Chris Malveaux Explained

Chris Malveaux
Current Title:Head coach
Current Team:Auburn
Current Conference:SEC
Birth Place:Houston, Texas, U.S.
Coach Years1:2002–2004
Coach Team1:McNeese State (asst.)
Coach Years2:2005–2008
Coach Team2:McNeese State
Coach Years3:2009–2011
Coach Team3:Louisiana (asst.)
Coach Years4:2012–2015
Coach Team4:Bradley (asst.)
Coach Years5:2016–2017
Coach Team5:Louisiana (AHC)
Coach Years6:2019
Coach Team6:Missouri (asst.)
Coach Years7:2020–2021
Coach Team7:Missouri (AHC)
Coach Years8:2021–2024
Coach Team8:Tennessee (asst.)
Coach Years9:2025–present
Coach Team9:Auburn (Co-HC)

Chris Malveaux is an American softball coach who, along with his wife Kate, are the co-head coach at Auburn. He previously served as the head coach at McNeese State.

Coaching career

McNeese State

Malveaux began his coaching career at McNeese State, where he served as an assistant head coach from 2002 to 2004. He was promoted to head coach in 2005. During his first year as head coach he led the Cowgirls to the 2005 Southland Conference Tournament Championship and an NCAA Regional appearance.[1] In four years at McNeese State he led the Cowgirls to a 108–133 overall record.[2]

Louisiana

Malveaux served as an assistant coach at Louisiana from 2009 to 2011. On July 16, 2015, he returned to Louisiana as an associate head coach.[3]

Bradley

Malveaux served as an assistant coach at Bradley University from 2012 to 2015.[4]

Missouri

On June 28, 2018, Malveaux was named an assistant coach at Missouri.[5]

Tennessee

On June 25, 2021, Malveaux and his wife Kate were both named assistant coaches at Tennessee.[6]

Auburn

On June 5, 2024, Malveaux was named co-head coach at Auburn, along with his wife Kate.[7] [8]

Personal life

Malveaux married former Bradley Braves softball player Kate Singler on December 20, 2014.[9]

Head coaching record

College

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former UL Softball Coach Chris Malveaux Moves To SEC . 1033thegoat.com . Steve . Peloquin . June 29, 2018 . June 5, 2024.
  2. Web site: Chris Malveaux . utsports.com . June 5, 2024.
  3. Web site: Bowers, Malveaux added to UL softball staff . . July 16, 2015 . June 5, 2024.
  4. Web site: Ragin' Cajuns Add Malveaux, Bowers To Softball Staff . ragincajuns.com . July 16, 2015 . June 5, 2024.
  5. Web site: @MizzouSoftball Adds Chris Malveaux to Coaching Staff . mutigers.com . June 28, 2018 . June 5, 2024.
  6. Web site: Karen Weekly Announces Hiring of Chris and Kate Malveaux . utsports.com . June 25, 2021 . June 5, 2024.
  7. Web site: Auburn names Chris and Kate Malveaux Co-Head Softball Coaches . auburntigers.com . June 5, 2024 . June 5, 2024.
  8. Web site: Tennessee softball assistants Chris and Kate Malveaux hired as co-head coaches at Auburn . . Cora . Hall . June 5, 2024 . June 5, 2024.
  9. Web site: Newlywed softball coaches will celebrate Valentine's Day on opposite sides of the diamond . . Dave . Eminian . February 10, 2015 . June 5, 2024.