University of North Georgia head baseball coach Tom Cantrell has announced that this will be his final year as the skipper of the program as the decorated Hall of Fame coach is set to retire at the end of the season.
“First, I am extremely grateful for the opportunity I was given here at the University of North Georgia to restart the baseball program 26 years ago. The last 26 years have been nothing short of amazing, and I have been privileged to coach alongside some of the greatest men ever,” stated Cantrell. “I am also blessed to have coached and mentored some of the finest young men and be a part of this wonderful institution.”
Cantrell amassed 856 career wins after rebuilding the program from the ground up in 2000.
Under his leadership, the Nighthawks achieved 23 winning seasons, with 20 of those seasons seeing 30 or more wins. This includes a 12-year streak of 30+ win seasons from 2000-2011. Cantrell’s tenure has been marked by numerous championships across different conferences.
A national search for his replacement will begin later this semester.