BLAINE, Wash. – Post Universities Head Gold Coach Pete Stevens has been named the East Region Division II Coach of the year by the Golf Coaches Association of America. Stevens is one of eight coaches to receive the award throughout the country.
“I am very happy for Pete and his selection as the East Region’s Golf Coach of the Year,” said Post Athletic Director Anthony Fallacaro. “The long hours and dedication to his team and their success are what makes Pete a special coach. He has built a winning tradition here at Post University and this honor highlights his achievements and accomplishments.”
The 2008-2009 Golf season marked the 4th straight CACC championship for the Post Unviersity Eagles. In addition, Stevens guided the team to its 7th appearance at the NCAA Superregional Tournament in Beckley, W. Va., where the team placed 8th. The Fall will mark Steven’s 8th season as the head coach of Post University's Golf team.
“It is an honor to be selected by my peers as Coach of the Year,” said Stevens. “I worked hard for this and so have my players. Hopefully we can continue down this path an experience more success in the future.”
The Eagles' only senior Jamie Blake and only junior Lee Wanklyn were both named to the Division II PING East All-Region team this season, as well.
The Post University Men's Golf Team will see 3 of its top 5 players return next season, led by Wanklyn, David McGregor, and Gavin Wilson.