Carie Dever Boaz named as head softball coach of UWA

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 AllAmerican 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 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.