James Madison Named National Coaching Staff Of The Year

After becoming the top national story of the 2021 postseason with their run to and in the WCWS, James Madison has been named the 2021 NFCA Division I National Coaching Staff of the Year. Head coach Loren LaPorte, along with associate head coach Jennifer Herzig and assistant coach Libby Morris, led JMU to the program’s first Women’s College World Series appearance while also knocking off the top-seed of the NCAA Postseason in their first game. The Dukes made the final four of the championship event and finished the season with a 41-4 record.