Walsh welcomed as new CHS Head Varsity Baseball Coach

Coach David Walsh in action in
the Central Maine dugout.

The Canton High School Athletic Department is happy to announce the naming of David Walsh as our new Head Varsity Baseball coach.  Walsh will be taking the reigns from Coach Ben Shuffain, who served as Bulldog head coach since the 2019 season, leading his Bulldogs to the MIAA state tournament in both 2021 and 2022. 

Walsh bring a wealth of experiences with him to the Canton dugout.  Here are some highlights from his coaching journey thusfar-

• 2011-2016- Head Varsity Coach at Fenway High School featuring six straight MIAA tournament appearances- 75 wins. 22 Players moved on to play collegiate baseball
• 2016-Present- Director of Player Development at Sluggers Academy in Medfield, MA. 
• 2017-2018- Associate Head Coach/Recruiting Coordinator at Pine Manor College
• 2018-2021- Head Coach at Southern Maine Community College. Yankee Small College Conference regular season and tournament champions. College World Series appearance. 
• 2021-2022- Associate Head Coach/Recruiting Coordinator at Framingham State University- MSCAC playoff appearance
• 2022-23- Associate Head Coach/Recruiting coordinator at Central Maine Community College

It is clear from looking at his coaching resume that coach Walsh has vast experience in coaching baseball players and teams. He also brings a passion for the game and for those he coaches. We are very excited to have him joining our Bulldog team. 

Coach Walsh had this to say upon his appointment to the position- "I am very excited for this opportunity to grow the program at Canton High School. I look forward to bringing high energy, development and excitement for Canton High School Baseball"