and fundraising efforts.

He also spearheaded the Trojan Softball Golf Scramble, Christmas Dinner and Auction, and the first Trevecca Softball Home Run Derby. DuBose was also an adjunct faculty member, maintained the Trojan Softball Complex and served as the huddle coach for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

During the summer, DuBose took over as head coach of the Tennessee Edge 16-under travel team.

His squad qualified for the 16-Under ASA National Championships and finished tied for 25th out of 137 teams. The Edge also won their pool and garnered a No. 1 seed while competing in the 18-under event of the prestigious Colorado Fireworks Tournament.

A member of the NFCA, DuBose began his association with collegiate softball as a team manager at Middle Tennessee.

During his time at MTSU, the Blue Raiders won their only OVC title in 2000 and competed in the NCAA Regionals. In 2002, DuBose was promoted to volunteer graduate assistant coach. He earned a bachelor's of business administration in marketing and master's of science in sport management from Middle Tennessee.