DECATUR — Calhoun Community College has a new director of athletics with years of collegiate coaching expereince.
Former University of Alabama at Birmingham and Wallace State Community College softball coach Anthony Daugherty will lead the Warhawks’ quickly growing athletics department, the school officials announced
According to the school, Daugherty’s “dedication and expertise” in the world of college athletics helped him to secure the job.
“Calhoun Community College is delighted to welcome Anthony Daugherty as its new director of athletics,” said President Dr. Jimmy Hodges. “His commitment to excellence and education is expected to inspire and enhance the college’s athletic program, fostering a dynamic and competitive environment for all student-athletes.”
Daugherty has a career record of 511-219 (70% winning percentage) and a collegiate coaching record of 312-112 (74% winning percentage).
In 2022, while coaching Wallace State, he was named the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) National Coaching Staff of the Year.
In his first season at UAB, Daugherty was named the 2023 Conference USA Coach of the Year. Under his leadership, UAB put together an overall record of 29-25 and a league mark of 16-8.
Over six seasons at Wallace State, he achieved an overall record of 260-58 (.818) and was named the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Coach of the Year twice, along with National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) South Regional Coaching Staff of the Year honors in 2021 and 2022.
He led Wallace State to the NJCAA National Tournament four times in five seasons, winning the ACCC/NJCAA Region XXII Championship in 2017, 2018, 2021, and 2022.
Before entering the world of college sports, Daugherty started the softball program at James Clemens High School in Madison. He led the Jets to their first area and regional championship and a fourth-place finish in the state.
Daugherty graduated from the University of Alabama in 2008 with a bachelor of secondary education and a minor in social sciences. During his time at Alabama, he served as a student manager for the Crimson Tide softball team.
He and his wife, Allison, have two children – son, Connor, and daughter, Caroline.
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