Gary Van Tol (February 3, 1967) is an American

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coach and former player. He is the manager of the

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. Van Tol played college baseball at

Treasure Valley Community College Treasure Valley Community College is a public community college in Ontario, Oregon, at the western edge of the Treasure Valley. Its service area is sections of Malheur and Baker counties. Additionally Harney County and the city of Burns have ...

from 1986 to 1988 before transferring to

Gonzaga University Gonzaga University (GU) () is a private Jesuit university in Spokane, Washington. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Founded in 1887 by Joseph Cataldo, an Italian-born priest and Jesuit missionary, the univ ...

where he played for coach Steve Hertz in 1989 and 1990. He served as the head coach at

Centralia College Centralia College is a public community college in Centralia, Washington. Although it primarily offers certificates and Associate degrees, it also offers a few Bachelor's degrees. Founded in 1925, Centralia is the oldest continuously operatin ...

from 1994 to 1995 and

from 1997 to 2001. He was the head baseball coach at

Boise State Boise State University (BSU) is a public research university in Boise, Idaho. Founded in 1932 by the Episcopal Church, it became an independent junior college in 1934 and has been awarding baccalaureate and master's degrees It became a publ ...

(2020).

Playing career

Van Tol enrolled at

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, and played

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for the Chukars. After earning an associate degree from TVCC, he transferred to

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. As a senior in 1990, Van Tol was named first team All-

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North Division.

Coaching career

On October 6, 2005, Van Tol returned to Gonzaga as an assistant coach. On November 27, 2017, Van Tol was named the head baseball coach at

Boise State University Boise State University (BSU) is a public research university in Boise, Idaho. Founded in 1932 by the Episcopal Church, it became an independent junior college in 1934 and has been awarding baccalaureate and master's degrees It became a publ ...

. Van Tol is the first coach the Broncos have had since 1980, when the school disbanded the program. Van Tol had two years to prepare the Broncos for competition in 2020.

Head coaching record

References

External links

Boise State Broncos profile
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