Mickey Dean
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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 5, 1965 Elkton, Virginia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Elon |
| Playing career | |
| 1984–1987 | Elon |
| Position(s) | Pitcher |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2001–2002 | Akron (asst.) |
| 2002–2004 | Indiana (asst.) |
| 2005–2006 | Longwood (AHC) |
| 2007–2012 | Radford |
| 2013–2017 | James Madison |
| 2018–2024 | Auburn |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 713–302 (.702) |
| Tournaments | NCAA: 17–20 (.459) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 4× Big South Regular Season Champions (2009–2012) 2× Big South Tournament Champions (2009, 2010) | |
| Awards | |
| 4× CAA Coach of the Year (2014–2017) 4× Big South Coach of the Year (2009–2012) | |
Mickey Dean is an American softball coach who most recently served as the head coach at Auburn.[1]
Dean graduated from Elon University in 1987. Dean pitched for the Phoenix baseball team and was a four-year letter winner.[1]
Coaching career
Radford
James Madison
Auburn
On September 14, 2017, Dean was named the head coach at Auburn, replacing Clint Myers who resigned in August 2017, amid accusations against him and his assistants.[2][3] In March 2024, Dean announced he would step down following the 2024 season.[4]