Herzig Honored As Top Assistant

James Madison associate head coach Jennifer Herzig has been named Division I Assistant Coach of the Year. The award, given annually by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA), goes to the top coaching staff assistant in all of DI. Herzig has been integral to the Dukes success since joining the staff in 2012. Her work paid off huge in 2021 as JMU made one of the greatest runs in NCAA history. The Dukes would finish 41-4 making the program’s first appearance at the Women’s College World Series, while upsetting No. 1 ranked and eventual National Champion Oklahoma in their first game.