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Assistant Coach

Jimmy Durham

  • Age:
    47
  • Hometown:
    Houston, TX
  • High School :
    Madison; Houston, Texas
  • College:
    Ranger Junior College (1977-78); Lubbock Christian, four-year letterman total
    Bachelors of Science, Lubbock Christian (1978); masters, University of Houston
  • High School Coaching:
    Livingston, Clements
  • College Coaching:
    assistant at New Mexico Junior College, 2002-2005, won 2005 JUCO national championship
  • Family:
    Durham and his wife, Julie, have seven children; they are Chris, 17; Tyler, 16; Maggie 15; Kyle, 13; Brad, 12; Andrew, 9; and, AnnaMae, 8

Jimmy Durham, now in his second season as top assistant to head coach Tom Arrington, knows plenty about winning in the game of baseball.

Durham was an assistant coach for the New Mexico Junior College team that won the 2005 national title at the JUCO World Series. A season later, he found himself on the staff of one of the nation’s legendary programs and helped Arrington all the way to the 2006 JUCO series.

“Jimmy is a great coach,” Arrington said. “He went to high school here in Houston, had a solid playing career and then became a coach. We are fortunate to have Jimmy here.”

Assistant Coach

D.J. Wilson

  • Age:
    31
  • Hometown:
    Austin, Texas
  • High School:
    Lanier
  • College:
    San Jacinto College North; bachelor of Arts from University of Houston
     
  • Coaching:
    Eleven seasons as an assistant coach with the Gators, including nine as the team's first base coach
     
  • Family:
    Married to wife, Alisha, in 2004; Wilson has two daughters; 6-year-old Kylee Michelle Wilson and Madeline Maye, born January 16, 2007

The elder of the San Jacinto College staff, assistant coach D.J. Wilson returns for his 11th season in Gator Green. Aside from a brief move to the third base coaching box, Wilson has spent his in-game career at first base. Over the years, he’s seen plenty of talent round the bag and head for second.

“D.J. continues to do a great job,” Arrington said. “He knows the tradition of the program and understands the level of commitment we put into the game here. He was a big help to me when I arrived because he knew so much and made the transition easy. It’s great having D.J. on the staff.”

Assistant Coach

Kory Koehler

  • Age:
    27
  • Hometown:
    North Bay, New York
  • High School:
    Vernon-Verona-Sherrill
  • College:
    San Jacinto College North (1998-2000); University of Houston,(2001-2006) Bachelor of Movement and Sports Science (Kinesiology)
  • Coaching:
    Five seasons as an assistant, including one as first base coach. Adrean Post 625 Oneida County American Legion, Utica, New York. League City Hornets, Houston, Texas. Stan Musial Saints Baseball Organization Houston.
  • Family:
    Koehler and his wife, Erika, married in November of 2006. Erika is the Membership/Marketing director at the W.D. Ley YMCA in north Shore.

Kory Koehler, who played catcher for the Gators in 2000, is now in his seventh season with the team. He works primarily with the team’s catchers.

At 27, Koehler has done a great job in his first coaching job after stepping off the field as a player.

“Kory is a great young coach, and he will get his opportunities to do more in this game,” Arrington said. “As a former catcher, Kory knows the ins and outs of that position. He also plays a big role in our recruiting efforts. It’s a big plus for us to have Kory on the staff here.” Very few NJCAA teams have a coach that works specifically with the catchers.”

Assistant Coach

Alan Orgain

  • Age:
    27
  • Hometown:
    Hammon, OK
  • High School:
    Hammon High School, Hammon, OK
  • College:
    Seward County College (1998-2000); University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Bachelors of Business Administration and Business Management; Texas Tech University, Masters in Sports Management
  • Coaching:
    Burkburnett Blacksox, Connie Mack league 2003, Wichita Falls, Texas; New York Collegiate Baseball League, Athletes in Action 2005, Alfred, New York
  • Family:
    Orgain and his wife, Kara, married in 2004. Kara teaches English and coaches girls' basketball at Spring High School.

Alan Orgain is back for his second season and will work primarily with the Gator pitching staff.

A 1998 graduate of Hammon High School in Hammon, Oklahoma, Orgain pitched for two seasons at Seward County College in Liberal, Kansas. From there, Orgain went on to earn his bachelors degree in both business administration and business management from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.

Orgain has solid coaching experience. In 2003, Orgain coached a Connie Mack summer baseball team and in 2005 worked in the New York Collegiate Baseball League with Athletes in Action, based in Alfred, New York.

Excited to land his first collegiate job, Orgain played a key role as the Gators again advanced to the JUCO World Series in 2006.

As a former pitcher, Orgain also knows what it’s like to be able to work with Arrington and the pitching staff at San Jacinto College.

“Across the nation, everybody knows the San Jac name,” Orgain said. “That, plus all you have to do is mention Tom Arrington’s name and people take notice. He’s well respected in baseball circles and having the opportunity to learn more about pitching and working with young prospects is a great opportunity for me.”

Team Manager

Marcello Juarez

Marcello is in his second year with the Gator program as team manager. He comes to us from North Shore High School where he was team manager for the 2003 State Championship 5A football team and the 2004 baseball team.

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