Three Rivers College has announced Three Rivers softball coach Jeff Null as its new Athletic Director.
Null is entering his ninth year at Three Rivers College with a career record of 279-108. He led the Lady Raiders to the NJCAA World Series 2018 and 2021 and earned Region XVI Coach of the Year honors during both seasons. He was also named MCCAC Coach of the Year four times. Null also coached for 12 years at the high school level, winning six district titles with an overall record of 326-121.
“It is a great honor to be appointed the Three Rivers Athletic Director,” Null said. “Our athletic department is truly blessed to have such talented coaches. Each has been instrumental in building programs that are successful competitively and academically. Our newest additions, men’s basketball coach Robert Kirby and assistant men’s basketball coach Brandon Branch, have added even more excitement about the future of Three Rivers Athletics. We are all grateful for the contributions of our coaches and look forward to a bright future working alongside everyone.”
Null graduated from Montgomery High School in 1993 in Montgomery, Texas. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management from Southwest Baptist University in 1998 and a master’s in Athletic Administration from William Woods University in 2016. Null was previously the Athletic Director at Naylor High School (2010-13) and Greenville High School (2013-16).
Former men’s basketball coach Gene Bess was the Three Rivers Athletic Director for many years before his retirement in 2020 after 51 years at Three Rivers. His son Brian Bess then became the head men’s basketball coach and athletic director until his retirement in 2024 after 31 years at Three Rivers.
“I hold the Bess family in the highest regard for their invaluable contributions to our College, athletic program, and community,” Null said. “The community’s involvement is crucial to the success of our College and its athletic program. I am excited to lead our athletes to new achievements while respecting the traditions of those who came before me.”
