Coach Deal is entering his 1st season as an assistant coach with the Lions.  Deal graduated from Bryan College in 2007 after leading the Lions to the most wins in school history (25) as a team captain.  The former Lions shortstop also led the nation in 2006 in assists and helped the Lions field above .950 his junior and senior seasons. 

"Coach Deal was a talented ball player whose desire to learn and grow his knowledge of the game will benefit him as a coach.  He is a gifted teacher and will be an asset to our program in every way," Coach Hasty remarked.

Also originally from North Carolina, Deal graduated high school from West Caldwell HS in Lenoir, NC.  Deal earned his teaching licensure degree from Bryan and has been married to his wife Deanna for 3 years.  They reside in Dayton, TN.

If you would like to contact Coach Deal please call the baseball office at (423) 775-7569.