DeLAND, Fla. – Stetson baseball head coach Shane Gierke announced that assistant coach Cameron Coons will remain with the Hatters as a member of his inaugural coaching staff.

Coons, who joined Stetson in August 2024, has worked primarily with the Hatters' hitters and position players during his first two seasons in DeLand. His return provides continuity for a program he has helped guide to an ASUN Conference championship, an NCAA Regional appearance and the development of five All-ASUN selections.

"My family and I are pumped to have Cameron and his wife, Taylor, back in DeLand," said Gierke. "He is one of the hardest workers in college baseball, and our hitters will benefit every day from his knowledge, passion and work ethic."

Coons and Gierke previously worked together at Stetson during the 2025 season, when the Hatters produced one of the most successful campaigns in program history. Stetson captured the ASUN Tournament championship, established a program record with a 24-6 conference mark, recorded its second consecutive 40-win season and advanced to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional.

The Hatters opened regional play with an 11-2 victory over NC State and scored 28 runs across three games in Tallahassee.

"There is a tremendous responsibility that comes with representing a program with Stetson's tradition, and I'm proud and excited for the opportunity to help build on that foundation and move the program forward," said Coons. "I'm grateful to work alongside great coaches who share a passion for our student-athletes and the future of Stetson Baseball.

"I want to thank Shane Gierke for this opportunity. His experience, energy and vision will make a tremendous impact on this program, and I'm excited to support that vision and learn from his leadership. The best days of Stetson Baseball are still ahead, and I'm honored to be a part of what's next."

Working primarily with Stetson's position players, Coons has coached five All-ASUN selections during his two seasons with the Hatters. Lorenzo Meola earned First Team All-ASUN honors in 2025, while Juan De La Cruz, Isaiah Barkett and Jordan Taylor were named to the Second Team. Yohann Dessureault added Third Team All-ASUN honors in 2026.

Coons has also helped develop a pair of MLB Draft selections during his time in DeLand. Meola was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the fourth round of the 2025 MLB Draft, while Barkett was selected by the Giants in the 10th round.

Prior to Stetson, Coons spent the 2024 season as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Queens, helping guide the Royals during their second season of NCAA Division I competition.

Coons previously spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Marshall University, where he oversaw player skill development through the implementation of biomechanical and analytical technologies. During his tenure with the Thundering Herd, Coons helped develop First Team All-Conference USA selection Luke Edwards and Johnny Bench Award Watch List catcher Ryan Leitch, who later signed with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Before Marshall, Coons served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Snead State Community College in Alabama. His recruiting efforts helped build a roster that went on to produce a school-record season, capture the program's first Alabama state championship and advance to its first NJCAA World Series.

The previous season, Snead State captured the ACCC North Division regular-season championship, with two players earning First Team All-Region honors. Coons was recognized as the 2021 Alabama Junior College Assistant Coach of the Year.

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