Mercer has named Kenneth Bellamy assistant coach. Bellamy spent the last eight seasons as head coach at USC Salkehatchie. The Indians had the best season in school history in 2019 setting a program record with 36 wins while capturing the school’s first-ever NJCAA Region 10 Championship.
Wood to Ball State
After speaking with numerous candidates with head coaching experience including Austin Peay Coach Kassie Stanfill and former successful Cardinal Coach Craig Nicholson; Ball State has settled for Lacy Wood from Harvard to lead their program. This will be Wood’s first head coaching endeavor.
Virginia Tech’s Lewis Scores National Title
New Virginia Tech assistant coach Mike Lewis has scored a National Championship in OKC without even stepping foot on the field with the Hokies. Lewis competed with his team the Kegel Black Knights claiming the USA Softball Men’s Major Fast Pitch National Championship this weekend at Hall of Fame Stadium.
Montana Softball Gets Unprecedented Gift
Montana recently received a major program gift of $110,000. The gift to assist current program needs came from William Potter a Griz Softball supporter. Potter had already gifted $100,000 that will one day establish the William Potter Memorial Scholarship to support future players.
Bucknell Turns to Caffrey to Lead Program
Bucknell has named former Penn State assistant coach Sarah Caffrey head coach. Caffrey spent the last five seasons as the top assistant for the Nittany Lions. She also had stops on staff at Utah State and Texas Tech.
NFCA Cancels Convention in Dallas
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) has announced the cancellation of their annual National Convention that was scheduled for December 9-12 in Dallas, Texas due to safety and health concerns brought by the ongoing pandemic. The event that’s brings together coaches from all levels nationally and internationally will now be held “virtually” with details TBD.
Rojas Back on the Mount
Former Coach Ruby Rojas is returning to lead the Mt. San Antonio College program. Rojas stepped away for the 2020 season to join the coaching staff at Auburn. She led Mt. SAC for seven seasons and two back to back CCCAA Championships in her first run with the program while compiling a 276-53 record.
Tarango Returns to State of Tennessee
Chattanooga has seemingly found their new pitching coach in Cheyanne Tarango. Guiding the Mocs pitching staff will be her first foray into collegiate coaching after working as a graduate manager on staff at Louisville from 2016-2018. Tarango played collegiality at Tennessee.
Syracuse Names Ruechel Assistant
Syracuse has named Evan Ruechel assistant coach. Ruechel comes to the Orange after serving the shortened 2020 season on staff at Buffalo. In 2019 he was an assistant at UNC Wilmington after making the crossover from college baseball.
Clark’s Name in Miami Discussion
Talk within the coaching circles the last few days has indicated Ohio State assistant coach Jordan Clark could be a serious candidate for the open head coaching position at Miami (OH). Clark has some good talk connected with her name and is considered an “up-and-comer” in the profession. The MU Alum joined the Buckeyes last year after three seasons on staff at Arkansas.