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ESPN’s Meg Aronowitz was named a 2022 Sports Business Journal Game Changer. Aronowitz has been instrumental in helping the growth of college softball.
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After 29 years as the lead assistant at Michigan, Bonnie Tholl was promoted to take over her alma mater’s program. She discussed her emotions with Rhiannon Potkey in our Coaches in New Roles/Places series.
A matchup between Oklahoma and UCLA highlights the schedule for the 2023 Mary Nutter College Classic, which runs Feb. 23-26 in Cathedral City, Calif.
Tina Kramos wondered if she’d ever become a head coach. But after 23 years as a loyal assistant, she was promoted to take over at Illinois State. She discusses the move with Rhiannon Potkey in the Coaches in New Places/Roles series.
Ashley Wade is starting her head coaching career near a place that has special meaning. She discussed the move to UNC Wilmington with Rhiannon Potkey in the “Coaches in New Places” series.
Megan Bartlett has a “dream staff” in place as she begins her first season in charge at Arizona State. She discussed the move with Rhiannon Potkey for our “Coaches in New Places” series.
Her daughter’s medical emergency almost drove Candace Fenton-Bockbrader away from coaching. A year later, she has her dream job leading her alma mater, Bowling Green.
Stephanie VanBrakle-Prothro is stepping out of her comfort zone to become the new head coach at Memphis. She discusses the move with Rhiannon Potkey in the Coaches in New Places series.
The retirement of legendary Michigan coach Carol Hutchins leaves a void in the sport that can’t be filled. Not only a great coach, Hutchins was a fierce advocate for female empowerment.
Ohio’s Jenna Hall intended to be a teacher in the classroom. Instead, she became a teacher on the field. She discussed her path to becoming a first-time head coach with Rhiannon Potkey in the “Coaches in New Places” series.
Team McCleney set offensive records in the Athletes Unlimited Week 4 Saturday opener, while pitching and defense led Team Mulipola to victory in the second game.
A.J. Daugherty has climbed through the high school and Juco ranks to become a Division I head coach. He shares his journey in the “Coaches in New Places” series.
Former LSU infielder Shemiah Sanchez is searching for a kidney donor. Sanchez played at LSU with lupus, and now receives dialysis three times a week.
Trena Prater is used to rebuilding programs as a head coach. That won’t be the case at Campbell. Prater discussed the appeal of the job with Rhiannon Potkey in the “Coaches in New Places” series.
Team USA is in Japan to participate in the Japan All-Star Series. Assistant coach Chris Malveaux is providing a diary to share what the team is experiencing.
Team Japan won the rubber match over Team USA 1-0 on Monday in Tokyo to complete the Japan All-Star Series, which showcased many American college stars.
Baylee Klingler’s three-run home run was the difference on Sunday as Team USA beat Japan 3-2 to even the Japan All-Star Series at a game apiece.
Team USA dropped the opening game of the Japan All-Star Series 2-1 on a walk-off fielder’s choice in the bottom of the seventh inning in Fukushima, Japan.
Former Texas A&M head coach Jo Evans is back in the coaching game. Evans on Thursday was named as the new head coach at UC Santa Barbara.
Trisha Ford brings a blue-collar work ethic ingrained from her parents to Texas A&M. She discussed the move with Rhiannon Potkey for the latest edition of “Coaches in New Places.”
A few weeks after being hired as the head coach at UMKC, Kiki Stokes O’Connor will be playing in Athletes Unlimited. She discussed the balancing act with Rhiannon Potkey for the “Coaches in New Places” series.
The second annual Alliance All-Star Game on July 24th will feature the next generation of collegiate stars. Last year’s game featured 38 players from Power Five programs.
Although her mom is no longer alive, Laura Ricciardone believes she played a role in her becoming the new head coach at Yale. Rhiannon Potkey caught up with Ricciardone as part of a series introducing new head coaches.
Representatives from the NFCA and NCAA met last week to discuss a range of topics, including dugout celebrations, postseason seeding metrics and an extra day added to regionals.
