Feix coached 16 athletes who followed … WKU Softball head coach Amy Tudor addressed the media prior to Monday afternoon’s practice to preview the Hilltoppers’ 2019 campaign. Former Hilltopper Amy Tudor concluded her sixth season as head coach of the WKU softball team in the 2019 season. WKU Softball head coach Amy Tudor announced the promotion of Kayla Bixel from the Hilltoppers’ Director of Operations into an assistant coach for the program in August of 2016. Locklyn comes to the Hill after working the past two years as director of high school relations at Florida State (2020) and Memphis (2019). BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Softball head coach Amy Tudor addressed the media prior to Monday afternoon’s practice to preview the Hilltoppers’ 2019 campaign. 42. BOWLING GREEN – Western Kentucky University softball head coach Amy Tudor has announced the addition of Jessica Twaddle to the Hilltopper staff as an assistant coach. COACH TUDOR ON POSCHKE: “We have watched Maddie hit the ball with authority. WKU Hilltopper Heritage is a set of links to sources regarding the history of the university including biographies of faculty, staff and alumni, photographs and departmental histories. Entering her sixth season at the helm of … 28 Dec 2020. Some of the sites are maintained by other departments on campus and may not provide a link back to this site. WKU Sports @WKUSports. 1. Maddie Poschke joins WKU Softball from Murfreesboro, Tenn., where she played her prep ball at Oakland High School. video platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. White, 43, is a three-time Frank Broyles Award nominee for the nation's top assistant coach (2017, 2019 and 2020) and an 18-year coaching veteran. A standout pitcher at Western Kentucky, Kramer was a top-26 finalist for USA Softball Player of the Year and WKU's first-ever NFCA First-Team All-American honoree. Lindsay Fico @LindsayFico. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and Lady Toppers are the athletic teams that represent Western Kentucky University (WKU). 2 talking about this. Athletic Director Todd Stewart and head coach Tyson Helton addressed the news of the bowl game Monday morning. WKU Softball. Lawson tallied a record of 92-84 (.523) during her tenure with the Hilltoppers. We're wishing you all the best in 2021! Since 2000, WKU Softball has played 11 different SEC squads. https://www.facebook.com/WKUSoftball/videos/2820424738225243 We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Preparation ensues. In her senior campaign she also garnered Conference USA Newcomer of the Year, Conference USA MVP and WKU's 2016 Female Student-Athlete of the Year accolades. Last College: Valparaiso University. Hometown: Chicago, IL. Associate Head Coach julia.a.meyer@hofstra.edu (516) 463-5572 (516) 463-5572: jameyer6: Lindsay Mayer: Assistant Coach lindsay.mayer@hofstra.edu (516) 463-7574 (516) 463-7574: lindsaymayer_ Diego Ibarra: Volunteer Assistant diego.a.ibarra@hofstra.edu: coach_ibarra: Ashley Christy: Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Happy New Year, Hilltopper Nation! 165. Phone. The official Facebook account of the Western Kentucky University softball team. (270) 745-6269. WKU football announced Wednesday the hiring of Carlos Locklyn who will be the Hilltopper’s new running backs coach. “For the … Bixel joined the Hilltopper family prior to the 2015-16 campaign and works with the team's outfielders. The official Facebook account of the Western Kentucky University softball team. The men's teams use the name Hilltoppers; however, the women's teams use the name Lady Toppers. The righty was a four-year starter for the Patriots and led the team as a captain during both her junior and senior seasons. Kaytlan Kemp commits to WKU for softball and other notes to close out 2020 Kevin Patton, Henderson Gleaner 6 mins ago D.C. becoming protest battleground and … Courtesy of WKU Athletics. Athletics It is always the desire and goal to make sure our entire athletics department is provided with the highest level of care, which includes following all national, state and local healthcare guidelines and medical practices. Tudor was named head coach at her alma mater in August 2013, returning to The Hill with nine years of head coaching experience, including … BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU softball head coach Amy Tudor announced Thursday afternoon the hiring of Jon Sanders as an assistant coach for the 2016-17 season. The university's athletic program fields 17 varsity teams in 11 different sports. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. WKU Softball retweeted. video platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. Jan 1. Former Hilltopper Dani Pugh has joined the WKU Softball staff as an assistant coach, head coach Amy Tudor announced Tuesday. “Macy is a disciplined student athlete,” WKU softball head coach Amy Tudor said. Tudor was named head coach at her alma mater in August 2013, returning to The Hill with nine years of head coaching experience, including stops at IPFW, Belmont and Ohio Wesleyan. WKU head coach Travis Hudson’s crew was predicted to win its division this spring, while Rice beat out North Texas in the coaches poll for the top spot in the West Division. For the most up-to-date information on WKU’s response to COVID-19, visit wku.edu/healthyonthehill. "I've had my eye on Clayton for a long time," said Coach Beamer. He has spent the past four seasons as the defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach at Western Kentucky University. Head coach Jane Worthington has been leading the Colonels softball program at Eastern Kentucky University since its inception in 1993. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Murphy goes from class to the softball field. The Hilltoppers have gone 19-44 up against SEC opposition with Tuesday’s victory. She also served as an assistant coach at Maryland from 1996-2002 and was the associate head coach of the Philadelphia Force professional team in 2006. By: Whitney Tarpy, Assistant Director-Athletic Communication/Media Relations – Western Kentucky University BOWLING GREEN, Ky.— A three-time All-America selection at the University of Florida, Aja Paculba joins the Western Kentucky University softball coaching staff as an assistant coach for the 2013 season. WKU finished the regular season (5-6) on a three game winning streak prior to the bowl game that will be played next Saturday. WKU Baseball Camps are led by former Major League Baseball Pitcher and WKU Head Coach John Pawlowski. Sanders comes to The Hill with an accomplished coaching record, having served assistant and head coaching tenures on the collegiate, high school and club levels where he has amassed a career head coaching record of 210-105. Bixel joined the Hilltopper family prior to the 2015-16 campaign and works with the team's outfielders. In her first season at WKU, she led the Toppers to a spot in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament championship game. 1.9K likes. She’s new to the Lynx, but not to the @FGCLsoftball! Former Hilltopper Amy Tudor concluded her sixth season as head coach of the WKU softball team in the 2019 season. While there, she gathers her uniform from the locker room for the upcoming game. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Entering her sixth season at the helm of her former program, Tudor gave a position-by-position breakdown, while discussing goals, expectations, leadership and more. The official Softball page for the University of Kentucky Wildcats Twaddle, a Murray State WKU Baseball Camps are led by former Major League Baseball Pitcher and WKU Head Coach John Pawlowski BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Softball head coach Amy Tudor has announced her next signing class, comprised of six talented individuals ready to make an impact on The Hill. WKU Softball head coach Amy Tudor talks about the 2014 season with members of the media. Feix was named OVC Coach of the Year in 1973, 1978 and 1980 and remains the winningest football coach in WKU history. Come join her and the staff to receive valuable instruction on the fundamental skills of softball. WKU Softball head coach Amy Tudor announced the promotion of Kayla Bixel from the Hilltoppers’ Director of Operations into an assistant coach for the program in August of 2016. The Hilltoppers received National Letters of Intent from Randi Drinnon, Savannah Fierke, Abby Newman, Kasia Parks, Maddie Poschke and Nani Valencia. 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