RICHMOND, Ky. – Lexington native and former Eastern Kentucky men's golf team member Will Sallee will serve as the assistant coach for the EKU men's and women's golf teams.
 
Sallee was a graduate assistant for the two programs since 2019.  In 2019-20, he helped the women's team finish in the top-10 in four of its seven events.  He helped the men's team to five top-10 performances in seven events.
 
"We feel very fortunate to have Will join us full time," women's golf head coach Mandy Moore said.  "He brings a love for EKU, a great playing career, teaching and caddy experience, and is passionate about helping our players.  He will be a huge part of our player development and success moving forward, and we can't wait to get started this spring."

"We are excited to have Will join our program as an assistant coach," men's golf coach Mike Whitson said.  "His experience as a player, caddy and coach will bring tremendous support to our program.  Our entire team is looking forward to Will's new role, and continuing to develop as players and students with his guidance."
 
Sallee was an assistant men's golf coach at Transylvania University for the 2018-19 season.  He also spent the summer of 2019 as a caddy for professional golfers on the European Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and Mackenzie Tour.

In four years as a member of the golf team at EKU (2014-18), Sallee earned All-Ohio Valley Conference honors and was named to the OVC All-Tournament Team three times each.

During his sophomore season, Sallee led the team and was eighth in the league with a 73.71 stroke average. He capped his season with a second place showing at the OVC Tournament where he finished with a three-round total of 214 (-2).

He recorded a third and fifth place finish in the OVC Tournament during his junior and senior years, respectively.

Sallee earned a bachelor's degree in sport management at Eastern Kentucky in May 2018.  In the fall of 2020, he completed a master's degree in exercise and sports science with an emphasis in sport administration.  He was chosen as a Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar twice by the Golf Coaches Association of America.
 
The EKU men's team opens the 2020-21 season on Feb. 14 at the La Tour Intercollegiate hosted by Nicholls State.  The women's squad begins its season on Feb. 15 at the Amelia Island Collegiate hosted by Jacksonville University.