Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Assey Hired As Assistant Baseball Coach At PC

CLINTON, S.C. – Presbyterian College head baseball coach Elton Pollock announced the hiring of Charles Assey as an assistant coach on Tuesday. Assey comes to PC after a successful stint at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas where he served as a graduate assistant baseball coach and as the head strength and conditioning coach.

Assey is also a former Blue Hose baseball player and team captain who graduated from PC in 2004 with a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies with a minor in Secondary Education. He completed his Masters Degree at St. Edward’s in May of 2006, graduating with an Arts of Human Services degree with a concentration in Sports Management.

"I am excited about Charles joining our coaching staff,” said Pollock. “He will work with our outfielders, catchers and hitters. As a former pitcher and team captain he will also be a valuable asset for our pitching staff."

During his time at St. Edward’s, Assey served as the first base coach and as the assistant recruiting coordinator. He also served as the camp director for former St. Edward’s head baseball coach Jeremy Farber’s baseball camps.

Assey is a veteran in the summer baseball camp circuit as he also been an instructor at summer baseball camps at The Citadel, Clemson, Lander and the University of Texas.

During his time with the Blue Hose, Assey, a righthanded pitcher, recorded 30 strikeouts and finished his career with two saves in 48.1 innings on the hill for PC.

The West Columbia, S.C. native played high school baseball for his father Charlie Assey at Brookland-Cayce.