John Reeves Position: Assistant Coach Experience: 19th year in 2012

John Reeves, the driving force behind Cal's pitching success, is set for his 19th season with the Golden Bear program for the 2012 season. Reeves, who brings more than two decades of coaching experience to the field, has helped numerous Cal pitchers earn All-American accolades.

Reeves oversaw Jolene Henderson, who shouldered almost 90 percent of the pitching for the 2011 Cal team that advanced to the Women's College World Series. Last year, Henderson was lauded as the Pac-10 Pitcher of the Year, marking the second time in program history that a Bear has earned that honor. Additionally, she was a first-team All-American, All-Region and All-Pac-10 selection. In her first year in a Cal uniform in 2010, Henderson was also honored for her pitching achievements as a member of the Pac-10 All-Freshman team. Both Henderson and Valerie Arioto were named to the All-Pacific Region first team.

Another disciple of Reeves, right-hander Arioto was lauded with placement on the All-Pac-10 first team and was named a Louisville Slugger/NFCA First-Team All-American. Additionally, in 2009, Reeves was instrumental in Arioto earning Easton All-America status, first-team All-Pac-10 selection and a third-team Louisville Slugger/NFCA All-American.

In 2008, Reeves helped groom Marissa Drewrey into an all-conference and all-region pitcher (29 wins). Other All-American pitchers under Reeves' watch include Jocelyn Forest and Whitney Floyd. Cal graduate Kristina Thorson (36-10, 0.83 ERA in 2006) who was a three-time All-American from 2004-06.

Prior to his arrival at Cal in 1994, Reeves served as head softball coach at Lynbrook High School in San Jose, Calif. He led his teams to a combined 105-27 record over five years, including a Central Coast Section title. From 1987-93, he coached the Twin Creeks Diamonds ASA team, developing more than 30 players who earned positions on Division I softball teams. He has also served as a Bobby Sox and PAL coach for 12 years.

In addition to his coaching stints, Reeves has presented pitching techniques and strategies at various clinics, including the NFCA Softball Exposure Camp. Reeves graduated from San Jose State with a bachelor's degree in liberal studies in 1980. He resides in San Jose.

John Reeves By the Numbers (Cal Only)
-30 All-American selections
-90 All-Region selections
-96 All-Conference honors
-5 Academic All-American certificates
-37 Academic All-Conference selections
-Coached seven Olympians
-18 winning seasons
-18 seasons in the postseason
-9 trips to the Women's College World Series
-11 WCWS All-Tournament Team selections
-38 NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team selections

John Reeves Coaching Honors (Cal Only)
-2011 NFCA Pacific Region Coaching Staff of the Year
-2002 NFCA Coaching Staff of the Year