Samford University Athletics

Myles Gentry was announced as Director of Player Development by Head Coach Tony David on August 2, 2023. In his role, Gentry will oversee all technology, Trackman, watch communications, etc. as well as other assigned duties.

“My wife and I could not be more excited to join the Samford family,” Gentry said. “I want to thank Coach David for this incredible opportunity to join an amazing staff and a program whose tradition speaks for itself. I can’t wait to get to campus and get to work!”

Gentry comes to Samford from Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, Miss., where he spent two stints on staff with the Bobcats. In his most recent tenure from 2021-2023, Gentry served as the team pitching coach. From 2017-2019 Gentry served as an assistant coach, working primarily with the pitchers and infielders.

“So many things go into the hiring process,” Coach David said. “I talk so much here about ‘fit’ when it comes to recruiting and building a staff. Knowledge and talent matter, but getting a guy in here we felt would be a great fit for our staff and community will always be at the top of the list.

In between his first and second stints in Ellisville, Gentry worked as the pitching coach at Desoto Central High School in Southaven, Miss.

Gentry played collegiate baseball at Mississippi State University from 2012-17, where he compiled a record of 4-2 over 47 appearances. He compiled a 4-1 with a 3.69 ERA in 31.2 innings in 2013, a year that saw the Bulldogs finish national runner-up to UCLA in the College World Series.

Gentry earned his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Mississippi State in May of 2017, with an emphasis in Sports Studies and Communication. He received his Master of Science in Sports Administration from Arkansas State University in May 0f 2023.