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John Evans, Varsity Head Coach

Coach Evans joins us for his 8th season as Head Coach and his 9th overall with the softball program. Before joining the softball program, he was a member of the Walton Football staff where he coached the Offensive Line and ran the Strength and Conditioning program. Coach Evans is also the Head Boys Tennis Coach and has been for the past 18 seasons with State Titles in 2015 and 2022. Before coming to Walton, Coach Evans was on the football staff at East Hall High School in Gainesville, GA for 3 years where he also graduated in 1992 and lettered in football, wrestling, and baseball. He has been at Walton for 22 years. Coach Evans is married to Vicki (2 years) and has three children: Preston Junior at UGA, Mollie 10th grade, and Peyton 5th grade. You can e-mail him at: John.Evans@cobbk12.org

Austin Driskell, JV Head Coach

Coach Driskell is joining the Walton Softball program for his second year on staff. In addition to softball, Coach Driskell is also the Head JV coach for Baseball at Walton. Before coming to Walton, Coach Driskell coached at East Paulding High School for 5 years as the head JV Baseball Coach. He brings 8 years of coaching experience and 2 years of college ball experience. Having played and coached baseball through the years, he is excited to continue this new chapter in the Walton Softball program as well as supporting students in the Special Education Program. Coach Driskell and his wife Abby live in Kennesaw with their dog, Storm. You can e-mail him at: Austin.Driskell@cobbk12.org

Joanna Kay, Varsity Assistant Coach

Coach Kay joins us for her fourth season as Varsity Assistant Coach. In addition to softball, Coach Kay heads up the Girls’ Strength and Conditioning programs for multiple sports and is the Head Coach for Varsity Girls’ Flag Football as well as Head Coach for Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse. Before coming to Walton, Coach Kay coached at St. Pius, her alma mater, Mount Vernon, and Westminster. She brings over 15 years of coaching experience from softball alone. Having coached a variety of sports over the years, she is excited to return for another great season on Raider Mountain and getting back in the classroom as a Health & PE teacher. Coach Kay and Mr. Coach Kay live here in East Cobb. They have a son, Patrick (5.5y/o), and two doggies, Bella and Major. You can email her at: joanna.kay@cobbk12.org

 

Sarah Hart, JV Assistant Coach

Coach Hart is in her fourth year with Walton Athletics. For the past few seasons, she has served as the Assistant Varsity Girls’ Flag Football Coach and the JV Girls’ Soccer Head Coach. While new to softball, she is an avid baseball fan and loves sports. As a student at Walton, she played basketball and soccer. She is a quick learner and is excited to join the Walton Softball Family. Outside of athletics, Coach Hart works in the Walton Science Department, teaching Physics, Chemistry, and/or Environmental Science. Not only is she a Walton grad, but she is also a Walton parent. Her oldest graduated last year, and she also has a freshman and junior. You can reach her at Sarah.Hart@CobbK12.org.

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