August 18, 2010

 

Thibodeaux promoted to head coach at Nicholls

 

Seth Thibodeaux has been promoted to head coach at Nicholls State University.

 

The associate head coach, Thibodeaux has been with the Colonels for the past three years and replaces Chip Durham. A native of Church Point, La., Thibodeaux has been recruiting coordinator, hitting coach and infield coach at Nicholls.

 

Prior to his arrival at Nicholls, Thibodeaux was an assistant at Southeastern Louisiana for two seasons. He also coached at Pearl River Community College.

 

Thibodeaux played two years at LSU-Eunice before transferring to William Carey College and earning a degree in physical education. Following graduation, Thibodeaux played one season of professional baseball with the Baton Rouge Riverbats of the independent South East Professional Baseball League.

 

The Colonels were 27-29 this past season, including 15-18 in the Southland Conference.

 

(photos courtesy of Nicholls Media Relations Office)