Brian Deem wanted to keep coaching softball, but his job as a Centre College assistant coach was keeping him away from home too often, especially since he has a new daughter. However, becoming the new Boyle County softball coach was a perfect opportunity for him.
Deem has been named Boyle’s coach, replacing Chris LeMonds, who gave up the position one year after becoming the school’s athletic director.
“It’s a career move for me and my family. I spoke with my wife in regards to the situation. She was extremely supportive, whether I stayed at Centre or chose to pursue the Boyle County job,” Deem said. “In the college game your travels are weekend series as far as Jackson, Miss., and Birmingham, Ala. Coaching high school will allow me to always come home to my daughter Emory each night.”
“Also, I believe what I have learned over my 10 years coaching at Centre will enable me to bring a collegiate level of coaching to the Boyle County. These girls are passionate about softball and I feel I can help lead them to where they want to be, both as a team and individually.”
Deem inherits a team that returns all but one player from a squad that won 27 games last season.
“I have watched them a little over the past few years. There is a lot of talent on this squad. But more importantly, they are hungry for success. That inspires me,” he said. “A talented team that is hungry to win can become a very dangerous team. So that's exciting.”
Deem began Boyle’s girls soccer program in 1998, and has turned the Rebels into a state power. He said his new job will not interfere with his soccer duties.
“I've always coached two sports, and for 11 years I did three in the fall when I was helping with football. The fall is the only time it gets busy. At Centre we had fall softball as well. You make it work,” he said. “Time management, flexibility, and organization is the key.
“In the spring all of my soccer girls play club (soccer) or run track, so that is not a factor. I don't see any conflicts occurring in any way. I wouldn't have applied for the job if I thought I couldn't give both programs the work and commitment it deserves as their head coach.”
Deem — who served as Boyle’s head softball coach in 2001 — said he can’t wait to get going.
“I'm excited about this opportunity. I have most of my staff in place with two former players (BettyJo Davis and current assistant Cate Guthrie) I have coached at Centre. They know me and my expectations. I know and trust them as coaches,” he said.
“They were asked to join me because of their knowledge of the game and their ability to teach kids. It's not just about the game, it about teaching young girls how to work together and grow as an individual and as a team. I am blessed to have great support from my administration and a strong booster club that believes in me as a coach and leader.”
Deem has been named Boyle’s coach, replacing Chris LeMonds, who gave up the position one year after becoming the school’s athletic director.
“It’s a career move for me and my family. I spoke with my wife in regards to the situation. She was extremely supportive, whether I stayed at Centre or chose to pursue the Boyle County job,” Deem said. “In the college game your travels are weekend series as far as Jackson, Miss., and Birmingham, Ala. Coaching high school will allow me to always come home to my daughter Emory each night.”
“Also, I believe what I have learned over my 10 years coaching at Centre will enable me to bring a collegiate level of coaching to the Boyle County. These girls are passionate about softball and I feel I can help lead them to where they want to be, both as a team and individually.”
Deem inherits a team that returns all but one player from a squad that won 27 games last season.
“I have watched them a little over the past few years. There is a lot of talent on this squad. But more importantly, they are hungry for success. That inspires me,” he said. “A talented team that is hungry to win can become a very dangerous team. So that's exciting.”
Deem began Boyle’s girls soccer program in 1998, and has turned the Rebels into a state power. He said his new job will not interfere with his soccer duties.
“I've always coached two sports, and for 11 years I did three in the fall when I was helping with football. The fall is the only time it gets busy. At Centre we had fall softball as well. You make it work,” he said. “Time management, flexibility, and organization is the key.
“In the spring all of my soccer girls play club (soccer) or run track, so that is not a factor. I don't see any conflicts occurring in any way. I wouldn't have applied for the job if I thought I couldn't give both programs the work and commitment it deserves as their head coach.”
Deem — who served as Boyle’s head softball coach in 2001 — said he can’t wait to get going.
“I'm excited about this opportunity. I have most of my staff in place with two former players (BettyJo Davis and current assistant Cate Guthrie) I have coached at Centre. They know me and my expectations. I know and trust them as coaches,” he said.
“They were asked to join me because of their knowledge of the game and their ability to teach kids. It's not just about the game, it about teaching young girls how to work together and grow as an individual and as a team. I am blessed to have great support from my administration and a strong booster club that believes in me as a coach and leader.”
