Golden Triangle Jets Coaches

Gregg Tucker
Head Coach, Golden Triangle Jets

Coach Gregg Tucker is a 1985 graduate of Baldwyn High School in Baldwyn, Mississippi. After graduation, he attended Itawamba Community College where he was a two year member of the football team and baseball team. Coach Tucker received his undergraduate degree from Mississippi State University.

Currently, Coach Tucker is in his fifth year as the baseball coach of the Baldwyn Bearcats at Baldwyn High School. Coach Tucker’s teams have reached the playoffs each of his five seasons including, one District Championship and a North Half 2A Runner Up his first year.

Coach Tucker resides in Baldwyn with his wife, Lori and their two daughters Devin (16) and Maddie (10).

Keith Essary
Assistant Coach, GT Jets

Keith Essary has been coaching for 14 years, 12 in semi-pro baseball. For the past two seasons, Coach Essary has been the assistant baseball coach at Alcorn Central High School.

Coach Essary graduated from Alcorn Central in 1995 and has been married for 9 years to wife Emily. They have 3 children: Madelyn Grace(11), Noah Austin (7), and Ella Rose (5). Coach Essary and his family live in Corinth, MS, where they are members of Oakland Baptist Church.

Coach Essary and Emily also raise English Bulldogs to show.

Coaching Experience

1996-2002: Corinth Cobras Semi-Professional Team

Owner/Coach

2000 - USBC World Series Appearance

2004-2008: Columbia Curve Semi-Professional Team

Owner/Coach

2005 - 4^th Place ASPBA World Series; Ranked 46^th nationally

2006 - 4^th Place ASPBA World Series; Ranked 27^th nationally

2006 - 5^th Place USBC World Series

2007 - NABA World Series appearance; Ranked 9^th nationally

2008 - 3^rd Place NABA Citrus Classic; Columbia (TN) Memorial Tournament

Runner-Up

2008: Scout (Continental Baseball League)

2009: Coastal Kingfish (Continental Baseball League – Independent Baseball)

Head Coach/Travel Director

2009-2010: Alcorn Central High School

Assistant Baseball Coach