As RTS reported last week, Premier Girl Fastpitch (PGF) and Perfect Game USA (PGUSA) have settled on entering into a strategic partnership/merger to form the new brand of PG Softball both formally announced today. Insiders say the move comes to expand the former PGF brand more regionally across the country while adding logistical and financial support to the newly merged brand moving forward.
Asbury Turns to Curry to Lead Program
Asbury University has named Megan Curry their new head coach. Curry comes to the Eagles after serving on the coaching staff at Mercer working with slap hitters, outfielders, and baserunning. She has also served as an assistant at her alma mater Samford.
Former National Player of the Year Waldrop Joins Staff at Houston
Houston has announced that former three-time All-American Florida State Pitcher and USA Softball National Player of the Year Lacey Waldrop has joined their coaching staff. Waldrop has also served on staffs at Duke and Oklahoma before coming to the Cougars.
Sources: Mega-Deal in the Works Between Premier Girls Fastpitch and Perfect Game USA
Sources out of Southern California have informed RTS that Premier Girls Fastpitch (PGF) could be looking to negotiate a deal to sell to or work some sort of a merger/partnership with Perfect Game USA. Perfect Game is a national baseball group based in Iowa that runs large scale events and an athlete scouting service.
Lye Steps Down at Bucknell
Bucknell has announced that head coach Joey Lye has resigned. She went 63-61-1 in three seasons leading the Bison. Lye plans to pursue her opportunity with the Canadian Olympic Team full-time.
Kerr Takes Reigns at Southwest Baptist
Southwest Baptist University will name Oklahoma Panhandle State’s Chad Kerr their new head coach RTS has learned. Kerr spent one pandemic shortened season at OPSU posting a 10-16 record. The veteran coach has also had stops at Lincoln, Alderson Broaddus, and Central Christian.
Drumm Named USA Softball Southern California Commissioner
USA Softball has announced the appointment of Christina Drumm as Comissioner for Southern California. Drumm an established umpire that has called at the WCWS, was also selected to the staff of officials for the 2020 (now set for 2021) Olympic Games in Tokyo. Sources also speculate this appointment could be a catalyst and bridge in bringing some of the top Club Teams in SoCal back into the USA Softball fold after previously competing under the Premier Girls Fastpitch (PGF) banner.
Alum Carosone Returns to Auburn Coaching Staff
Auburn has announced that former Tiger All-American and U.S. National Team member Emily Carosone has been hired to join Mickey Dean’s coaching staff. Carosone served the 2017-19 seasons as a graduate/volunteer assistant. Carosone replaces former assistant Ruby Rojas.
DII Extends Quiet Period
The NCAA Administrative Committee has announced that the Quiet Period for Division II has been extended to August 31. During a quiet period coaches may not recruit off campus. Coaches may host prospects and camps on campus and work camps off campus.
St. Thomas Making Move to DI
Reports broke today that the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota will be moving to Division I. It’s the first time the NCAA has given permission to an institute to reclassify directly from Division III to Division I. St. Thomas has been a national power under Hall of Fame Coach John Tschida. Tschida has guided St. Thomas for 21 seasons and led the Tommies to back-to-back DIII National Championships in 2004 and 2005.