tchildress@trevecca.edu615.248.1485 Taylor Childress Pitching Coach Former Vanderbilt pitcher Taylor Childress begins his first season as the Trojans new pitching coach.
Childress was a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American Honorable Mention in 2000 for the Commodores and made the Southeastern Conference All-Academic team in 2001. Childress was a two-year letterman from 1999-2001 and had a career ERA under 2.30 in conference play.
Head Coach Jeff Forehand believes Childress will have an immediate impact, “Taylor has tremendous credentials and will immediately help us develop what has become a tradition of outstanding pitchers at Trevecca.” Forehand continued, “Our pitchers will continue to develop and grow this season under Taylor’s eye.” Childress comes to Trevecca from Trinity University where he was the Associate Head Coach in 2005. Trinity finished the season 32-12, and the pitching staff led the conference in team ERA, strikeouts, and opponent batting average.
Childress mentored the 2005 conference pitcher of the year. He was also responsible for placing eight Trinity players into NCAA Sanctioned Summer Leagues, and spearheaded fundraising efforts that generated over $25,000 for the program.
Childress earned his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University in 2003, graduating Cum Laude with a bachelors in Human and Organizational Development. He earned his Master of Education in Organizational Leadership from Vanderbilt University in 2004. He is a member of the American Baseball Coaches Association and was certified as a Functional Fitness Trainer by the National Pitching Association in 2003.
Taylor and his wife Courtney reside in Nashville. |
