Drew French
2/13/2008 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
Drew French
Volunteer Assistant Coach
Alabama - 1st Year
Drew French was named a volunteer baseball coach at the University of Alabama on January 7, 2008.
He came to Alabama after spending last season as the pitching coach at Concordia University in Austin, Texas. He has also served as the head coach of the Austin Slam (15-17-year old team) from 2005-07.
French works with the Crimson Tide pitchers and outfielders and assists with day-to-day operation of the baseball program.
A three-sport letterman at Concordia University in Austin Texas, French starred in baseball (2003-06), soccer (2003-04) and cross country (2003). He was 4-0 during his collegiate baseball career with six saves.
A three-time Academic All-Southwestern Conference selection, French earned the Dawnna Dukes Leadership Award and was named Texas State Representative for academics. He graduated with a 3.45 GPA with an emphasis in marketing and management
in 2006.
A two-time all-district pitcher and outfielder, French graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in Austin, Texas in 2002. He helped the school to a runner-up finish in the Class 5A state playoffs in 2001.
A native of Seguin, Texas, French was born July 19, 1984.
