University of Hawai'i at Manoa Athletics

“Rich Hill is a special coach. The University of Hawai'i has hired one of top coaches, leaders, motivators, teachers, communicators, and program builders in all of college baseball. Coach Hill is unmatched in terms of his ability to handle every aspect of an elite Division 1 program. Coach Hill will positively impact his  players, his coaching staff, the University of Hawai'i, the Honolulu community, and the entire state of Hawai'i on a daily basis and will build a program the Islands will be incredibly proud of.” - Jay Johnson, Arizona head coach

“Coach Hill has taught me quite a bit, and if it wasn’t for him and the rest of the coaching staff, I wouldn’t have had the success that I did. He has all these quirky sayings, it kind of keeps your mind off the pressure of playing this game. One thing Coach Hill has taught me is to go out and have fun! He has been a great mentor to me.” - Kris Bryant, Chicago Cubs, former player

“I am so happy for Coach Hill and his family! He’s my mentor, my coach, my friend and the University of Hawai'i just hit a grand slam! Coach Hill will continue to improve the rich tradition of Hawai'i Baseball!” - Eric Valenzuela, Long Beach State head coach

"What a home run hire for Hawai'i Baseball! Rich Hill is one of the best baseball coaches in the country. He believes in team building, he believes in development, he believes in culture and he will have a tremendous positive impact on the Honolulu community in Manoa. Coach Hill is a tremendous hire who will do a great job of continuing to build on the great foundation set by coach Trap. I’m really excited for Coach Hill who I had the honor and privilege to work with back in 2002. He is one of the biggest influences in my life as a coach and as a person and I am very happy for him. Home run hire! Go Bows!" - Brian Green, Washington State head coach

"I am forever grateful for Coach Rich Hill. He provided me with the opportunity of a lifetime: a best-in-class education from the University of San Diego, and an unforgettable experience playing Division 1 baseball. Off the field, Rich taught me lessons that will continue to benefit me long after my baseball career.

I could not be more excited for Rich and his new opportunity at the University of Hawaii. I wish him the best of luck! Aloha, Coach, and Thank You! ???? - Connor Joe, Colorado Rockies, former player

“Coach Hill was such an integral part of my baseball career I can positively say I wouldn’t be where I am without him and I will be forever grateful for the opportunity I got to play for him at USD. Whenever I think of my time as a Torero, I will always envision Coach Hill preaching attention to detail and that trult created my thought process behind the little things. It’s been the little things that have allowed me to reach and stay in the Big Leagues. He always cared about things bigger than baseball, and now as I’m a husband and I move into fatherhood I finally understand why he focused so much on creating good men over good baseball players. Thank you for the best 4 years I could have imagined Coach Hill!” - Paul Sewald, Seattle Mariners, former player

"Rich Hill is flat-out the template for what you want in a head coach. Experience and youthful exuberance! He has the track record for winning championships, perfecting players, the NL MVP, and developing young men! If I was an AD or a GM, Rich Hill is the first guy I would call!" - Jim Harbaugh, Michigan football coach, former USD football head coach

“Rich Hill is more than a nationally respected collegiate baseball coach; he’s a force.  Beware the unsuspecting recruit, athletic director, or president when encountering this tidal wave of charisma, persuasiveness, and passion.  Whether building a team of outstanding talent, lobbying for more resources for his program, or advocating for one of the many young people he mentors, Coach Hill wins, on and off the field.” - Dr. Mary E. Lyons, former USD President