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'''Jim Wells''' (born [[March 21]], [[1955]]) is the head baseball coach at [[University of Alabama|Alabama]].  
[[Image:Jim Wells.jpg|right|thumb|Jim Wells]]
'''Jim Wells''' (born [[March 21]], [[1955]]) was the head baseball coach at [[University of Alabama|Alabama]] from [[1994]] until [[2009]].  


Wells graduated from Northwestern State University in Louisiana in [[1980]].  He coached high school teams, and then became a graduate-assistant coach at LSU while working on his master's degree.  He then went back to his alma-mater as head coach in [[1990]], and coached the Demons for five seasons, taking them to the NCAA tournament twice.
Wells graduated from Northwestern State University in Louisiana in [[1980]].  He coached high school teams, and then became a graduate-assistant coach at LSU while working on his master's degree.  He then went back to his alma-mater as head coach in [[1990]], and coached the Demons for five seasons, taking them to the NCAA tournament twice.
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His [[2006]] squad went 44-21, won the 2006 [[SEC]] championship, and made it to the College World Series. He has guided the [[Alabama Crimson Tide|Crimson Tide]] to NCAA tournament appearances in 10 out of his 12 seasons there. His teams have also won the SEC tournament six times. In [[1996]] and [[2002]] he won the SEC Coach of the Year awards.
His [[2006]] squad went 44-21, won the 2006 [[SEC]] championship, and made it to the College World Series. He has guided the [[Alabama Crimson Tide|Crimson Tide]] to NCAA tournament appearances in 10 out of his 12 seasons there. His teams have also won the SEC tournament six times. In [[1996]] and [[2002]] he won the SEC Coach of the Year awards.


After the [[2007]] season, Wells announced his retirement.  However, six days later, he returned to the squad and plans to stay at least through the [[2009]] season.  
After the [[2007]] season, Wells announced his retirement.  However, six days later, he returned to the squad and stayed through the [[2009]] season.  He retired after 2009, and was replaced by [[Mitch Gaspard]].


==Awards and honors==
==Awards and honors==
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==References==
==References==
*Jim Wells (coach). (2007, September 26). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 15:56, September 26, 2007 [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jim_Wells_%28coach%29&oldid=160489153]  
*Jim Wells (coach). (2007, September 26). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 15:56, September 26, 2007 [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jim_Wells_%28coach%29&oldid=160489153]  
*Rapoport, Ian R. (May 21, 2008) "Jim Wells doesn't second-guess decision to return; Alabama baseball coach says he plans to return next year."  ''Birmingham News''.
*Rapoport, Ian R. (May 21, 2008) "Jim Wells doesn't second-guess decision to return; Alabama baseball coach says he plans to return next year."  ''Birmingham News''
*Estes, Gentry (September 1, 2009) "Jim Wells steps down as Alabama's baseball coach after 15 seasons." ''Press-Register''


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 16:25, 31 January 2011

Jim Wells

Jim Wells (born March 21, 1955) was the head baseball coach at Alabama from 1994 until 2009.

Wells graduated from Northwestern State University in Louisiana in 1980. He coached high school teams, and then became a graduate-assistant coach at LSU while working on his master's degree. He then went back to his alma-mater as head coach in 1990, and coached the Demons for five seasons, taking them to the NCAA tournament twice.

On June 4, 1994, Wells accepted the coaching position for the Crimson Tide. He is the winningest coach in school history, having compiled a 522-246(.680) record in 12 seasons as the school's head coach. Overall, in 18 seasons as a Division I head coach, he has compiled a 714-335 record. In 18 seasons, he has won five regular season conference titles, eight post-season conference championships, as well as 13 of 17 tournament appearances. Three of his teams have advanced to the College world series.

His 2006 squad went 44-21, won the 2006 SEC championship, and made it to the College World Series. He has guided the Crimson Tide to NCAA tournament appearances in 10 out of his 12 seasons there. His teams have also won the SEC tournament six times. In 1996 and 2002 he won the SEC Coach of the Year awards.

After the 2007 season, Wells announced his retirement. However, six days later, he returned to the squad and stayed through the 2009 season. He retired after 2009, and was replaced by Mitch Gaspard.

Awards and honors

  • Three college world series appearances
  • Two SEC championships
  • Three SEC West Division Titles
  • Six SEC Tournament Championships
  • Four 50 win seasons, including 12 40 win seasons
  • Two time SEC coach of the year
  • 1997 Baseball America Coach of the Year

References

  • Jim Wells (coach). (2007, September 26). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 15:56, September 26, 2007 [1]
  • Rapoport, Ian R. (May 21, 2008) "Jim Wells doesn't second-guess decision to return; Alabama baseball coach says he plans to return next year." Birmingham News
  • Estes, Gentry (September 1, 2009) "Jim Wells steps down as Alabama's baseball coach after 15 seasons." Press-Register

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