The Rebels split the series with the Bulldogs after Louisiana Tech won the opener Tuesday night. "He is an exceptional coach, recruiter and most importantly, person. 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In 2011, Feather River reached its second-straight Super Regional in a season that also saw Taylor receive the Gatorade Coach of the Year award.In 2010, Taylor was named Golden Valley Conference Coach of the Year after leading the Golden Eagles to their first GVC title since 2006. She earned her bachelors degree in business administration from Columbia College in 1997. Malcolm Butler, Louisiana Tech Associate Athletic Director/Communications. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Our baseball program just hosted an NCAA regional. 2 min read. Our goal was to find the individual who can take advantage of all of those and build this program into a perennial winner, not only in Conference USA but on a national level. Softball. at Louisiana Tech University Welcome of the official Josh Taylor Softball Camps' Website! The official Softball Coach List for the Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs The official Softball Coach List for the Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs Softball Coaches - LA Tech Athletics Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main Content LA Tech Athletics Main Navigation Menu The 2012 season was highlighted by Taylors third-consecutive 30-win season and his 10th playoff victory in the regional playoff. Why cant our softball program do the same thing? The addition of the incredible facilities and the commitment to the softball program made it very clear to me that I wanted to be a part of the University and the Ruston community. She coached 64 all-Region IX players, including six Freshmen of the Year and seven Players of the Year. Shelby Hiers. Email him at deckert@gannett.com or reach him on Twitter @davideckert98. Brand Engagement Internship Interest Form, National Anthem and Halftime Entertainment, 2022 Football Single-Game Credential Request, National Anthem & Entertainment Submission Form. She received the Region IX Outstanding Coach of the Year Award in 2005, 2007, 2008 (voted on by other coaches) and the Region IX Coach of the Year in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2016. By Ashley Springer, Louisiana Tech Assistant Director of Athletic Communications. 1 min read. Im extremely excited to be a part of the LA Tech Family and the opportunity to work with the incredible athletic department staff. The Wolf Pack hit .289 as a team with five players batting over .300 while recording a school record 62 stolen bases. Our pool was extremely strong. ", WEEKEND PREVIEW: Five things to watch as Ole Miss baseball takes on Big Ten foes in Cambria College Classic. She is a winner and Louisiana Tech is getting a star coach and person.. "We told him our expectation was to get the program back to a championship caliber level. The official 2023 Softball Roster for the Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs Skip To Main . Image. Skip to main content. The Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters softball team represents Louisiana Tech University in NCAA Division I college softball. The Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters softball team represents Louisiana Tech University in NCAA Division I college softball. At the time of its completion in the early 80s, it was considered one of the finest softball facilities in the country as the nationally-ranked Louisiana Tech squads drew large crowds. Twitter. Conference tournament champion. Her ability to recruit and develop talent is evidenced by the fact she has coached 21 all-conference players, 14 all-region players, 5 NFCA All-Americans and 6 NJCAA All-Americans during her three years at Tyler. Maria is one of the most well-respected coaches in our game, said Mike Bosch, pitching coach at the University of Florida. [3], The Lady Techster Softball Complex was home to Louisiana Tech Softball from 1982 until April 25, 2019 when an EF3 tornado destroyed the facility along with a number of other athletic complexes. 0:46. He is the perfect choice to lead the Louisiana Tech Softball program back to national prominence.. On April 25, 2019, a tornado struck the Louisiana Tech campus, completely destroying the team's home stadium that was then known as the Lady Techster Softball Complex. LA Tech is led by head coach Josh Taylor who is 49-25 in his second season at Tech and 172-134 in his career, with prior stops at Nevada (2017-2021) and Feather River College (2009-2012 6 in 5A poll, High school boys basketball: Bossier holds off Carroll, improves to 4-0, Mens college basketball: BPCC wins twice in inaugural Decari Markray Classic, High school boys soccer: Bossier notches first win, Downtown Shreveport plans specials, food, fireworks and more for Small Business Saturday, PAR says 11 insurers have become insolvent, Louisiana Tech MALT Center receives Topic 2 funding, A rail strike looms and impact on US economy could be broad, NFWF Awards More Than $5 Million for Projects in Louisiana. His athletes will have a very positive experience as they battle for conference championships over the years to come.. After crushing preseason expectations, Louisiana Tech softball enters C-USA tourney hungry for more hardware, Louisiana Tech athletics director Eric Wood added to NCAA Division I council, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Prior to joining the Wolf Pack, Taylor served as the head coach at Feather River College in Quincy, Calif. Taylor, who was an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Feather River baseball team in his first stint from 2004-07, led the Golden Eagle softball program to three-consecutive Super Regional appearances from 2010 to 2012. "Louisiana Tech should be really excited about their hiring of Josh Taylor," said Pacific head coach Brian Kolze. Prior to joining the Gold Sox, Taylor spent a season as associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at San Joaquin College in Stockton, Calif. from 2007-08. Initially built at a cost of $200,000 in the early 1980s under the supervision of former head coach Bill Galloway and former Tech President F. Jay Taylor, the 550-seat facility boasts brick-walled dugouts, wooden lockers, lights, batting cage and electronic scoreboard. THE RUSTON DAILY LEADER Brian Trahan 208 West Park Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 Phone: (318) 255-4353 THE NEWS-STAR Cory Diaz 411 North 4th St. Monroe, LA 71210 Phone: 1-800-259-7788 THE SHREVEPORT TIMES. You gotta have a window to finish the game.". Contact her at ehealy@gannett.com or followher on Twitter @_EmmaHealy_. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. "He is an exceptional coach, recruiter and most importantly, person. That is our goal. She knows how to recruit the DFW area. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. "He is an exceptional coach, recruiter and most importantly, person. We talked to a lot of people within the industry. [2], Overall, the Lady Techsters boast three Louisiana Tech College World Series teams (1983, 1985, 1986), 11 NCAA Regional squads (1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1995, 2008, 2017, 2019) and five NFCA All-Americans. Gerry Glasco : Head Coach (337) 851-6238: Lacy Prejean : Assistant Coach: lacy.prejean@louisiana.edu (337) 851-6238: Justin Robichaux : Assistant Coach: justin.robichaux . Louisiana Tech announced a one-year contract extension for softball coach Josh Taylor. On top of running all aspects of hitting and fielding instruction. Maria has been a proven winner over her head coaching career, said McClelland. Name. W: Sydney Berzon (4-0) A former Wolf Pack baseball player, Taylor was inducted into the Nevada Athletics Hall of Fame in 2015 as part of the 1994 baseball squad that finished with 41 wins, was ranked as high as No. Under Taylor's guidance, Nevada softball posted impressive marks in the classroom, sporting a fall team grade points average of 3.71 and a spring GPA of 3.75. Breaking News Brady Vernon - March 2, 2023. RUSTON Louisiana Tech Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland introduced Maria Winn-Ratliff as the sixth head coach in the history of the Lady Techster softball program Monday. I couldnt be more excited about the opportunity. "Louisiana Tech should be really excited about their hiring of Josh Taylor," said Pacific head coach Brian Kolze. Facility: Dr. Billy Bundrick Field Series: La. Additional essential personnel are: . Full Bio. Louisiana Tech announced a one-year contract extension for softball coach Josh Taylor. Maria is a good person who cares about her players success on and off the field, said Marty McDaniel, University of Tennessee pitching coach. Taylor, who was named head coach by VP and Director of Athletics Eric Wood on June 7, 2021, took a Tech team that finished 22-30 in 2021 and orchestrated one of the biggest turnarounds in the collegiate softball world in 2022. 2 ranked Washington, a team that finished with 45 wins and an appearance in the Super Regional vs. No. Division regular season champion Events are held on the Louisiana Tech University campus in Ruston, Louisiana and are ran by Head Softball Coach Josh Taylor and Softball Coaching Staff. She is easy to work with and a straight shooter. He developed 19 all-Mountain West honorees during his head coaching stint five in 2021 and another 22 Academic All-Mountain West performers. (); : In his first year of a five-year contract, Taylor led Louisiana Tech to a 39-20 overall record and a Conference USA regular season championship. (); : Assistant Softball Coach. Full Bio. In addition to her time as a head coach, Ward has also served as an assistant coach at Saint Mary's (2012) and Louisiana Tech (2004-05) during her career. When people speak of her, you hear terms like integrity, work ethic and high-level communication skills. Under Taylors guidance, Nevada softball posted impressive marks in the classroom, sporting a fall team grade points average of 3.71 and a spring GPA of 3.75. [1], On September 24, 2012, Montgomery was announced as the new head coach of the Louisiana Tech softball program. We have a long running mutually beneficial relationship with Maria during hertimeat Tyler. They play home games at Dr. Billy Bundrick Field. The Wolfpack started the 2023 season 5-10 and were 109-81 in the previous four seasons under Patrick-Swift. Softball coach: 1982-2002 2013: Walter Johnson: Football letterwinner: 1983-1986 2013: April Malveo: Track and Field letterwinner: 1995-1999 2013: George Stone: RUSTON Louisiana Tech Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland introduced Maria Winn-Ratliff as the sixth head coach in the history of the Lady Techster softball program Monday. Winn-Ratliff comes to Ruston after a three-year stint at Tyler Junior College and a 12-year tenure at Western Nebraska Community College. He becomes the first LA Tech softball coach to earn conference COY honors.. . During the course of the Lady Techsters 38-year history of playing at the facility, Tech posted an overall mark of 466-234, including 26 winning seasons. Having worked camps and clinics at LA Tech during my time in this region, I know the program very well and am beyond grateful for the opportunity to lead such outstanding young women.. ESPN+ NCAA Baseball. 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Nevada posted a non-conference win over No. During his five years as the head coach, all five of his teams finished in the top 10 in program history in batting average. Ward was instrumental in North Dakota transitioning to the highest level of collegiate softball as the 2010 season was only the Fighting Eagles' second as a Division-I member. As we searched for our next head coach, we focused on finding someone who we could entrust the future of this program and of our student-athletes.