Stetson University Athletics

Pitching Coach/Recruiting Coordinator ? 4th Season ? Maine, 1998

Former University of Maine standout Garrett Quinn begins his fourth season at Stetson University. Quinn serves as the Hatters pitching coach as well as the recruiting coordinator.
 
In three years, Quinn has coached two All-Americans, six All-Conference performers, placed four on the All-Freshman Team, had four All-Tournament pitchers and nine A-Sun Pitchers of the Week. In 2006 the Stetson staff finished first  in the conference in ERA and opponents batting average. In 2007 the staff was 30th in the nation in ERA, first in the A-Sun in opponents batting average, and 7th in the nation in shutouts.
 
Quinn joined the Stetson staff from Young Harris (Ga.) College, where he served one year as the program’s pitching coach and recruiting coordinator. In 2004, Quinn helped guide Young Harris to a 52-8 overall record and a GJCAA Conference Championship. Quinn also served as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator for two years at St. Thomas (Fla.) University.
 
From 1998 through 2001, Quinn served as a volunteer assistant coach at the University of Florida. He assisted with the team’s pitching staff and with recruiting, helping lead the Gators to two NCAA Regional appearances. The 2000 squad finished 44-20-1 and placed second at the NCAA Regional at Baylor.
 
Quinn also gained valuable experience in various summer wood-bat leagues. From 2001-03, he served on the coaching staff of the Cotuit Kettleers of the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League, serving as the team’s head coach in 2002 and 2003. He has also coached for the Edenton Steamers of the Coastal Plain Collegiate League and the Athens Trojans of the Georgia Peach Connie Mack Baseball League.
 
A four-year letter-winner for the University of Maine, Quinn earned America East Conference Pitcher of the Year honors in 1997. When his Black Bear career ended Quinn held the school records for Most Appearances in a season (26) and in a career (77). He was also second on the all-time list for Career Saves with 17. Quinn graduated from Maine in 1998 with a degree in Business Administration. He also received a Masters in Education degree from the University of Florida in 2001.
 
Quinn and his wife, Katie, have a 3 1/2-year old son, Jackson, and a one year old daughter, Ellie.