A heralded player on every stage, Victoria Hayward’s coaching career has risen meteorically in the last decade, culminating in Wednesday’s announcement that she is Nevada’s new head coach.

The Wolfpack’s leader on the moments that shaped who she is as a coach and “why Nevada”:

Among the hundreds – yes, hundreds – of assistant coaching transactions that were made this summer, here are the best moves from around the country.

AUX is trading palm trees for deep dish, with the second season of the pro softball competition moving from San Diego to Chicago.

Even Cat Osterman wants to see Odicci Alexander pitch. The legend gave the rookie the Opening Day start in Athletes Unlimited. Both Team Osterman and Team Hayward opened with wins.

Cat Osterman hosted a Team USA reunion in the season-opening Athletes Unlimited draft, but Erika Piancastelli stole the show by selecting Canadian ace Sara Groenewegen with the No. 1 overall pick.

Athletes Unlimited is launching a series of professional leagues across different sports, starting with softball in August of 2020. The league will feature unique innovations, including individual players earning points and teams changing weekly.