Fritz, Abbie "As I told them, this isn't a 'me' thing. Graduate Assistant Softball Coach: Makinna Akers: Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach: Softball Support Staff. Reed will be assisted by Brandi Stuart, sport supervisor and executive senior associate athletics director, during the interim period. Hocutt said Sunday that operations director for the softball team Brooke Reed, who came on in 2013, will serve as the interim head coach, according to the announcement. Woman, 21, Mourned by Family and Softball Community After Fatal Calif. The internal review focused in part on allegations that Gregory grabbed three players, according to preliminary findings the athletics department provided to USA TODAY Sports. Allegations of mental abuse date to shortly after Texas Tech hired Gregory in June 2014, according to Cassie McClure, a pitcher on the teams roster when Gregory was hired. Announcing the Extra Inning Softball Newsletter! Hocutt made the remarks during an introductory news conference Thursday in the north end zone club of Jones AT&T Stadium. In 2012, Oregon reached their second-ever Women's College World Series, where they finished 5th among eight teams. Willis, Kaylee (Jan. 13/HS) - Named Yutan/Mead High head coach Ryan Glatter to same position. WashU (Jan. 11/DIII) - Named Clarke assistant Michaela . Gregory had just completed her sixth season at Texas Tech. 9/13 Texas softball started out another home weekend with an unanticipated loss to No. "It was important for me to feel that support from the administration," Snider said. LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech University has announced a new head coach for the softball team has been hired. Such was found in Lubbock. 29 Sami Strinz-Ward @CoachStrinz Oct 16 One of the most influential people in my life. The official 2023 Softball Roster for the Texas Tech University Red Raiders. Dolphins take Erik Ezukanma, Browns choose Dawson Deaton, Team gets commitment from Utah Valley transfer Fardaws Aimaq, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Hocutt has tabbed Brooke Reed to serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main Content. Texas Tech basketball:Team gets commitment from Utah Valley transfer Fardaws Aimaq. Hoover, Madelyn Rob Breaux Published: June 20, 2022. Last time around, even while making a hire in the early fall and late in the calendar year, Texas Tech had a quality pool of candidates. Known for its highly-regarded coaches polls and All-America awards, the NFCA also educates and supports softball coaches on a variety . As a junior, he earned first-team all-district recognition after being credited with 51 tackles, 16 tackles for loss and six sacks. Assistant Coach . I followed up with the student-athlete a few days later to check in again and to apologize. LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech announced Monday that its annual spring football game will move to Lowrey Field at PlainsCapital Park in Lubbock due to ongoing construction at Jones AT&T Stadium. LMU Athletics and the LMU softball program is saddened to hear of the passing of legendary head coach Gary Ferrin, who passed away on the evening of October 15 with his family. Published: Jun. Texas Tech Invitational Mar 10 (Fri) 3 p.m. ESPN+. Carrell was born in Okinawa, the son of an Air Force colonel. No. Bailey, Kailey I want to talk more to him.'". In light of current racial events, we are all the more committed to addressing racial issues as they arise and keeping open lines of communication with our student athletes, the athletic department told USA TODAY Sports. This is a 'we' thing. Daren Hays got his 500th victory as a softball coach when Lubbock Christian University beat Texas Woman's 1-0 Saturday night in a Lone Star Conference series opener at Maner Park . Nick Williams. We're going to grow the culture and grow this program together. Softball, Men's Golf, Men's and Women's Cross Country. March 11. No school wants to be seen as a coaching revolving door for any of its programs. Among the teams that finished in the top three in the Big 12, each one swept its three-game conference series from Tech. shanon.hays@gcu.edu. We have very high expectations for success in all our programs, and we believe we can be a prominent softball program.. The official 2023 Softball schedule for the Texas Tech University Red Raiders. The Longhorns play their home games at Red and Charline McCombs Field as a member of the Big 12 Conference. Assistant Softball Coach. Korber, Lauren (); : Sami Ward is gone and Texas Tech has finally replaced her by poaching one of the top assistants in softball by tabbing Craig Snider from Texas A&M. Snider was on the Florida State national championship team before he went to A&M. Gregory was given an overall negative score as head coach: Of the 15 players who participated in the RealRecruit surveys, 60% were deemed detractors.Forty percent of the players who were surveyed had a favorable overall experience as a Texas Tech athlete, according to RealRecruit. Provided by Texas Tech Athletics. McClarity, Jacee I wish the current players and staff all the best as they move forward with future seasons.". "We have very high expectations for success in all our programs, and we believe we can be a prominent softball program.". Camp Preview: New York Lady Nightmares Bring ODM Testing to Long Island on Sat. Sign up for the MySA Morning Headlines to receive fresh San Antonio news every morning. Possible total compensation: $375,000. ", Kenna Sauer, Karrington Jones earn All-Big 12 preseason volleyball honors, Coronado quarterback Jett Carroll continues progression through 7-on-7 football, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The official 2023 Softball schedule for the Texas Tech University Red Raiders Skip To Main Content . TECH SOFTBALL Live Event Choose a Staff Member: Craig Snider Title Head Coach Email coach.snider@ttu.edu Craig Snider was named the ninth head softball coach in Texas Tech history on June 20, 2022. Craig Snider, one of the top assistant coaches in the nation who was a member of Florida State's 2018 national championship staff, has been named the ninth head softball coach in program history, Texas Tech Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt announced Monday. In late June 2019, Gregory signed a new five-year contract with the school, which hired her in June 2014. Published: Oct. 16, 2020 at 12:04 PM PDT. Reed was previously the assistant coach at Mississippi Valley State before coming to Texas Tech. Kickoff is slated for 12 p.m. on April 22 with television coverage provided via Big 12 Now on ESPN+. The average College Softball Coach salary in Texas is $46,488 as of October 27, 2022, but the range typically falls between $37,745 and $56,968. All rights reserved. September 23, 2020 / 10:51 AM vs. Buffalo. The athletic department said it was aware of two previous allegations of racially insensitive incidents within the program, according to preliminary findings of the internal review. Texas Tech will compete in the Big 12 Tournament in Oklahoma City on May 12-14. LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt announced Sunday that head softball coach Sami Ward and her coaching staff have been relieved of their duties, effective immediately. ", More:Coronado quarterback Jett Carroll continues progression through 7-on-7 football. "We believe it is in the best short- and long-term interest for us to make a change at this time,"Hocutt said in Tech's announcement. Average annual salary was $16,510 and median salary was $9,167. Graduate Assistant. "Coach Ward has built a reputation as one of the top up-and-coming coaches in the country . Edwards said Gregory repeatedly screamed, Im not afraid of you before the encounter ended. Arizona softball coach Caitlin Lowe and infielder Tayler Biehl discuss the Wildcats hitting the road for the first time this season after going 5-0 at home last week in the season-opening Candrea . Reed also played collegiately at Western Kentucky University. Cassady, Roya Texas Tech announces head softball coaching change, Texas Tech Spring Game moved to Lowrey Field, Lubbock native serves aboard U.S. Navy floating airport. Trenity Edwards and Brooke Blackwell, who were members of the 2019 Red Raiders team, told USA Today they saw Gregory grab a player last season and a former assistant coach, Leticia Olivarez, told school officials Gregory grabbed her arm so hard during the 2019 season that it left bruises. A pair of black tights are a necessity, rather than just an accessory, to stay stylish and comfortable when temperatures drop. Brandi Stuart, sport supervisor and Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director, will assist Reed throughout the interim period. They were going to be in our corner. Gregory was named the head coach in June 2014 and led the team to above .500 records since 2018. Texas Tech will offer free admission for all fans to PlainsCapital Park, the home of Lubbock ISD . J.T. These changes are subject to approval. Log In. Fill out this form to submit your transfer updates. 6 min read. To his way of thinking, making the move allowed Tech to launch the process of finding a new head coach. 0:00. Texas Tech University has released its softball coach after its second straight season with a losing record. They are led by head coach Mike White in his 5th season at Texas. Possible total compensation: . (Press release from Texas . Moffitt, Sage Tech hired Ward in October 2020 from Loyola Marymount. Melissa Schmitz. LUBBOCK, Texas - Craig Snider, one of the top assistant coaches in the nation who was a member of Florida State's 2018 national championship staff, has been named the ninth head softball coach in Texas Tech history, Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt announced Monday. There will inevitably be mixed reviews on every coach in every sport. The highest reported pay was $922,181.29 for Kirby Hocutt, Vice President. TV: ESPN+ . Rains, Ranci Director of Operations. / CBS Texas. J.T. When we approach it that way, when we try to develop these young ladies as people, then you start to see championships come. Tech has engaged a search firm and appointed an internal committee to help facilitate the process. In 12 seasons as a softball head coach, Hays has racked up 468 career victories (an average of 39 per year) and holds a .721 winning percentage. & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. At Nebraska, McClure was named to the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2016 and 2017, named to Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll five times and ranks second all-time with 13 career saves. Stuart was all-American infielder during her career at Florida State from 2000 through 2003. The Official Athletic Site of the LSU, partner of WMT Digital. Texas softball coach Mike White was ejected after the first inning of his team's 6-1 loss to Oklahoma State in the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament on Friday at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium, and before exiting the field, made an obscene gesture. ); : American football player and coach, college athletics a Texas Tech's sudden softball coaching change emphasizes progress. "Well, I thought we came out on fire. From 2010-14, he guided Texas Tech, leading the Red Raiders to a 186-96 mark. "I talked about that interview process, of meeting all the administration… meeting everybody. April 14, 2022. (Photo by Susan Wong /Cronkite News) PHOENIX - In the field of collegiate athletics, few coaches have taken the circuitous route Shanon Hays has. Gregory received a five-year contract extension in July 2019 after the softball team finished the season with a record of 42-16 and made the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2012. That's the type of support Snider highlighted when describing why Tech fit for his first head-coaching gig. Not two hours later, a report from USA Today shed more light on the abrupt departure, which comes just weeks after the firing of Lady Raiders basketball head coach Marlene Stollings. Texas Tech softball coach Adrian Gregory resigned Tuesday, saying only that it was "best to part ways" amid a report that the program is the subject of school inquiry into the well-being of its. The details were published by USA Today. Find the latest Texas Tech Red Raiders news, football and basketball recruiting, schedule and recipe for dominating the Big 12, brought to you by Wreck'Em Red The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported the news. Posted on February 25, 2023. ( Copyright 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "I can unequivocally say that I have never physically grabbed a student-athlete or coach in any way that would cause physical harm or injury to them. Buy Online StubHub: Buy or Sell Tickets Phone/Text: (806) 742-8324 . The Red Raiders finished the regular season with another losing record of 22-26 and 5-13 in the Big 12, finishing fifth in their conference. Having spoken to several of those very same candidates, expect a very different pool this time around the issues surrounding the program and the circumstances under which each of the last two coaches were dismissed is paramount in some would-be candidates minds. The Red Raiders went 21-26 overall and 3-15 in the Big 12 in 2021. 9 Texas and No. For those who might have missed the news last week, second-year coach Sami Ward was dismissed by athletic director Kirby Hocutt a week or so prior to the team taking part in the Big 12 Conference tournament that begins Thursday. They went 22-26 this season and 5-13 in the Big 12, finishing fifth in the conference. Softball, though, is a non-revenue sport where the expectations are for the program to be competitive year-in and year-out and to do so in a manner that reflects positively on the university. Softball Coaching Staff. That means this hire is important, and Tech needs to take time to get it right, so the next coach has ample time and opportunity to build a competitive team. She was inducted into the FSU athletics Hall of Fame in 2015. Snider, who spent the past three seasons at Texas A&M, also had coaching stops at Florida State and Stephen F. Austin. By Joey Helmer. Roya St. Clair. Texas Tech announced Tuesday afternoon that softball coach Adrian Gregory was "stepping down" after six seasons with the university. Gregory resigned on Sept. 22, ending a six-year run as head coach of the Red Raiders, who were 17-9 when the 2020 season was canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic. Alyx Cordell. The Michigan State alum was elected to the NAIA Hall of Fame and National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame for her success as a coach at Pittsburg State University, where she won three . Sundays surprising move of Texas Tech firing head coach Sami Ward was not the first coaching move of the year, but it was definitely the biggest thus-far and marked the first Power Five opening of this cycle. They also raised repeated complaints about the atmosphere in the program and the dynamic between the coaching staff and players. Snider takes over for the previous head coach, Sami Ward, who was fired after two seasons. Craig Snider. The NFCA/USA Today Poll is voted on by a panel of 32 Division I softball coaches. L/L: Glen Rose, Texas / Glen Rose HS (Southwestern (Texas)) 7: Kennedy Cameron: P: 5-6: Jr. R/R: . Former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton just took over duties for the Denver Broncos, and he's hired a former Big 12 quarterback as one of his position coaches. Texas Tech softball coach Adrian Gregory (Source: Texas Tech Athletics). … "Once that culture's established that foundation's builtthen it's really hard to take down. Reed also played softball at Western Kentucky University. I would like to thank Coach Gregory for her contributions to Texas Tech, athletics director Kirby Hocutt said in a statement. It is, after all, the engine that drives the athletic departments financial train. Elder, Erna By KCBD Staff. Tech hired Ward in October 2020 after she had been a three-time West Coast Conference coach of the year in five seasons at Loyola Marymount. St. Clair, Morgan Carrell, listed by WSU at 6-foot-4 and 265 pounds, played high-school football at Albuquerque (N.M.) Sandia. Scattered across the room were a handful of Tech head coaches andathletics administrators. The Red Raiders (22-26; 5-13) will close the 2022 season at the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship, held May 12-14 at USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex in Oklahoma City. It was daunting at the time, but at the same time I'm so glad I did because I knew that every one of these people had my back. Snider is hoping for similar bonds with his players as he takes overas Texas Tech's head softball coach. According to the athletic department, Gregory said, A student-athlete was asked to put her hair up before a game as is customary for performance in the sport of softball. Texas Tech Roundup: Kenna Sauer, Karrington Jones earn All-Big 12 preseason volleyball honors. "We believe it is in the best short and long-term interest for us to make a change at this time," Hocutt said in the news release. The Big 12 is a highly competitive softball conference, and even the best coaches need a window of time to implement culture and philosophy while recruiting in a talent-rich state. Over her two years in charge, 12 of 21 players left the program, including seven recruited under Stollings, according to the report. He was 78 years old. Already a Extra Inning Member? On Wednesday, Texas Tech released the results of the review that director of athletics Kirby Hocutt requested . The Longhorns (11-2-1) and the Hokies (11-4) each defeated Texas Southern and Abilene Christian (twice). Texas Tech at the NFL Draft: Dolphins take Erik Ezukanma, Browns choose Dawson Deaton. LUBBOCK, Texas Texas Tech Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt announced Sunday that head softball coach Sami Ward and her coaching staff have been relieved of their duties, effective immediately. TCU women's basketball coach Raegan Pebley will be leaving the job at season's end and informed her team of the news on Monday. Rawls, Page Brandi Stuart, who is the Tech executive senior associate athletics director and the sport supervisor for softball,will assist Reed during the interim period, Tech said. "On the first Zoom that we had with Coach Snider, he made such a strong impression," Tech athleticdirector Kirby Hocutt said. McClure said she grew so depressed she had suicidal thoughts and transferred to Nebraska. LUBBOCK, Texas (CBSDFW.COM/AP) Texas Tech softball coach Adrian Gregory resigned Tuesday, saying only that it was "best to part ways" amid a report that the program is the subject of school inquiry into the well-being of its players. Alma Mater. Heres everything you need to know about The Grinch sequel, plus the best books your kid can check out now. "I have truly loved Lubbock and the relationships I have built here. Texas Tech Roundup: Kenna Sauer, Karrington Jones earn All-Big 12 preseason volleyball honors Snider is hoping for similar bonds with his players as he takes over as Texas Tech's head. Hocutt declined to identify those areas, and perhaps they fall into personnel areas typically shielded from public view by employers. And while I was there, there were no accusations of being grabbed or verbally abused, Welborn said by text message. The Red Raiders (22-26; 5-13) will close the 2022 season at the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship, held May 12-14 at USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex in Oklahoma City. W&P Porter bowl review: A container that makes office How to score cheap flights (and mistake fares) in 2023, 6 Cabo hotels for your spring break vacation, You can still overpack the smaller Monos check-in suitcase.