University of Minnesota Athletics
Gopher Softball Announces Cody Shoemaker as Director of Operations
7/23/2018 1:16:00 PM | Softball
MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota softball Head Coach Jamie Trachsel has announced the addition of Cody Shoemaker as the programs' Director of Operations. Shoemaker, his wife Eliana and their four kids, Kole, Kade, Avery and Aleena come to Minneapolis following his three year tenure with Missouri wrestling.
"I am very excited and proud to welcome Cody Shoemaker and his family into our Gopher softball program," said Trachsel. "Cody's character, personality and high level experience make him the perfect fit for this position and program. His communication skills, professionalism, and eagerness to be part of Minnesota softball and this athletic department will serve him well as he makes an immediate impact not just on our staff, but in the lives of our student athletes and those who are connected and passionate about Gopher softball as well."
A native of Dover, Pennsylvania, Shoemaker served in the same role with Missouri wrestling who has finished in the top six nationally over the last three seasons. In his role, he oversaw all team and staff travel, assisted in the scheduling of completion and practice times, filming and video editing and was responsible for managing a $1.3 million dollar budget.
"I am super stoked to come to Minnesota and be a part of the Gopher Family," Shoemaker said. "I believe this program is on the brink of unprecedented success in the classroom, community and competition, and I am grateful to Coach Trachsel for allowing me to be a part of it. We have an awesome coaching staff in place that will pour our hearts into these girls and help them have all the necessary tools in their toolbox to be successful in all three C's of their life (Classroom, Community and Competition). I would also like to thank Brian Smith (Head Wrestling Coach at The University of Missouri) for his leadership and guidance over the past three years in helping prepare me for this great opportunity here at Minnesota."
Prior to his time at Missouri, he spent four years at Michigan State where he assisted the Spartans' wrestling program with internal operations. He also served on a two-year mission trip for his church to Sao Paulo, Brazil prior to his time at Michigan State.
Shoemaker graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northwood University in Midland, Michigan, with a bachelor's degree in Marketing and has a master's degree in Management, Strategy and Leadership from Michigan State.
"I am very excited and proud to welcome Cody Shoemaker and his family into our Gopher softball program," said Trachsel. "Cody's character, personality and high level experience make him the perfect fit for this position and program. His communication skills, professionalism, and eagerness to be part of Minnesota softball and this athletic department will serve him well as he makes an immediate impact not just on our staff, but in the lives of our student athletes and those who are connected and passionate about Gopher softball as well."
A native of Dover, Pennsylvania, Shoemaker served in the same role with Missouri wrestling who has finished in the top six nationally over the last three seasons. In his role, he oversaw all team and staff travel, assisted in the scheduling of completion and practice times, filming and video editing and was responsible for managing a $1.3 million dollar budget.
"I am super stoked to come to Minnesota and be a part of the Gopher Family," Shoemaker said. "I believe this program is on the brink of unprecedented success in the classroom, community and competition, and I am grateful to Coach Trachsel for allowing me to be a part of it. We have an awesome coaching staff in place that will pour our hearts into these girls and help them have all the necessary tools in their toolbox to be successful in all three C's of their life (Classroom, Community and Competition). I would also like to thank Brian Smith (Head Wrestling Coach at The University of Missouri) for his leadership and guidance over the past three years in helping prepare me for this great opportunity here at Minnesota."
Prior to his time at Missouri, he spent four years at Michigan State where he assisted the Spartans' wrestling program with internal operations. He also served on a two-year mission trip for his church to Sao Paulo, Brazil prior to his time at Michigan State.
Shoemaker graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northwood University in Midland, Michigan, with a bachelor's degree in Marketing and has a master's degree in Management, Strategy and Leadership from Michigan State.
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