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Email: dash.oneill@cv.edu
Dash O’Neill begins his eighth season as an assistant coach for the Chattahoochee Valley Baseball Team. A native of Brooklyn, New York, O’Neill is currently fulfilling his requirements for his Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services at Troy University.
O’Neill is a 1997 graduate of Sequoyah High School in Canton, Georgia. While prepping at SHS, Coach O’Neill was the recipient of several post season accolades and set numerous school records. During his career at Sequoyah, he was a three time All-County selection (1995-96-97), was named the defensive player of the year and received the hustle award three years in a row (1995-96-97), as well. Additionally, he was named Team Captain during the 1995 and 1996 seasons. Furthermore, O’Neill set school records for hit by pitches (24), single season walks (22), career walks (58), single season assists (71), and career assists (234).
After a stellar career at Sequoyah High School, O’Neill then moved on to Andrew College in Cuthbert, Georgia where he became a two-year starter at catcher for the Tigers. The ever-hustling O’Neill enjoyed a successful career at Andrew College, while being named to the GJCAA All-Star team in 2001 as well as being named the Tigers team captain during the 2001 campaign. O’Neill left Andrew College with solid career numbers, as he hit .318 for his career while knocking in 57 runs. His efforts were rewarded, as he furthered his career at Columbus State University and was a member of two College World Series teams (2002, 2004), with the 2002 team winning the NCAA Division II National Championship.
O’Neill is a tireless worker and complete team player for the Pirates as he works with all aspects of the game for Coach Thomas, however, more specifically, Coach O’Neill serves as the Pirates offensive and infield coach. Under O’Neill’s tutelage, the Pirate offense has consistently been one of, if not the, best in the ACCC, as the Pirates are perennially among the league leaders in batting average, on base percentage, runs scored, hits, walks, hit by pitches and stolen bases. During the 2010 and 2011 campaigns, O’Neill’s offense led the ACCC in literally every meaningful offensive category, while the Pirate offensive juggernaut averaged over 10 runs per game. Additionally, the 2010 edition of the Pirates scored a school record 513 runs, which led the entire country at every level of collegiate baseball. Furthermore, Coach O’Neill was recently recognized as the 2011 Alabama Baseball Coaches Association Community College Assistant Coach of the Year. A true player’s coach, O’Neill is a team favorite of the Pirates with his ability to relate the game from a player’s perspective, while keeping the atmosphere light.
Born May 9, 1979, Coach O’Neill makes his home in Phenix City, Alabama. In his spare time, Coach O’Neill enjoys playing hockey, watching movies, and spending time with his friends and family.
