Van Zant was named the Mountaineers coach in December 1994, following the death of Dale Ramsburg.[1] Van Zant was fired after the 2012 season.[5] He then became an umpire in youth and college baseball. He became the head softball coach at Bridgeport High School in Bridgeport, West Virginia, coaching his daughter. He had previously coached youth travel softball teams.[6] He is married.[1]
Head coaching record
Below is a table of Van Zant’s yearly records as an NCAA baseball coach.
National championPostseason invitational champion Conference regular season championConference regular season and conference tournament champion
Division regular season champion
Division regular season and conference tournament champion
Conference tournament champion