Travis Wilson
	Position: Assistant Coach Experience: First Season Alma Mater: St. Bede's College, 1995

With one of the most well-versed and unique backgrounds in collegiate softball, Travis Wilson is prepared to make his first season as an assistant softball coach at Florida State a memorable one.

Wilson is a native of New Zealand who will take on an important role with recruiting. The baseball, softball and cricket veteran serves as the Seminoles' hitting and fielding coach, looking to enhance the defensive approach to a unit that brings back several position players in 2012.

"Travis is from both professional baseball and the New Zealand National Program," head coach Lonni Alameda said. "From the first time I met Travis I knew he would be a great fit for our program. It is not often you come across someone that has played the same game that the girls do and yet has 10 years of Major League Baseball experience. He is personable and he has won at the highest level of this game from the men's side. He has played every position you can on the field and has been among some of the world's best in men's fastpitch. I believe Travis will be able to relate to the players on a unique level as he stills plays the game. He is excited about this opportunity and can help our program get to the next level."

From 1996-2004, Wilson played seven seasons in the Atlanta Braves organization covering all stops from Rookie Ball to Triple-A. He enjoyed much success in his professional stint, being named an All-Star for the Appalachian League (1998), South Atlantic League (1999) and the Carolina League (2000). He was named Carolina League Player of the Year for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, and led the Grapefruit League in hitting for the Braves during spring training in 2001.

Wilson ended his professional career in 2004 with the Cincinnati Reds' organization in Chattanooga, Tenn. As a softball player in New Zealand for the Black Sox, he made his debut as a 16-year old in 1994 and was named both the New Zealand Softballer of the Year and the Canterbury Softballer of the Year after posting a team-best .396 batting average in 1996. He would earn the Canterbury Player of the Year honor multiple times and become one of his country's biggest softball ambassadors. He continues to play today.

Wilson's most recent baseball stint was as an instructor for the Idaho Falls, a Rookie League team of the Kansas City Royals. His tasks included scouting the Pioneer League, writing reports and utilizing video while communicating with the Royals organization on several prospects. His efforts have helped the Royals claim their status of having the best farm system in Major League Baseball, as asserted by several minor-league publications. On the field, he helped his players develop their infield/outfield skills, base running and hitting mechanics. Wilson also served as expert commentator for the ISF Men's World Softball Series, and was fielding coach and video analyst for the Black Caps of the New Zealand Cricket Association.

Wilson is married to his wife, Jill. The two have a son named Tyler.

2011-12 Season

2012 Softball Almanac 

FSU Softball Visiting Team Guide 

2011 Fall Schedule 

2011-12 Walk-On Information 

Camp for Amber Howard 

General Information

Dugout Club Newsletter 

Florida State Softball Team Awards Announced

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