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Scott CornettHead Coach
Scott Cornett claims Hyden, KY as his hometown, but he has spent a good chunk of his time in Pippa Passes. He played baseball for ALC from 1985-1989 before going on to play two seasons as a catcher for the White Sox. He has earned various honors and achievements, including being named a 3-time MVP in high school and college, 3-time 1st Team All-Conference, an All-American (1988-89), 2nd in the nation in batting average (1989), and was invited to both the Pan AM and USA Olympic Tryouts. Coach Cornett is also a proud member of the Leslie County High School Hall of Fame and the ALC Athletic Hall of Fame.
The Eagles Head Coach clearly enjoys teaching the game of baseball. “What I like most about coaching at ALC is the kids,” he says. “I’ve built a lot of good relationships with my players.” Coach Cornett encourages his athletes to play hard and to have fun, because, as he is quick to tell them, “You will spend the rest of your life wishing you could do it again.”
“Ultimately, as a player, you have to make sure that you can do all the little things. But your number-one priority should be to go to class and enjoy this time.”
Coach Cornett has 2 children, Haley and Dalton, and one grandson, Duncan. He lives in Pippa Passes with his wife, Kim, and son, Dalton. He has coached Eagles Baseball for over 30 years and also acts as the College’s Dean of Students & Community Life.
David HatfieldAssistant Coach
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