Justin Seely

A starter on Nebraska’s first two College World Series teams, Justin Seely is in his second season as a volunteer assistant coach in the Husker program. In his role with the Husker program, Seely works primarily with the outfielders, assists with the hitters and helps in on-campus recruiting.

Seely’s extensive work with the Husker outfielders paid dividends in 2006, as three outfielders earned All-Big 12 honors despite having to replace three starters because of injuries and graduation. Right fielder Luke Gorsett highlighted the trio’s efforts, earning second-team All-America honors before being chosen by the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh round in the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft.

Seely spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Paris (Texas) Junior College for Head Coach Deron Clark before joining Nebraska’s coaching staff in September of 2005. At Paris JC, he worked with the position players, helped run the team’s offense and served as the program’s recruiting coordinator. In 2005, Paris Junior College had 11 players sign National Letters-of-Intent, including current NU senior Andrew Brown, who was also selected as the MVP of the Texas Collegiate League in 2005.

In addition to his experience in the junior college ranks, Seely also coached with the Parkville (Mo.) Sluggers in 2003, where he worked with current Nebraska Assistant Coach Dave Bingham. For two summers, Seely has coached the 17 and 18-year-old teams for the Dallas Mustangs, one of the top Connie Mack programs in the country.

Seely served as the Huskers’ starting outfielder and designated hitter during his two years in the program. He made 87 starts, hitting .355 with 11 homers and 65 RBIs at NU. His best season came in 2002, where he hit .320 with 19 doubles, seven homers and 37 RBIs in helping the Huskers return to the College World Series. Seely was best known for his grand slam in the decisive third game of the Super Regional against Richmond, a blast that sealed NU’s second straight trip to Omaha.

A native of Nacogdoches, Texas, Seely began his collegiate career at Northeast Texas Community College, where he was a two-year starter. He received his undergraduate degree in history from the University of Nebraska in 2003. Seely is engaged to Tara Hill with a wedding set for later this summer.