Sept. 18, 2012

McCormack earns contract extension at FAU

Florida Atlantic head coach John McCormack (right) has received a four-year contract extension through the 2016 season.

McCormack has led the Owls to 131 victories in his first four seasons, including 69-47 (.595) in Sun Belt Conference contests. That is the top winning percentage during that span. McCormack has led FAU to a pair of Sun Belt Conference regular season titles and one NCAA Regional appearance.

FAU was 32-22 this past season, including a three-game sweep at Alabama of the SEC to start the season. The Owls were 19-8 in the Sun Belt, capturing the regular season crown.

Prior to becoming head coach in 2009, McCormack was an assistant at FAU since 1991. He was associate head coach for 11 years. The Owls have posted 14 consecutive winning seasons. FAU has had 89 players reach professional baseball during McCormack’s tenure, including a pair currently in the major leagues.

(photo courtesy of FAU Media Relations Office)