Head Coach Tim Walton announced Thursday, Sept. 15, that Cassady Brewer will serve as Florida softball's newest Volunteer Assistant Coach. Brewer has spent the previous two seasons with the Gators as the program's coordinator of video and data analysis.
"I'm excited to announce that Cassady will be joining our staff as our newest volunteer assistant coach." Walton said. "Over the past two years Cassady has been a tremendous addition to our program. Her work ethic, attention to detail and positive attitude continues to be a great fit for the Gators and I look forward to helping her continue her growth in this profession."
Brewer joined the Gators in 2021 as the program's film intern. The Apopka, Fla. native's main responsibility was cutting and preparing all game and practice film used for opponent scouting, self-evaluation and training. In addition, she assisted the coaching staff with scout for all opposing team pitchers that the team would face throughout the season and oversaw the implementation of technology during practice and film sessions.
"I would first like to thank Tim Walton and his staff for giving me this opportunity." Brewer said. "I am so blessed to be a part of such an iconic brand and storied program. I have loved my time with this team the past two years and look forward to learning more from this staff in my new role! I can't wait to get to work, Go Gators!"
Prior to her time with the Gators, Brewer was a four-year starter at UCF within the Knights softball program. During her freshman campaign with the Knights in 2016, she was named the AAC Freshman of the Year along and earned a spot on the All-AAC First Team and AAC All-Rookie Team.
The talented catcher, who also played second base her freshman season, followed up with All-AAC First Team honors during both her sophomore and junior campaigns behind the plate and closed out her senior season as an All-AAC Second Team selection and NFCA All-Region Second Team member.
Brewer's name can be found littered through the Knights' record book as she holds the single-season records for doubles (16), most runners picked-off (4) and most runners caught stealing (17). She also finished her career ranked inside the top 10 in batting average (.316 – T-4th), slugging percentage (.479 – 4th), on-base percentage (.437 – 2nd), doubles (41 – 3rd), home runs (16 – T-7th), RBI (106 – 6th), total bases (273 – 10th), walks (121 – 2nd) and putouts (772 – 8th).
Academically, Brewer was a 2018 & 2019 AAC All-Academic Team member and graduated from UCF with a Bachelor's of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies and minor in Sociology. Most recently she graduated with her Master's in Sport Management this past August from the University of Florida.
Alma Mater/Degree/Year: Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies w/ Minor in Sociology at UCF (’19)
Hometown: Apopka, FL
UAA staff since: August 24, 2020
Twitter: @cassady_brewer
In their own words…
What is your favorite sports memory?
My favorite sports memory happened my junior year at UCF, we played Florida at home in front of a sold-out crowd. I went 3-for-3 with the only RBI in the game and my favorite part about it was the fact that I got the chance to call the pitches for that game. It was an amazing feeling to have with my team, one I’ll never forget. However, saying that getting work for and learn under Coach Walton is going to be one of the greatest softball experiences and I can’t wait to learn from one of the best coaches in the game.
What is the best part about your job?
Helping the game grow, this sport has been everything to me and I can’t wait help girls of all ages fall in love with this game. This sport has given me so much I’ll forever be in debt to this amazing game.
What do you like to do “off the field”?
Love going to the beach, spending time with my family and friends, and growing my faith.
