Jack Hawke joined the Vassar baseball coaching staff in the fall of 2020 and is primarily responsible for the development of the outfielders, catchers, baserunners, and hitters. He also assists with the team’s nationwide recruiting efforts.
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Prior to Vassar, Hawke spent a season at Division II Post University in Waterbury, CT as the hitting, base running, and outfield coach. While the season ending early, Hawke helped Post to an 8-5 record with solid offensive numbers. In 13 games, the Eagles recorded 20 doubles, 82 RBI, 17 home runs, and a .456 slugging percentage.
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Before his time at Post, Hawke was an assistant at Bard College for two seasons where he was responsible for the development of the outfielders, baserunners, and hitters, and coached first base during games. He also was heavily involved in all recruiting efforts.
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In the summer of 2019, Hawke served as the assistant coach for the Albany Dutchmen of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League, a league composed of players from some of the top collegiate programs in the entire country.
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Hawke was a four-year member of the Bard baseball team and graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and then a Master’s in Teaching in 2018. He has also been a member of the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) since 2019.
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