Published 10:31 am Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Newells coaching style is known for his teams aggressive style of play, leading to a top 14 national ranking in scoring in the past four years at AUM. Some of these rule changes will affect volunteer coaches and the transfer portal. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. He was also a volunteer assistant at the University of Arkansas in 2014 and coached at the Doug Gillis International Fastpitch Institute. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.Use of this website constitutes acceptance of the Ryzer, LLCTerms of Use and Privacy Policy, Coach Eric Newell's Troy All Skills Prospect Camp. Kristy Lawrence, Troys director of operations for the past 10 seasons, will assist Smartt and Ward. In addition, these positions have recruiting and student development responsibilities, as well as specifically defined administrative duties. Harland Bower joined the Blue Devil gridiron program in December 2021, and serves as an assistant coach, working . Decker oversaw one of the top pitching staffs in the A-SUN during his time at Kennesaw State. Camp check-in will begin 15 minutes prior to the start of camp. Experienced Assistant Coaches: Assistant coaches with college coaching and recruiting experience have responsibilities for an important position group within the football program (ex. In total, his AUM and Williams Baptist teams have won eight conference championships. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed. The first clinic on December 17th will begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at 11:45 a.m. Coordinators: Football Coordinators (Offense, Defense, Special Teams) research, plan, implement, evaluate and improve the effectiveness of major functional units within a football team. TROY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Trojans head softball head coach will be away from the field for awhile. A Coach Newell coached team, first and foremost, we want to be winners on and off the field. Throughout her nine-year coaching career, Mullins' teams have advanced to five NCAA Tournaments, including all three seasons at Mississippi State. He is very well-rounded in all aspects of the game. Campers will be made aware of the characteristics that define successful softball players. Troy Softball's assistant coaches Camden Decker and Anna Shelnutt will be conducting a variety of positional skills clinics throughout the day on Saturday December 17th. When you register online, you will complete the Troy University Camps and Clinics Releases and Required Forms. In 2021, Mullins led the Trojans to their first NCAA Tournament in 25 years and has been the head coach at Troy since 2014. Newell will be replacing longtime Troy coach Beth Mullins, who resigned from her post following a medical leave of absence just before the 2022 season began. (Source: Troy University Athletic Department), Troy University names Beth Mullins softball head coach, Man charged with murder in Sunday shooting, Million Dollar Fish returns to Lake Martin, Man charged in Jan. 11 Montgomery homicide. "I also want to thank the four amazing coaches that I've had the privilege of working under Vann Stuedeman, Tyra Perry, Marla Townsend and Natalie Poole. Mullins is a Fairhope native and was an All-Conference USA player at UAB before entering the coaching world as an assistant coach at UAB in 2004. TROY, Ala. ----- Auburn University at Montgomery softball head coach Eric Newell was announced the new head coach of the Troy University softball program today. Coach Newells success has been admirable, Ive watched from afar as his teams have been winners year in and year out, and Im thrilled to be able to learn what makes his teams so talented., Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Enterprises Mykel Johnson receives Troy offer, Coggins plans to bring stability to PLAS Football, WVU quarterback Will Crowder transferring to Troy, Troy track and field competes at Vulcan Invite. We want to develop a championship caliber staff, he said. Skip To Main Content. (Submitted photo). The Trojans played their home games at Troy Softball Complex. AUM also stole more than 100 bases in each of the last four seasons and his pitchers combined for an eye-popping 1.97 ERA and 54 shutouts over the past four seasons. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. She finished her career ranked in the program's top 10 in: RBIs (fourth), home runs (fifth), total bases (fifth), hits (sixth), doubles (sixth) and walks (seventh). The school announced the decision in a press release on Feb. 6 and stated that Troy University "fully supports Mullins on her decision." In 2021, Mullins led the Trojans [] This event is currently full. Copyright Ryzer, LLC. Coach Eric Newell's Troy Softball All Skills ID Camps. This will allow campers to interact one-on-one with the coaching staff. Newell played college baseball at Williams Baptist and earned his bachelors degree in education from the school before earning a masters degree from William Woods University. The field was lowered to improve sight lines and the outfield was replaced with artificial grass. Decker is an Illinois native that played college baseball at Waubonsee Community College and Trinity International University. Smartt is a Troy native that played her collegiate career at Charles Henderson. She also played professionally for the Scrap Yard Fast Pitch League. Camps are led by Head Coach Eric Newell and staff. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Antonio Jamal Holmes reception at JCA Thursday, Coggins plans to bring stability to PLAS Football, WVU quarterback Will Crowder transferring to Troy, Troy University announces keynote speakers for John Lewis Leadership Conference. Ward has been the pitching coach at Troy since 2019 following one year at her alma mater Mississippi State. Copyright Ryzer, LLC. The press box was also updated to include offices, a media area with press box and an expanded concessions area, as well as new officials locker rooms. His coaching career started as a volunteer assistant with the Trinity International softball team during his playing days. Head Coach newelle@troy.edu: 3446 3446: e_newellcoach: Camden Decker: Assistant Coach deckerc@troy.edu: 3466 3466: Anna Shelnutt: Assistant Coach ashelnutt@troy.edu: 3446 3446: Anna Williams: Volunteer Assistant Coach kalawrence@troy.edu: 3446 3446: Kristy Lawrence: Director of Operations kalawrence@troy.edu: 808-6296 808-6296 Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach. He also holds the record for most career wins at Williams Baptist. Ward played college softball at Mississippi State and is considered one of the best pitchers in the schools history. That is very important to me, he said. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.Use of this website constitutes acceptance of the Ryzer, LLCTerms of Use and Privacy Policy, Coach Eric Newell's Troy Softball All Skills ID Camps. In addition, these positions have significant recruiting and student development responsibilities, as well as specifically defined administrative duties. The group also topped Conference USA in six offensive categories. In addition to being a great pitching mind, I also anticipate him working and helping in many other areas of the softball program and really take advantage of his versatility.. We are thrilled to welcome Eric Newell and his family to Troy, Troy Athletic Director Brent Jones said. Troy native Taylor Smartt will serve as co-interim head coach. We use cookies to ensure you the best experience. Decker will now have the chance to coach one of the Sun Belts top pitchers in Brantley native Leanna Johnson. The only season without 30 wins during that four-year stretch was the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season. Mullins took a leave of absence for medical reasons just before the start of the 2022 season and the team has been led by co-interim head coaches Taylor Smartt and Holly Ward since then. Longtime Troy University softball coach Beth Mullins officially resigned from her position on March 14, effective immediately. All rights reserved. (Submitted photo). Organized games between campers will provide a competitive outlet after specific drills have been practiced. Mullins has not spoken publicly since she took her leave of absence and only released a small statement along with her resignation. Assistant Coach/Defensive Ends. I would like to thank Brent Jones, Sandy Atkins and of course head coach Eric Newell. Troy University's softball team announced the hiring of pitching coach Camden Decker on Tuesday. Shelnutt comes to Troy after one year as an instructor at Champions Fast Pitch Academy in Marietta, GA. Shelnutt was one of the most prolific players in the history of Florida State softball and was the star . Additionally, Cooley earned All-America and USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Week honors. Coach Newell will be hosting a couple of camps throughout the Fall of 2022. " Beth Mullins has done a tremendous job building our softball program into a consistent winner during her tenure as our head coach," Jones said. He also was a member of the USA Mens Fastpitch National Team and went on to serve as an assistant at both UT-Arlington and Delaware before becoming the pitching coach at Kennesaw State. (Photo courtesy of Auburn University at Montgomery Athletics) On Thursday, Troy University announced the hiring of longtime Auburn-Montgomery coach Eric Newell as the school's new head softball coach. A college degree and a minimum of 1-3 years of coaching, recruiting or relevant experience are required. We cant let good players from the Wiregrass get out of the Wiregrass. Assistant coaches Taylor Smartt and Holly Ward will serve as co-interim head coaches during Mullins absence. The estimated total pay for a Assistant Softball Coach at Troy University is $35,445 per year. Former AUM coach Eric Newell will lead the Troy softball program. The 2012 offense finished in the single-season top 10 in school history in runs, home runs, slugging percentage and stolen bases. Skills to be covered at camp include: hitting, throwing, base-running, defense, pitching and we will also do live/simulated game situations to finish up the camp. Mississippi State became just the fourth SEC program in the past 10 years to win series against Alabama and Tennessee; the Crimson Tide were ranked second and the Lady Vols were ranked fourth when the games were played. On behalf of Troy University Athletics, I want to thank Beth for her dedication to our softball program and its student-athletes over the past eight years. If a kid is getting heavily recruited from the big schools we dont want them to get out of the area and we want them here at Troy. This camp will allow campers to interact one-on-one with Troy pitching Coach Camden Decker and Troy hitting Coach Anna Shelnutt as well as some current Troy softball athletes. Additionally, 13 of her players have earned NFCA All-Region honors, 12 have earned all-conference distinction and one was named USA National Player of the Week. I'm here to win at everything we do on the field, in the classroom and in the community. The Bulldogs ended the season with their highest slugging percentage since 2004 with a .422 mark. It starts in the circle and Troy already has two proven pitchers in the circle and its my understanding we have an incoming freshman that can really throw it well, too. Troy will open the 2022 season this weekend by hosting the Trojan Classic. Responsible for: cconditioning, off-season program, summer camps, equipment distribution and inventory. Troy University announced on Feb. 6 that head softball coach Beth Mullins would be taking a medical leave of absence due to an unspecified health issue. These camps will be limited to the first 20 athletes who register. When you register online, you will complete the Troy University Camps and Clinics Releases and Required Forms. Newell said hes excited for the success that Troy has had in recent years and pointed to the pitching staff as being something hes especially looking forward to working with but also pointed to stolen bases and batting average as something he wants to improve as he implements the Newell style of play. We have to conquer the Wiregrass, he flatly said. The Division I Council met as a part of the NCAA Convention in San Antonio, Tex., this week. Twitter. Evidence of football knowledge (technical and tactical), teaching ability, creativity, leadership and strong communication skills are essential. The cost for each camp will be $100.00. During that stint, she helped the Eagles to a Southern Conference Tournament title and the program's first NCAA Tournament appearance. Smartt will focus on Troys offense and defensive efforts, while Ward will manage the pitching staff. As a sophomore in 2002, she led the team in RBIs (31) and walks (17) as the Blazers won a then-program-best 39 games. Decker comes to Troy after spending the past four seasons as the pitching coach at Kennesaw State and is the first assistant coach hiring that new head coach Eric Newell has made since arriving in Troy. Offensive Line, Offensive Backs, Wide Receivers, Defensive Secondary, Defensive Line, Linebackers). On Thursday, Troy University announced the hiring of longtime Auburn-Montgomery coach Eric Newell as the schools new head softball coach. This camp will be limited to the first 35 athletes who register. Go Trojans.. The Lady Toppers also set single-season records for triples (14), RBIs (221) and slugging percentage (.419). I saw myself aligning with the same core values that Brent has and also Chancellor (Jack Hawkins), as well, and what they stood for. I am really excited to be in Troy and join this great program, Decker said. "With the combination of our new facility and Beth's tradition of success, we are excited for the future of the Troy softball program.". The Bulldogs enhanced their numbers in batting average, runs scored, hits, walks, strikeouts, on-base percentage and stolen bases. The Troy Trojans football program represents Troy University at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level, where it has competed since 2001. In 2005, Mullins became an assistant at Georgia Southern until 2007 when she returned to UAB. He is a relentless recruiter who knows our recruiting area extremely well, while also having regional and national connections and demonstrating a proven track record in player development. In 2006, she tutored SoCon Player of the Year Shanita Black, who broke 12 school records en route to earning conference tournament Most Outstanding Player and All-Southeast Region accolades. Mullins, who took a medical leave of absence prior to the season, was in her eighth season as Troy's head coach. "I am so excited about what Camden brings . Published 11:10 am Monday, March 14, 2022. University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement, About University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. All of us wish her the best of luck in the future.. He is very good with maximizing each pitchers potential and he is a proven pitch caller. She also served as an assistant coach at Western Kentucky in 2010 and 2011 before becoming an assistant at Mississippi State. Skills to be covered at camp include: hitting, throwing, base-running, defense and a segment on pitching for the pitchers. Her contributions and leadership to the program have moved Troy Softball onto the national stage with an NCAA Tournament appearance in addition to numerous Top 25 and Power Five victories. Troy University announced Sunday that head coach Beth . Ive always thought very highly of Troy and was tired of losing recruits to them at AUM. The future is incredibly bright with Eric Newell leading our proud softball program.. One of the top young coaches in college softball, Beth Mullins has been named the second head coach in Troy University's NCAA Division I softball history, Athletic Director John Hartwell announced . The weekly show airs live from Momma Goldberg's Deli on the Square in Downtown Troy from 6-7 p.m. plus the full Troy Sports Radio Network. "I'm honored to be the next softball coach at Troy University," Mullins said. Mullins ends her Troy career with a career record of 208-150 with more than 30 wins in five of her seven years at Troy, including more than 30 wins in three of her final four seasons. In her final season with the Blazers in 2010, the squad broke 15 individual and team offensive records while making its first NCAA Tournament appearance. For the past eight years shes served as a full-time assistant coach, coaching the infield and serving as third base coach. I am so excited about what Camden brings to the table, Newell said. Her father, Mark, was a longtime baseball coach at Troy and her brother, Chase, currently serves as head baseball coach at Charles Henderson. Coach Newell is a national championship winning coach who has had tremendous success everywhere he has been. Beth Mullins resigns as Troy softball coach. Published: Feb. 6, 2022 at 3:28 PM PST. The program is one of the Top 50 winningest softball programs in the Division I, and has an overall record of 988-660-4 (.599) as of the end of the 2021 season. @Coach_Bower. They are the reason that I have this opportunity and I wouldn't be here without their support.". Im open-minded, were not ready to discuss names yet but between myself, Brent and (Deputy Director of Athletics) Sandy Atkins were going to put together a great staff. Ages 14 and up for these camps Each camp is limited to the first 24 that register. Brown University Athletics . Decker comes to Troy after spending the past four seasons as the pitching coach at Kennesaw State and is the first assistant coach hiring that new head coach Eric Newell has made since arriving in Troy. The cost for this camp will be $160.00. In those close games, where its hard to scratch out a run, well find ways to scratch our runs to give our pitchers the help they need.. "We are extremely excited that after an extensive nationwide search with tremendous interest to have one of the rising stars in the softball coaching world as our new head coach," Hartwell said. The Trojans play their home games at Troy Softball Complex located on the university's campus. Contents 1 History 2 Coaches 3 Attendance Records 3.1 NCAA Top 50 Attendance (Head Coach- Eric Newell, Hitting Coach Anna Shelnutt, and Pitching Coach Camden Decker.). As a senior, the right-handed hitter was named All-Conference USA after anchoring the squad in batting average (.311), hits (51), on-base percentage (.379), RBIs (27) and home runs (five). Troy assistant coaches Taylor Smartt and Holy Ward spent the entire 2022 season as co-interim head coaches and helped guide the Trojans to the schools second straight 30-win season and the fourth in five seasons. Troy fully supports Mullins and her decision to step away from the team to focus on her well-being, the university said in a news release. Smartt and Ward will be thrown into the fire quickly as Trojan softball begins the season this coming weekend for the Trojan Classic with games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. During her junior campaign in 2003, Mullins led the team in home runs (five) and walks (16). TROY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Trojans' head softball head coach will be away from the field for awhile. The university did not specify the nature of that issue nor when she is expected to return. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. A college degree and a minimum of 5 to 8 years of coaching and recruiting experience are required, preferably in college and ideally in Division 1. In conjunction with the Head Coach, plans and executes a successful program that would include duties such as: conducting regular team practice sessions; coaching the student athletes, evaluating the student-athletes' performance in practice and competition; monitoring the conditioning and training of student-athletes, advises and counsels student-athletes regarding their obligations to comply with all rules and regulations related to financial aid and eligibility, as well as personal . All rights reserved. The football program joined the Sun Belt Conference in 2004. 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