President’s Message

Dear Galveston College Student-Athlete:

Welcome to Galveston Island and the Whitecaps family.

Galveston College student-athletes have a rich tradition of success in the classroom and on the field. Our goal is to support you academically and athletically while preparing you to be successful in the world outside of athletic competition.

Galveston College offers a wide variety of courses and programs that lead to associate degrees for university transfer and workforce development, workforce certificates, and other types of certification that can help you move ahead. Our faculty, staff, and administrators are dedicated to providing you with excellent instruction and outstanding service.

Your success is our priority. We know that sometimes life outside of the classroom can impact school. When a helping hand is what you need, Galveston College is here for you with a wide range of student support services, including advising, counseling, and tutoring assistance. We appreciate that you have chosen to attend Galveston College, and we encourage you to take full advantage of the many resources provided by the college.

This Student-Athlete Handbook provides you with information and policies to enhance your experience as a student-athlete at Galveston College. Please use it in conjunction with the Galveston College Student Handbook and Galveston College Catalog as a basic reference for campus life.

As you pursue your educational, athletic, and career goals at Galveston College, I hope that you experience success and opportunities for personal growth and development.

Sincerely,

W.Myles Shelton, Ed.D. President

Athletic Director’s Message

Welcome Whitecap Athlete!

On behalf of everyone involved with the Galveston College Athletic Program, I extend a warm welcome to you into our family. Your college years will be some of the most memorable moments in your life, and we are so glad that you have chosen Galveston College to be a major part of your life.

Not only do I want you to succeed on the playing field, but I want to remind you that you must do your part in the classroom to help us achieve our academic goals. Our standards are high and you will be expected to continue this tradition of athletic and academic success!

I want Galveston College to remain one of the best Junior Colleges in America. You will be expected to live up to the high expectations that are required to attain our goals. You would not be here if your coaches did not believe in you and I am here in any capacity to help you. I wish you all the best this year and I look forward to seeing you in action.

Go Whitecaps!

Kelly Raines

Kelly Raines Athletic Director/Head Softball Coach

Athletics Staff Directory

Dr. Myles Shelton

Dr. Van Patterson

President VP for Administration & Student Services

409-944-1200 mshelton@gc.edu

409-944-1206 vpatterson@gc.edu

Mr. Ron Crumedy Director of Athletics Associate Vice President for Student Services

Kelly Raines

409-944-1315 mwinn-ratliff@gc.edu

Coaching Staff

Kelly Raines

Head Softball Coach

409-944-1315 kraines@gc.edu

Rome McNary

Assistant Softball Coach

409-944-1314 rmcnary@gc.edu

409-944-1340 rcrumedy@gc.edu

Brian Reinke Head Baseball Coach

409-944-1312 breinke@gc.edu

Ryne Edmondson Assistant Baseball Coach

409-944-1345 redmondson@gc.edu