•A 50-year career in contributing to athletic excellence at Country Day, coaching multiple sports, teaching in the classroom, advising student-athletes and athletic administration. 

• Recognized as North Carolina Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame 2016 Honoree with an overall coaching record of 540–289.

• A 50-year career in contributing to athletic excellence at Country Day, coaching multiple sports, teaching in the classroom, advising student-athletes and athletic administration.

• Coached nine State Championship teams, won 15 Conference Championships, awarded the 1989 Carl Bolick Coach’s Award, NCISSA Coach of the Year (five times!), and Mecklenburg County Coach of the Year X3. 

• Inducted into the Honorary Alumni Association in 2010 and the Ed Walton Field was named in his honor in 2009.

“In addition to stacking up an amazing record with playoff and state championship wins, Coach Walton has set an example for many young athletes on how to give back to community, support and love all around you, and respect your opponent during a game as well as years after you graduate.”

–Rich Tourtellot ’84, Former Player