Edwin Thompson facts for kids
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Head coach |
| Team | Georgetown |
| Conference | Big East |
| Record | 119–135 (.469) |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | June 2, 1980 Fairfax, Virginia, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1999 | Howard |
| 2000 | Maryland |
| 2001–2002 | Webber International |
| 2003 | Bangor Lumberjacks |
| Position(s) | Outfielder |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2005–2008 | UMaine Farmington (asst.) |
| 2009–2010 | Bates |
| 2011–2012 | Duke (asst.) |
| 2013–2015 | Georgia State (asst.) |
| 2016–2020 | Eastern Kentucky |
| 2021–present | Georgetown |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 278–291 (.489) |
| Tournaments | OVC: 5–4 (.556) Big East: 3–6 (.333) NCAA: 0–0 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
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Edwin Thompson is an American baseball coach. He used to play as an outfielder. Today, he is the main baseball coach for the Georgetown Hoyas team.
Before becoming a coach, he played college baseball. He played for teams like Howard, Maryland, and Webber International. He has also been a head coach for the Bates Bobcats (from 2009 to 2010) and the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (from 2016 to 2020).
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Playing Baseball in College
Edwin Thompson went to Jay High School in Jay, Maine. After high school, he decided to play baseball at Howard University. He was part of the Howard Bison baseball team for two seasons.
Later, he moved to the University of Maryland and played baseball there for one season. He then transferred again to play at Webber International University.
Coaching Baseball Teams
Edwin Thompson started his head coaching career on July 23, 2008. He became the head coach for the Bates Bobcats baseball team. His team had a good record, winning 25 games and losing 11 in the 2010 season.
After his time at Bates, Thompson became an assistant coach. He worked with the Duke Blue Devils baseball team for two seasons. Then, he became the top assistant coach for the Georgia State Panthers baseball program.
Leading the Eastern Kentucky Colonels
In July 2015, Edwin Thompson got a big opportunity. He was named the head coach of the Eastern Kentucky Colonels baseball team. He led the Colonels for five seasons.
During his time there, the team had some strong seasons. For example, in 2018, they won 30 games. In 2019, they won 32 games. He left Eastern Kentucky in September 2020.
Coaching the Georgetown Hoyas
After leaving Eastern Kentucky, Thompson took on a new challenge. He became the head coach at Georgetown University. He started coaching the Georgetown Hoyas in 2021.
His time at Georgetown has been very successful. In 2022, he was named the Big East Coach of the Year. This award showed how well he led the team. The Hoyas have continued to improve under his guidance. For example, in the 2024 season, they won 36 games.
Overall Coaching Success
Edwin Thompson has coached college baseball for many years. He has led teams to a total of 278 wins. His coaching journey shows how hard work and dedication can lead to great achievements in sports.
See also
- List of current NCAA Division I baseball coaches
