2014 Annual Conference
KEYNOTE
SPEAKER
(During Session2)
Carie Dever
Boaz
Email: cboaz@northwestms.edu
Twitter: @NWCC_Rangers
CarieDever Boaz begins her first season as an assistant
coach with the Lady Rangers’ softball program. She brings with her over 20
years of experience at the collegiate level as both a player and coach, two
years at the professional level and over seven years at the high school level.
Dever Boaz spent the past five seasons as an assistant at Magnolia Heights,
helping the Lady Chiefs to five state tournament appearances with two runner-up
finishes. She also taught science and established the first ever SADD program
at the school.
In 2007, Dever Boaz left the college ranks to coach in the National Pro
Fastpitch League for the Washington Glory. She guided the team to a combined
64-28 record in two seasons, winning the World Title in 2007 and finishing as
runner-up in 2008. She was named the 2007 National Manager of the Year.
Dever Boaz was the pitching and hitting coach at the University of Virginia
from 2005-07, and prior to that, served as the University of Florida’s
offensive and fielder's coach.
In June of 1995, Dever Boaz was hired as the head coach for Arkansas' inaugural
softball season (which was 1997). In eight seasons, Dever Boaz coached the
Razorbacks to five SEC Tournament appearances and two NCAA Regional berths. In
1999, the SEC named Dever Boaz Coach of the Year after leading the Razorbacks
to a 46-29 record and a runner-up finish in the conference tournament. She
coached eight All-SEC players, one All-Region performer and two NCAA Regional
All-Tournament players during her tenure.
Prior to spending two seasons on the coaching staff at South Carolina, Dever
Boaz began her coaching career in 1990 as the head varsity softball and
volleyball coach at Tulare Western High School in Tulare, Calif. While coaching
at Tulare Western, Dever Boaz worked toward her teaching credentials by
educating students in health and personal fitness.
The success of Dever Boaz's coaching career stems from a prestigious collegiate
softball resume compiled at Fresno State University. Before graduating with a
bachelor's degree in health science in 1990, she reached the NCAA Women’s
College World Series championship game in three consecutive seasons. For her
athletic excellence during the championships, Dever Boaz was selected to the
all-tournament team on two separate occasions.
While pitching and playing third base for the Bulldogs, Dever Boaz was selected
as an NCAA Second Team All-American three times. As a senior, she earned Big
West Conference Player of the Year distinction by compiling a 25-6 record with
31 complete games and 155 strikeouts. Presently, Dever Boaz still ranks among
the leaders in Fresno State history for various pitching and batting
statistical categories. She posted an 84-12 pitching record, tossed 56 shutouts
and posted six no-hitters during her four seasons.
Her excellence on the field also carried
over into the classroom. Throughout her undergraduate experience, Dever Boaz
was distinguished as a two-time Academic All-American and was named Big West
Scholar of the Year in 1990. Academics did not only play a monumental role in
her collegiate career, but Dever Boaz also continues to stress classroom
performance throughout her coaching career.
Dever Boaz was inducted into the Fresno State University Athletic Hall of
Fame on Nov. 1, 2012.
Dever Boaz conducts international
softball clinics in Holland, Canada, Italy and Australia for coaches as well as
players. She has appeared as a feature speaker and instructor for various
well-known clinics throughout the United States. In addition, Dever Boaz
authored the book "The Art of Pitching" as well as five instructional
softball videos.
Dever is married to Bruce Dever Boaz. They have an 18-year-old son, Max, who is
pursuing a rodeo career attending Northwest and a 5-year-old daughter, Macie.