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Head Coach Boomer Walker
It was only natural that Boomer Walker would someday wear a coach's cap at Southern Idaho. After assisting the Golden Eagles for 8 years Boomer took over as head coach two years ago. Boomer was barely walking when his dad, former head coach Skip Walker, started coaching at CSI. And Boomer has always been a part of the program. He was a 12-year-old bat boy when he witnessed the Golden Eagles' national championship in 1984.
Last season, Boomer led the Golden Eagles to a 41-19 record and a second-place Region 18 tournament finish.
Boomer starred for Twin Falls High School, leading the Bruins to a state championship in 1988. Then, he wore the gold and black himself when he played at Southern Idaho from 1989 to 1992, winning all-region honors as a shortstop in 1992. After playing at Northeast Louisiana University, Boomer worked as a student assistant in 1995, gaining valuable coaching experience.
In 1996, Boomer returned to Southern Idaho to re-unite with his father. The two still work together but now Boomer is the head coach and Skip is a hitting instructor.
When Boomer isn't coaching from the dugout or third base, he enjoys waterskiing and playing softball. Boomer and his wife Maria are busy with their son. No one was surprised he has a baseball moniker - Tai Ripken Walker.
Pitching Coach David Carter
David Carter returned to the College of Southern Idaho for his third stint with the Golden Eagles two years ago.
Born and raised in Blackfoot, Dave first came to CSI to play baseball in 1986, leading the Golden Eagles to a fourth-place finish at nationals. He finished his freshman season with a 6-2 record. As a sophomore, Dave was selected to the all-region team, going 9-3 on the season. CSI won the region championship that year as well.
Dave finished his college playing career at UNLV, leading the Rebels to the national tournament in 1988 and 1989 as a pitcher in both starting and relief roles.
After playing professional baseball for two years, he worked as a graduate assistant at Southern Utah University.
In 1995, Dave returned to CSI as an assistant coach for one year before taking an assistant coaching job at CEU for two years and finally an assistant position at Utah Valley State College from 2000 to 2003.
During that span, Dave worked with 18 pitchers that have been drafted or signed professionally.
Dave's main responsibility at CSI is working with the Golden Eagle pitchers.
Dave enjoys spending time with his wife Shelby and playing golf.
Hitting Coach Jim "Skip" Walker
Golden Eagle baseball fans know him as Skip. People who spend a lot of time around him are familiar with the phrases "jeezo-peezo," "mentality," and a few others too colorful to print here. His players, both former and current, can recite the five P's - "proper planning prevents poor procedure." But it's the rich history Jim Walker has brought to the CSI program that defines who he is.
Skip Walker is a legend at CSI. Not only was Walker inducted into the CSI Athletic Hall of Fame this year, but Frontier Field was officially named the James F. "Skip" Walker baseball field.
In his 30 years at CSI, Walker planted the trees, built the clubhouse and played a major role in creating one of the top five JUCO fields in the country. Along the way, he has cultivated baseball players, winning 12 region titles, competing in eight JUCO World Series and winning a national championship in 1984, taking third in 1988, fourth in 1986 and fifth in 1975.
Retiring from head coaching duties last season, Skip will continue to be a part of CSI baseball, staying on as a hitting coach.
Walker, 60, has been married to his wife Julene for 38 years. They have a daughter Carly and a son, Boomer, who is the Golden Eagles head coach.