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Jeff Annis

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Jeff Annis is entering his fourth year as head softball coach for the Gusties. During his first three years he directed the team to an overall record of 93-27. All three seasons, the Gusties finished second in the MIAC with an impressive conference record of 57-9. Last season, Annis' squad qualified for the MIAC Playoffs before losing to Hamline and Augsburg.

The Gusties compiled their first 30-win season in program history during Annis' first season in 2006 with a record of 31-9 and won 32 games in 2007 and 30 games in 2008. Since arriving at Gustavus, Annis and the team have broken numerous offensive, pitching, and defensive team records. He has coached six players who have garnered 11 all-conference honors, one two-time Academic All-American, and one overseas professional player, Joyce DeWitz.

Prior to coming to Gustavus, Annis compiled a record of 463-84 during his 22 years as the head softball coach at Maple River High School. He directed his teams to 21 Valley Conference titles and 15 state tournament appearances. His teams won state titles in 1992, 1996, and 2001. Annis was named Minnesota Softball Coaches Association (MSCA) Coach of the Year three times and Section Coach of the year six times. He served as secretary/treasurer of the MSCA from 1986 to 1991 and then as president from 1991 to 1993.

Annis will continue his teaching duties in the Maple River school district, where he teaches adaptive physical education and drivers' education, in addition to serving as the Activities Director. A 1979 graduate of Mapleton High School, Annis graduated from Golden Valley Junior College in 1981 and Mankato State University in 1983.

Jeff and his wife, Linda, live in Mapleton with their three children, Aaron, Heather, and Adam.