August 27, 2009 @ 4:23 pm
Mike Nadeau has been selected as the new head coach for the Pierce College Baseball program. Nadeau comes to Pierce following one year as the head assistant coach at the University of Puget Sound. Prior to that, Coach Nadeau had been on the staff at Shoreline Community College for four years. For the past seven years, Nadeau has been the head coach of The Buzz, a very successful summer select program located in Federal Way. Nadeau is also the founder and president of Nadeau Sports Training.
A native of Oregon, Nadeau attended George Fox University, earning his Bachelors degree in History in 1994. Nadeau played at George Fox, under former head coach Pat Casey. In his senior year, Nadeau was named the National NAIA Division II Player of the Year (1994). Following graduation, he was selected as a 17th round draft pick by the Baltimore Orioles, and played for six years in the minor leagues.
“Mike is a great addition to the Raider coaching staff. He brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to our program, and will help continue the positive growth the program has seen the past few years,” said Duncan Stevenson, Pierce College Athletic Director.
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July 15, 2009 @ 3:55 pm
Following three successful seasons at the helm of the Raider Baseball program, Coach Orion Jones is leaving the program to pursue other business interests. Jones leaves the Raiders, having accumulated an overall record of 52-76 (second most wins by a Raider coach), and a league record of 33-42 (also second most by a Raider coach). The highlight of Jones tenure with the Raiders was the team’s 2008 NWAACC Championship Tournament appearance, the first by a Raider team since the 1982 season (under Coach Karl Benson). The Raiders earned the trip to the NWAACCs by taking an amazing 2 of 3 playoff series against crosstown rival Tacoma CC. The 2009 Raiders finished 11-14, just missing the playoffs. In his three years, Jones has helped 16 Raiders move on to play at the 4-year level.
The search is currently underway for a replacement for Jones for the 2009-2010 season. The Raiders look to return 24 freshmen from the 2009 campaign.
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July 7, 2009 @ 5:28 pm
The start of the Raider Baseball teams Fall Ball program for 2009 is just around the corner. A few reminders for our returners from last season and for all incoming recruits and walk ons:
IMPORTANT – Meet Coach Nadeau -There is a team meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, at 2:30, in room H102 of the Health Education Center, at the Fort Steilacoom campus. All returning players, recruits and prospective team members should plan to attend this meeting.
1. First day of Fall Ball practice is Tuesday, September 15, 2009.
2. Practice starts promptly at 3:00 p.m.
3. Location for practice on the 15th is at Mt. Tahoma High School (the main baseball field at the west end of campus).
4. There is a $40 player fee to participate in the Fall Ball program. Players receive a t-shirt and hat. The $40 player fee must be paid prior to the first day of Fall practice, and can be paid at the Raider Athletics office, at the Fort Steilacoom campus (room H308 in the Health Education Center).
5. All students turning out for the Fall Ball program must provide a current physical and medical history form, and the physical must have been completed after July 1, 2009. This must be turned into the Raider Athletics office prior to the first day of Fall practice. A copy of the form can be obtained at:
www.pierce.ctc.edu/athletics/forms
6. All students turning out for the Fall Ball program must be enrolled in at least 12 credits Fall Quarter. If you are a transfer student from another college, please contact the Athletics office to discuss your eligibility status.
7. Fall Quarter begins September 23.
All interested players must contact the Raider Athletic Department prior to the first day of Fall practice.
See you on the 9th!
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June 25, 2009 @ 1:08 pm
The Raider Baseball team fell short of their goal of a return trip to the NWAACC Tournament in 2009, but were in the playoff hunt up to the final weekend of the season. The young Raiders continued to earn respect in the West, as demonstrated by announcement of the NWAACC post season awards.
Freshman Ryan Buckles was selected to the Western Region First Team All-Stars. Buckles played a solid 3B for the Raiders and led the team in hitting (.396), hit 3 home runs, and drove in 19 runs on the season. Sophomore pitching standout Corey Ventura was selected as a Western Region Second Team All-Star, as were freshmen outfielders Dustin Markholt and Alex Rose. Ventura led the Raiders staff in innings pitched (47), earned run average (1.79), and strikeouts (36). Markholt hit .291 on the season and consistently came up with key hits in tough situations. Rose led the Raiders with 29 RBIs and 13 doubles in 120 at-bats, while hitting a solid .325.
Freshman first baseman Derek Kaaiwela earned Gold Glove honors as the best first-sacker in the West. Kaaiwela finished second on the team with a .389 average, hit 3 homeruns, 10 doubles and drove in 19 runs. He led the Raiders with a .593 slugging percentage.
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February 24, 2009 @ 12:50 pm
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July 21, 2008 @ 9:55 am
The start of Raider Baseball teams Fall Ball program for 2008 is just around the corner. A few reminders from Coach Jones to our returners from last season and for all incoming recruits and walk on:
1. First day of Fall Ball practice is Monday, September 15, 2008.
2. Practice starts promptly at 2:00 p.m.
3. Location for practice on the 15th is at Mt. Tahoma High School (the main baseball at the west end of campus).
4. There is a $40 player fee to participate in the Fall Ball program. Players receive a t-shirt and hat. The $40 player fee must be paid prior to the first day of Fall practice, and can be paid at the Raider Athletics office, at the Fort Steilacoom campus (room H308 in the Health Education Center).
5. All students turning out for the Fall Ball program must provide a current physical and medical history form, completed after July 1, 2008. This must be turned into the Raider Athletics office prior to the first day of Fall practice. A copy of the form can be obtained at:
www.pierce.ctc.edu/athletics/forms
6. All students turning out for the Fall Ball program must be enrolled in at least 12 credits Fall Quarter.
7. Fall Quarter begins September 24.
All interested players must contact Coach Orion Jones prior to the first day of Fall practice.
See you on the 15th!
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