Brady Goode begins his first season with the Hawks as an assistant baseball coach, where he will oversee the infield and serve as the team’s Defensive Coordinator. In addition, he will play a vital role in hitting instruction, scouting, and recruiting efforts.
Goode comes to Chowan after three seasons at Mary Baldwin University (2021–2024), where he served as an assistant baseball coach. During his time with the Fighting Squirrels, he worked with hitters and outfielders, oversaw recruiting, coordinated travel, managed scouting reports, and supported player development. He began as a graduate assistant before moving into a full-time assistant role.
In addition to his collegiate coaching experience, Goode is the owner and head coach of the Richmond Trash Pandas, a summer league program competing in the NABA Richmond league. Since 2020, he has recruited top college talent from across Virginia to play in a highly competitive environment, while handling game day operations, practice planning, and travel logistics. He also brings coaching experience from the high school and youth levels, including a stint as the Varsity Baseball Coach at Mechanicsville High School (2021) and as a coach with the Richmond Baseball Academy Seminoles.
As a player, Goode was a versatile utility player at Averett University, where he spent three years, and also competed at Virginia Wesleyan University on the junior varsity team. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Mary Baldwin University and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management with a minor in Communications from Averett University.
