Xavier University Athletics
Googins Tabbed as Next Xavier Baseball Coach
07.12.05 | Baseball
"Scott has extensive knowledge and experience at the collegiate level, including this past year at Xavier University," said Rogers. "Before coming to Xavier, he served for 12 years as an assistant coach for highly successful programs at Indiana and Miami. Scott knows what it takes to build a top-level program. He is a quality person with a passion for the game and a genuine commitment to building a nationally competitive program at Xavier.
Googins steps into the role after spending last season as an assistant coach for the Musketeers. The 2005 campaign saw Xavier send its first player into the MLB Draft since 2001 and place one player on the Atlantic 10 All-Conference Second Team after notching a 19-35 record and a 9-15 mark in the A-10.
"I am very excited to build on the strong foundation that has been laid here at Xavier," stated Googins. "I am thankful to Dawn Rogers and Rich Franchak for allowing me this opportunity. I feel very strongly about the mission of Xavier University. I am excited about being a part of the Xavier family and continuing the work we began last season."
In four seasons at Miami (OH), Googins was an integral part of the RedHawks' success. While at Miami, Googins was a part of four straight Mid-American Conference Tournament appearances. With outfield being his primary focus, he saw two of his players leave for the professional ranks with one garnering All-American honors before his departure. Googins was also in charge of academics, travel and field maintenance. The team recorded an overall 2.88 grade-point average, the highest among men's teams at Miami.
Before coming to Miami (OH), Googins had an eight-year stint as an assistant coach with Indiana University. During his time at IU, he was a part of the 1996 Big 10 Championship team and traveled to the Wichita State Regional for the NCAA Tournament. He was responsible for the coaching and conditioning of the Hoosier catchers, assisted with the outfielders and hitters. While his in-game duties included first base coach, off the field Googins assisted in the recruiting process, facility and field maintenance, academic progress, and the supervision of student managers.
The Granville, Ohio, native was a catcher at Ohio Wesleyan. He and his wife, Jody, a former Xavier volleyball standout, have a daughter, Ellie, and a son, Thomas.
