two losses came at the Pan American Games to Nicaragua and Cuba. The team finished the tournament as the runner-up. The win total of 27 is the highest in team history. Personal Tanner grew up in Benson, North Carolina. He received a bachelor of science degree in recreational administration from NC State in 1980 and is married to the former Karen Donald, a native of Charleston, South Carolina. The couple has three children. On November 10, 2010, Tanner was initiated into the Chi Omega chapter of the Kappa Sigma fraternity at South Carolina. According to the University of South Carolina's website, "Coach Tanner's involvement with Kappa Sigma comes from the chapter's commitment to the Ray Tanner Foundation, which is dedicated to bettering the lives of economically and medically disadvantaged children." Head coaching record Achievements Career record of 1133–489–3 (.699) National Coach of the Year in 2000, 2010, and 2011 21 NCAA Tournament appearances 10 Super Regional appearances, including 5 consecutive from 2000 to 2004 6 College World Series appearances, including three consecutive from 2002 to 2004 and 2010 to 2012 2002, 2012 national runner-up 2010, 2011 national championship 2000, 2002 & 2011 SEC Championships 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2011 & 2012 SEC East Championships 1992 ACC Tournament Title 2004 SEC Tournament Title Five 50-win seasons Second-highest winning percentage among college baseball coaches in SEC history, trailing only Skip Bertman of LSU Eight first-round draft picks at South Carolina See also List of college baseball coaches with 1,100 wins References External links South Carolina profile 1958 births Living people NC State Wolfpack baseball coaches NC State Wolfpack baseball players People from Smithfield, North Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks athletic directors South Carolina Gamecocks baseball coaches People from Benson, North Carolina