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SOFTBALL COACHES

Ed Schutte
Head Softball Coach
Email: eschutte@gpc.edu
Entering his eighth season as head coach at Georgia Perimeter College, Ed Schutte, the 2008 GJCAA Region XVII Coach of the Year, led the Lady Jaguars to 32 wins in 2008. He also guided the 16th ranked Lady Jaguars to their third regional championship in four years. Schutte boasts an overall record of 219-121, with regional tournament berths all seven years.

Never satisfied with the status of his program, Schutte continues to recruit only the best student athletes and improve his facility, with the goal of winning a national championship.

Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, Schutte was active in many sports in both high school and college. An outstanding athlete, Schutte lettered in baseball and basketball and was on state championship teams in football and basketball.
After graduation, Schutte attended Columbian College in Washington DC, where he started on the men's basketball team. From there, Schutte took his talents to Randolph Macon College in Ashland, Virginia, where he played basketball and baseball. Schutte completed his collegiate career at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. He also earned a degree from VCU.
Later Schutte played competitive fast pitch softball in a Virginia men's league in Virginia. He also coached numerous teams to the American Softball Association (ASA) and National Softball Association (NSA) softball national championships.
Schutte is married to the former Connie Wood of Virginia. The couple resides in Duluth with their two daughters, Michelle and Chris.

Ken Deyton
Assistant Softball Coach

Email: kdeyton@gpc.edu

Ken Deyton begins his third season as assistant coach of the Lady Jaguars. His main roles will be heading the defense and being involved with recruiting duties.

Deyton was born in Atlanta and graduated from Stockbridge High School, where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball. He was an All-Region selection in baseball.

After high school, Deyton pursued a business career in the McDonough, Georgia, area. He later opened a baseball and softball training facility, where he instructs aspiring athletes in hitting and fielding. He has been instrumental in preparing athletes for the college level.

Most recently Deyton coached at the newly opened Strong Rock Christian Academy in McDonough, where he helped launch a very successful first season. Deyton was also the main organizer for the Georgia Blitz Gold Fastpitch Program, where he won many Amateur Softball Association championships. He also played in men’s fast-pitch leagues.

Currently pursuing a college degree in recreation and sports management at Gwinnett Technical College, Deyton resides in McDonough with his wife, Belinda, and their five children.