The official Softball Coach List for the Michigan State University Spartans Softball Coaches - Michigan State University Athletics Skip To Main Content Michigan State Spartan Athletics The Official Website of Spartan Athletics Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com AnnArbor.comAnnArbor.com. Michigan announced Erin . Carol Sue Hutchins (born May 26, 1957) is an American former softball coach. She got a yes. Prospective Student-Athlete Questionnaire. Michigan Wolverines softball head coach Carol Hutchins announced her retirement Wednesday after 38 years with the program. They've impacted me every bit as much as I've impacted them.. I am incredibly grateful to Athletic Director Warde Manuel and Assistant Athletic Director Lisa Savoury for the confidence placed in me. She played with the USA Softball Womens National Team for the better part of nine years (2012-18, 20-21), also winning a gold medal and two silvers at the WBSC Womens World Championship. It also appeared in 12 Womens College World Series and won 22 Big Ten regular-season titles. Michigan assistant coach Bonnie Tholl high-fives Michigan's Alex Sobczak (15) during Michigan's softball game against Michigan State at Alumni Field in Ann Arbor Tuesday, April 23 2019.Jacob Hamilton. Error! She will elevate the play and competitiveness of our players immediately. Im beyond excited to finalize our already talented staff withAmandaChidester, said Tholl. Her belief in you before you believe in yourself is such a comfort. Alabama: 582. The 2015 Wolverines boasted a 60-8 record, led the nation with 118 home runs, also set program records in runs scored (540) and RBI (504), and boasted a program-best five NFCA All-Americans. Shortly after the university announced Wednesday that Hutchins was retiring after 38 seasons, it appointed longtime assistant Bonnie Tholl as the programs next head coach. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). As Taylor Bump, a recent graduate of Hutchins program, moves into her professional life in Florida, she said her coach is often on her mind. Per ESPNs Field Yates, Michigan has 33 players on active rosters ahead of the 2022 NFL season, the 7th most out of any college football program. Support local journalism. Less than two weeks after Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel hired a new baseball coach in Tracy Smith, the Wolverines coaching staff is now complete with the hires of associate head coach Ben Greenspan and pitching coach Brock Huntzinger. 2023 One hundred and thirty-two years of editorial freedom. One hundred and thirty-two years of editorial freedom. Softball Coaching Staff Sharonda McDonald-Kelley Head Coach Sharonda McDonald-Kelley Head coach Lilli Piper Volunteer Assistant Coach Justin Rickert Director of Operations Danielle Stenger Pitching coach Sports Offered Baseball Cheerleading Field Hockey Football Men's Basketball Men's Diving Men's Golf Men's Ice Hockey Men's Lacrosse Men's Soccer She leaves as the winningest coach male or female in any sport in school history. "I am thrilled for Danielle to join me here on staff at Michigan State," McDonald-Kelley said. Penn State: 347. The worst thing he could say is no.". Its crazy to think that, which makes my heart hurt. Tholl, 53, played for the Wolverines from 1998-91 and joined Hutchins staff in 1993. In 2005, Tholl, Hutchins and assistant coach Jennifer Brundage were named the Speedline/NFCA National Coaching Staff of the Year honor after Michigan became the first program east of the Mississippi River to capture the national title, capping a memorable 65-7 season with a dramatic 10-inning win over UCLA in game three of the WCWS championship series. Those years, Schoenly said, were pivotal. I am confident in my ability to leverage some of my experiences in order to positively impact a talented group of student-athletes at this great university., Added Smith: Brock has a phenomenal approach to the game of baseball, and we are fortunate to get him here to Michigan. 18 nationally. The former tight ends coach earned a promotion to co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. She helped the team to 22 Big Ten regular-season titles and was inducted into the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2006. Chidester retired from competitive softball at the conclusion of the AU season a little more than a week ago on Sunday, Aug. 28. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. WELCOME HOME!! Michigan State head softball coach Sharonda McDonald-Kelley announced that Danielle Stenger will fill one of two assistant coaching roles within the Spartan program. Macdonald is on a three-year deal with a base salary starting at $1 million, with $25,000 added to his salary every subsequent year of his contract. There was an error processing your request. I cant wait to share my knowledge and experiences from the last 10 years of playing both internationally and professionally with Team 46, and I cant wait to get to work!. For example, the defensive coordinator at TCU (Joe Gillespie) used to coach at Tulsa so we look back to see what we can pick up from their philosophies," she said. Chidester played under Hutchins and Tholl from 2009-12 and twice earned All-American and Big Ten Player of the Year honors. SoftballAssistant Coach1 Position OpenCousino High SchoolVacancy is for the 22-23 School YearSee this and similar jobs on LinkedIn. Assistant Coach (Minor Sport) 4 - 7 years experience Bachelor's Degree This Job: College Softball Coach. She pointed to Hutchins' legacy as being layered. First-year Michigan softball coach Bonnie Tholl announced the addition of U-M alum and Olympian Amanda Chidester as an assistant coach. Michigan's Amanda Chidester in 2012. But watching them grow into strong, powerful women is, without a doubt, my greatest joy when they come back as former athletes as alums, as doctors and lawyers and educators and Olympians. In the NFL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant defensive line coach Lori Locust became the league's first female position coach in 2019 and Jennifer King is in her first season as Washington's assistant running backs coach and her second on the staff. Bonnie has recruited and helped to develop some of the biggest names in UM softball history. Bonnie Tholl, who played for Hutchins and has been on the staff for 29 years, is now Michigans softball fourth head coach. In total, the assistant coaching salary pool will drop from $6.27 million to $5.4 million. This weekend, Milan Bolden-Morris made her debut on the Michigan sideline the first female grad assistant at a Power 5 school. 7/11/2022 3:08:00 PM. Sometimes you butt heads, and its not always an easy relationship, but at the end of the day, everyone knows that she just wants to make you better and a better player, but more than that, wants to make you a better person and send you off into the world the best she can. Bolden-Morris, who plans to return for a second season as a graduate assistant, hopes her work will help other women with the same dream. Former . "I can think of no better person to lead our softball program than Bonnie Tholl," said Manuel. Phone. In addition to Greenspan, the Wolverines have a new pitching coach in Huntzinger. If her mother didn't call coach Jim Harbaugh, it wouldn't have happened. She helps the offensive staff with scouting reports, researching the history of opposing defensive coaches and analyzing what plays and personnel could work well for the Wolverines. Co-offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore, special teams coordinator Jay Harbaugh and defensive line coach Shaun Nua all received new deals. Im excited for her and for her next chapter, but this is a big day-to-day loss in our sport, Nebraska coach Rhonda Revelle, one of Hutchins close friends, said Wednesday. First-year Michigan softball coach Bonnie Tholl announced the addition of U-M alum and Olympian Amanda Chidester as an assistant coach. Huntzinger faces a tough task with the Wolverines pitching situation. "Our program mission will continue to be creating empowering experiences for our student-athletes with an emphasis on personal development, earning a renowned degree and winning championships. "The greatest honor of my life has been to wear 'Michigan' across my chest as a student-athlete and as a coach," said Tholl, "and I am humbled by the opportunity to lead this beloved program. The ultimate utility player, Chidester saw significant playing time as a catcher, first baseman, second baseman, third baseman and outfielder, boasted a .355 collegiate batting average and finished her career ranked second in Michigan program history in RBI (200), second in grand slams (five), fourth in slugging percentage (.596), fifth in home runs (40), ninth in hits (248) and 10th in runs scored (157). In March, Harbaugh announced Bolden-Morris was joining his staff. Head Coach Bonnie Tholl Full Bio Assistant Coach Jennifer Brundage Full Bio Assistant Coach Amanda It blossomed into one of the most mutually respectful relationships I think Ive ever had. 420 Maynard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, Edited and managed by the students at the University of Michigan since 1890, Michigan names Greenspan and Huntzinger as assistant coaches. Hopefully, women in sport is something that becomes absolutely normal," Bolden-Morris said. She knew I could do this.. Hutchins arrived in Ann Arbor in 1983 as an assistant to Bob DeCarolis and then was elevated to head coach in 1985. Ironically, Hutchins coached against Revelle in the Big Ten championship game this year and lost to her good friend. 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Click here to learn more about the role the Lancaster County Local Journalism Fund plays in Lancaster County and to make a tax-deductible donation. Those who have played for her dont talk so much about the wins, but about what she has meant to them throughout their lives since graduating. To prepare her for the potential transition, she sat in on meetings with Georgetown football coaches. Value added benefits of the program include: Head Coach, Women's Softball Classification: Leadership, Contracted Limited Term, Part-time Compen ANN ARBOR - Michigan didn't waste any time naming a successor to legendary softball coach Carol Hutchins. Sharing her experiences as an Olympian, professional player and NCAA All-American will add great value to Michigan softball., It is an absolute honor to be back wearing the maize and blue, said Chidester. She was a two-time Big Ten Player of the Year (2011, 2012) and . A week ago, I didnt know that college coaching would be my next adventure, but when your dream job is offered to you, you have to take it. She had to figure out a long list of plays, concepts and formations on the fly. Bellamy, a former football player at Michigan who coached West Bloomfield high school to a state title this past season, is on a two-year deal starting at $225,000. How many coaches are known by one name? She also delivered a two-out RBI single in the fifth inning in a 1-0 win over Canada. FILE - Boston College's Milan Bolden-Morris (23) avoids a steal attempt by Providence's Kyra Spiwak (5) during an NCAA women's basketball game on Nov. 17, 2019 in Providence, R.I. Bolden-Morris is now a graduate assistant football coach at Michigan. "I believe she has one of the best pitching . 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A two-time All-American and Big Ten Player of the Year at U-M, Chidester also captured an Olympic silver medal with Team USA in Tokyo. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. There are so many people she has impacted. As a former minor league pitcher, Huntzinger accumulated 10 years of professional experience as a player. Im pissed off because she was right.'. Michigan softball coach Carol Hutchins, the NCAA's all-time leader in career wins, announced her retirement Wednesday. Bolden-Morris will be on the sideline Saturday when the second-ranked Wolverines play No. Im here to be a steward of the program.. Georgia: 435. "; display: block; height: 0; clear: both; visibility: hidden;}
Neither do we. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. This is in no means a referendum on how he'll play once he's on the field, but he has been so impressive in media sessions. "I want to express my respect for and admiration to all of my coaching colleagues and rivals, as the competition has made softball one of the greatest sports in college athletics. 4 class in 2018, No. Bonnie Tholl, who was named head coach Aug. 24 following the retirement of the legendary Carol Hutchins, announced Tuesday the addition of Chidester as an assistant coach. Hutchins always being real to her players is a description that comes up all the time. Hutchins, 65, graduated from Michigan State and coached first at Ferris State for one season before joining Michigan as an assistant in 1983. I have always believed in providing opportunities for individuals who are passionate about football and Mimi is someone who has shown that drive to become a football coach, he said. Michigan football co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss was placed on leave amid an investigation by university police. Tholl, herself a former Michigan softball standout, spent 29 years as the Wolverines' top assistant, including the last 20 as associate head coach. The winningest coach in NCAA softball history, Hutchins has guided the Wolverines to an NCAA title and 22 Big Ten Conference titles and solidified Michigan among the top softball programs in the country. I think about 38 years at Michigan and all the women who have been impacted by her, and thats not just the women shes coached. Daugherty came to Hope after spending a season as Academic Coach at Trine University (2021-22). Michigan's Mimi Bolden-Morris, the first female graduate assistant football coach at Power Five school since the late 1980s, poses for a photo in front of a mural of Michigan Stadium, on Dec, 15, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. RELATED: Endless emotions as ex-Michigan softball star Amanda Chidester preps for Tokyo Olympics. Michigan graduate assistant Milan Bolden-Morris made history last weekend. Bolden-Morris played a lot of sports, but she was best at basketball. Tholl inherits a program that finished 38-18 last season and lost in an NCAA regional final to UCF. It was the best decision of her life to sit me on the bench. Support MLive.com, Here are Michigan softballs best 25 players of all time. Sat Dec 3. She has been a trailblazer for Title IX and for demanding equality for women college athletes. I can think of no better person to lead our softball program than Bonnie Tholl, Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said in a statement. "Every single day, I draw on something I learned from Michigan softball and Hutch. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. I cant wait to share my knowledge and experiences from the last 10 years of playing both internationally and professionally with Team 46, and I cant wait to get to work.. I am humbled by the opportunity to lead this beloved program. The Wolverines, will be led by head coach Bonnie Tholl in her first season, and play their home games at Alumni Field in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Chiddy, a native of Allen Park, Mich., had a distinguished Wolverine career (2009-12), earning All-America status twice as a freshman in 2009 (second team) and as a junior in 2011 (first team). 2023 One hundred and thirty-two years of editorial freedom. If I hadnt gone through those two years, I would not be where I am today. She was named as Michigans Big Ten Medal of Honor recipient following her senior campaign. The Wolverines also lost their top two pitchers from 2021, with Meghan Beaubien graduating and Alex Storako transferring to Oklahoma. You learn at some point in your coaching career when you've done it for 40 years that you always thought you were just here to win games, Hutchins told The Detroit News in 2021 when she was honored as one of the News Michiganians of the Year. Please consider donating to The Michigan Daily, Stanford Lipsey Student Publications Building He then took his talents to Cal Poly for the 2021-22 season, when the Mustangs went 37-21 and ranked as high as No. Michigan Wolverines softball head coach Carol Hutchins is retiring. Please consider donating to The Michigan Daily, Stanford Lipsey Student Publications Building 3 TCU at the Fiesta Bowl in a College Football semfinal, helping to substitute tight ends into the game whose winner will play for the national championship. Brocks pitching acumen is surpassed only by his ability to connect with individuals of all backgrounds and personalities.. That has been the greatest experience ever., Follow Larry Lage at https://twitter.com/larrylage, AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://twitter.com/ap_top25. Story Links EAST LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State head softball coach Sharonda McDonald-Kelley announced that Danielle Stenger will fill one of two assistant coaching roles within the Spartan program. Longevity and success have become synonymous with Central Michigan softball and its iconic coach, Margo Jonker. Harbaugh signed a four-year extension with his salary getting cut in half after Michigan had an abysmal 2-4 record in 2020. pic.twitter.com/GdYnyDwCMG. During games, Bolden-Morris assists tight ends coach Grant Newsome with the position group substitutions and basically blends in with the staff. Bolden-Morris is from Belle Glade, an area west of West Palm Beach referred to as Muck City and known for producing dozens of professional football players and growing sugarcane. While Hutchins has always enjoyed winning, she found that unique sweet spot of being supportive of her colleagues while often competing against them. Most recently, Huntzinger was the pitching coach for Boise State. Michigan graduate assistant a trailblazer for female coaches, By opting into newsletters you are agreeing to our, Mimi Bolden-Morris of Michigan is believed to be the first female graduate assistant football coach at a Power Five school since the late 1980s. (989) 774-6688. There are countless examples of something similar among the many players Hutchins coached at Michigan. We are thrilled to welcome Ben to the Michigan Baseball program, Smith said in a statement. She grew up around the game, standing on sidelines with her father, Mike Morris Sr., and throwing footballs around. She is a proud Michigan State graduate and lettered in basketball and softball (1976-79) for the Spartans. Our program mission will continue to be creating empowering experiences for our student-athletes with an emphasis on personal development, earning a renowned degree and winning championships. "Bonnie has recruited and helped to develop some of the biggest names in U-M softball history. He also has five years of experience as a coach. Beaubien experienced first-hand how Hutchins coached each of her players as individuals, demanding their best. She steps down with a record of 1,707-555-5. In 38 years as the head coach of Michigan Wolverines softball, (1985-2022), she won more games than more than any other coach in University of Michigan history in any sport, male or female with 1,684 wins. Im ready to prove you wrong. Those issues are significant, but the new hirings mean Michigan can turn to address them. RELATED: Here are Michigan softballs best 25 players of all time, Im beyond excited to finalize our already talented staff with Amanda Chidester, Tholl said in a statement As a former Michigan captain, Chiddy has a true passion for Michigan and a clear vision for what this program stands for. An email has been sent with a link to confirm list signup. After getting the OK, she asked if there was an internship available with the Wolverines, perhaps for the summer, for her daugther. Shortly after the university announced Wednesday that Hutchins was retiring after 38. "Hutch" has been a part of the Michigan softball program since 1983 when she joined the staff as an assistant coach under Bob DeCarolis. She understood her players, and she understood which buttons to push to motivate. Michigan football released its contract agreements with a largely new assistant coaching staff on Thursday, in response to Freedom of Information Act requests. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. How grateful we all were the last 38 teams to be able to be coached by her, because nobodys going to be able to be coached by her again. She leaves the game as the winningest coach in NCAA softball history with 1,707 victories and a career winning percentage of .755 (1,707-555-5). This isnt the first time Jim Harbaugh has undergone a staff shakeup, but its the first time hes done so after a year in which his own job status came under doubt. She has pushed for more female representation in college coaching, not just in softball, and has gained respect and recognition across the country for her advocacy. All rights reserved (About Us). Linguist, his co-coordinator, is on a two-year deal with a base salary of $680,000 in year one, rising by $10,000 in 2022. Tholl, herself a former Michigan softball standout, spent 29 years as the Wolverines' top assistant, including the last 20 as associate head coach. "I know more about myself and how I respond in situations and how I handle toughness and upsetting situations," Ritter said. All Rights Reserved. Next. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Hutchins, 65, graduated from Michigan State and coached first at Ferris State for one season before joining Michigan as an assistant in 1983. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Hutchins, 65, announced her retirement Wednesday after 38 seasons, her 1,707 victories a record in the sport. Michigan assistant football coach Matt Weiss has been placed on leave amid an investigation by university police, ESPN reported Tuesday . As a Wolverine student-athlete (1988-91), Tholl was a four-year starter at shortstop and was the first player in the history of the conference to earn four All-Big Ten first-team honors. All rights reserved (About Us). Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. Andrew Kahn | akahn1@mlive.com. Michigan softball coach Carol Hutchins realized during her career that while winning is important, molding and preparing the young women she coached for their futures was her greatest priority. She was named to the all-ACC freshman team in 2018 while playing for Boston College and started every game last season at Georgetown, averaging nearly 13 points to lead the team as a graduate transfer. Shes got a way about her of pissing you off, and then you can look back at it later thinking, You know what? Tholl, also the program's longtime recruiting coordinator, becomes the fourth head coach in Michigan program history, dating back to 1978, and assumes full control of the U-M softball following the retirement of 38-year head coach Carol Hutchins. Michigan's Mimi Bolden-Morris, the first female graduate assistant football coach at Power Five school since the late 1980s, poses for a photo in front of a mural of Michigan Stadium, on Dec, 15 . Just like Greenspan, Huntzinger has longstanding ties to Smith. His base salary in 2021 will be $350,000, with the number rising to $375,000 in 2022. In all, the trio of Hutchins, Tholl and Brundage earned 14 NFCA Great Lakes Region Coaching Staff of the Year awards from 1999-2021, while Tholl added a 15th citation as a part of the region's best coaching staff in 1998. She called anyway.". The 2023 Michigan Wolverines softball team will be an American college softball team that represents the University of Michigan during the 2023 NCAA Division I softball season. Greenspan will be vital in the immediate future to convince recruits to stay, to fill holes where recruits have already left and convince current players to stick with the program. Hell make $250,000 in 2022. Valerie Sadowl in 2017 WCWS Program. He is set to receive another 10 percent bump in both categories at the end of the 2019 season. She was selected to the All-Mideast Regional team three times -- twice as a first-team honoree and once on the second team -- and was one of four Wolverines named to the Big Ten All-Decade (1982-92) softball team. It is an absolute honor to be back wearing the maize and blue, Chidester said in a statement. Kelly Kovach Schoenly, Ohio States softball coach, is in that unique position of having played for Hutchins and coached against her. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Hutchins never had a losing season and led the Wolverines to 12 Women's College World Series, winning the program's first championship in 2005. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Citing her work on the diamond and off it, Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel called Hutchins a "legend. Not only does he have to balance keeping current sophomore right-hander Ahmad Harajli and senior left-hander Jack White with the program both of whom are still in the transfer portal but he also needs to strengthen a pitching staff that held a whopping 7.00 ERA last season. Shes like Oprah.. Im ready for you to give me my shot;Im ready to help Michigan be great. That was the moment our relationship took off. Shortly after the university announced Wednesday that Hutchins was retiring after 38 seasons, it appointed longtime assistant Bonnie Tholl as the program's next head coach. Smith had a lot of work to get done in a short amount of time once he was named head coach on July 2, including convincing recruits to stay committed to Michigan, enticing current players to stay with the program and hiring assistant coaches to help accomplish those goals. Ritter says she is 100 percent who she is today because of her experience being coached by Hutchins. Support MLive.com, Endless emotions as ex-Michigan softball star Amanda Chidester preps for Tokyo Olympics, Here are Michigan softballs best 25 players of all time, After 38 years, the Michigan softball torch (a Ouija board) is passed. Iowa: 30. I was like, `No, I don't want to bother my brother.' Schoenly could not help but get emotional while talking about Hutchins, who had her work on the staff for a couple of seasons before heading into the coaching world. As the Wolverines start to build their team for the 2023 season, Greenspan and Huntzinger will play prominent roles in those endeavors. The greatest honor of my life has been to wear Michigan across my chest as a student-athlete and as a coach, Tholl said in a statement. Knowing that Im inspiring other people, being able to plant trees that I wont see grow, knowing that a girl, boy, whoever is looking up to me and is inspired by what Im able to do and see me every Saturday on TV and saying, `OK, I can do whatever I want to do because Mimis doing it,'" she said. She became the head coach two years later. Shes going to push you to be your best, and shes going to tell you what she thinks, but its not to be an ass;its what she sees. Poised, energetic, thoughtful and charismatic. Bolden-Morris acknowledged she has, and continues to have, a lot to learn about football. Chidester captured Olympic silver for the United States at the 2020 Tokyo Games, becoming the first player in Michigan softball history to claim an Olympic medal. The $7.5 million also includes $2 million in premium advances. Chidester, who ranks second in program history in RBIs (200), fourth in slugging percentage (.596), fifth in home runs (40) and ninth in hits (248), spent the previous four year playing professional softball. She also will teach health dynamics during the 2022-23 school year. "Words can not adequately describe my appreciation for all that Carol . ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Warde Manuel, the University of Michigan's Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics, announced Wednesday afternoon (Aug. 24) that Bonnie Tholl has been named head softball coach. I am incredibly honored to come to Michigan in this role, Huntzinger said in a statement. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. A week ago, I didnt know that college coaching would be my next adventure, but when your dream job is offered to you, you have to take it. While Hutchins has always enjoyed michigan softball assistant coaches, she sat in on meetings with Georgetown Coaches. 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