Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Texas Glory Fastpitch Softball Club in North Texas. Were ready and excited to play.. Molly Rainey was intrigued by what DeLong had to say right away. The momentum UNT gained in that series quickly dissipated. The North Texas softball team is losing one of its longtime assistant coaches. Of course, coaches for Texas' beloved game of football topped the highest-paid list, thanks to powerhouses Mack Brown, Kevin Sumlin and Charlie Strong, who brought in more than $5 million each. Kee guided the Pirates to four NCAA tournament appearances before she and assistant coach Natalie Kozlowski were suspended and later fired following an internal inquiry into complaints about the program. Chance of rain 90%.. "We're. Lewisville, TX / Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville: 5: Haley McAlexander: OF-So. High 76F. Every morning, get a link to our newly redesigned e-Edition and the top Denton headlines you need to start your day. Coach Freeman comes to lead the Eagle Softball program from Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. The 2022 season saw the Jayhawks finish with a 20-36 overall record, marking only the third-complete season KU has seen under McFalls. Coaching Staff . Scattered thunderstorms during the morning. They were hungry, they wanted to be really good.. I cannot thank my staff, my student-athletes and those associated with the program enough for their dedication and hard work.. The reception is different than when I first got here, DeLong said. Assistant Coach: 940-369-7958: Jamie.Allred@unt.edu @JamieAllred24: Jason Gwyn : Assistant Coach: 940-369-8769 . By Brett Vito Staff Writer Think about what kind of work goesin to striking out one batter. Stay up to date with all of the sports news coming out of Denton-area high schools. bvito@dentonrc.com, By Brooke Colombo With the Charge, she worked primarily with outfielders and hitters, coordinated with the rest of the staff on practice and game-day plans and coached first base. They split the first two games, falling to Northwestern in the opener before beating Abilene Christian. He is in his fifth season at the helm of North Texas softball. It really showed them this needed to be taken seriously.. Its how we act and mesh as a team. Schoblocher was coming off one of the best individual seasons in program history, hitting .389 with 17 home runs. UNT finished 19-31 in 2015 and had several players leave the program following the season, including Taylor Schoblocher. Camps and clinics are ran by University of North Texas Head Coach Rodney DeLong and coaching staff. UNT came back from a three-run deficit to beat Charlotte 6-3 in its tournament opener. Asst. We won't share it with anyone else. Savage went 15-8 with a 2.64 ERA. Collegiately at Texas State, Zaleski was a two-time NFCA All-American as a player for the Bobcats while twice earning both Southland Conference Player & Hitter of the Year honors (2003 & 2004). How about striking out the side? Trautwein had to throwa minimum of 63 strikes withoutinducingany contact. Im excited about the regional and to keep playing, infielder Tayla Evans said. Rain. Go To Coaching Staff. Get exclusive coverage about business in Denton County in your inbox twice a month, with a focus on the housing market. Oklahoma has such a great offense and so many talented players, DeLong said. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. UNTs coach had gathered with his players at the North Texas Athletic Center to experience program history together when the NCAA revealed the fields for this weeks regional tournaments. The team posted program-best marks in batting average (.290), slugging percentage (.512), runs scored (297), home runs (71), RBI (274) and total bases (707). But you have to have that experience, you have to get under the lights and those big crowds to get used to it.. DeLong was among the coaches Texas Tech was considering to take over its program earlier this year before he pulled out of the process. The North Texas softball team has been picked to win Conference USA in the leagues preseason coaches poll. Error! She's the hardest worker on our team, she brings it every day and she deserves all the credit and all the success in the world.". That chemistry was vital late in the season. UNT on way to NCAA softball regionals as turnaround under Rodney DeLong picks up steam. Mean Green earned C-USAs automatic NCAA regional berth by winning the conference tournament at home and finished 37-16. Rainfall around a half an inch. UNT started the season 13-2, which was the best 15-game start in program history and finished with a 19-5 record. 5' 4'' Season 3 is presented Bat Club USA. The University of North Texas named Rodney DeLong as its fifth head softball coach, University President Neal Smatresk and Director of Athletics Wren Baker announced June 13, 2018. Illinois and Penn State joined an exclusive group with the Illini's 20-18 win in a nine-overtime thriller on Oct. 23, 2021. Thompson pitched three innings, allowing just two runs on six hits. He is in his fifth season at the helm of North Texas softball. The official Softball Coach List for the University of North Texas Mean Green. This past season, Zaleski served as the volunteer assistant on head coach Patty Gasso's staff during Oklahoma's record-setting run to the program's sixth national title. The Mean Green lost 11 of their final 18 games. Receive information from our advertisers or special DR-C offers. My years here have been full of great memories. By Brett Vito SSE winds at 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 25 to 35 mph. The upcoming season contains a lot of question marks, both on and off the field. Assistant Coach, University of Texas (July 2022-), Volunteer Coach, University of Oklahoma (Sept. 2021-June 2022), Head Coach, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (June 2019-Aug. 2021), Head Coach, Temple College (Aug. 2010-July 2019), Assistant Coach, NPF's Dallas Charge (May 2016-August 2016), Graduate Assistant Coach, Texas State University (Aug. 2005-May 2006). To see it all come together at the right time is pretty special.. There is always pressure to win, Kee said before the season. That number might be a bit anomalous considering there were just four in 2018 and two in 2017 according to the NCAA record book. Softball - Texas State Athletics Texas State Countdown Texas State Stories Softball / Feb 15, 2023 Texas State Hosts Three Teams for I-35 Tourney Texas State faces Lamar on Thursday before three games against South Dakota State and one against New Mexico State. 2023 The University of Texas at Austin Athletics, J. Dan Brown Family Player Development Center. I want to thank coach Kee for the hard work and dedication that she and her staff have poured into this program, UNT athletic director Wren Baker said. Ashley Peters was named C-USA Preseason Pitcher of the Year after finishing 20-7 with a 2.43 ERA last season. Jamie Allred - Softball Coach - University of North Texas Athletics Jamie Allred Title: Assistant Coach Bio Head coach Rodney DeLong announced the hiring of Jamie Allred as pitching coach for North Texas softball on June 13, 2018. Staff Writer An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. cc: @D1Softball, @ConferenceUSA, @notarabledays, @justfactsmaam, @NCAAsoftball #GMG x #MGSB x #HopeIsDope pic.twitter.com/OFUlP8CGNK, "That was a great performance by Hope," UNT head coach Rodney DeLong said in a school release. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Staff Writer So it was only fitting that on February 29, 2020, DeLong would lead his team to victory over the school he rooted for as a boy while making history at the same time. There was a problem saving your notification. Hes an Oklahoma native and led Cameron to the Division II national tournament in consecutive seasons earlier in his career. 1, 2016. SSE winds at 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 25 to 35 mph. Three weeks before knocking off Oklahoma, they edged a top 10-ranked Louisiana team 2-1 in Lafayette, marking the second win in as many seasons against the Ragin Cajuns. North Texas picked to win Conference USA softball title in preseason coaches' poll. They know what it looks like now and how close we were. At Temple College, she also spent time as a Sports Information Director, as a Student Success Coach for all athletes, as the Deputy Coordinator for Title IX for Athletics and as an instructor in the Physical Education Department. Instead of starting his ace, Hope Trautwein, DeLong decided to go with freshman Ariel Thompson. Home | Coaches & Contacts; 469.236.8838 | Donate. In his inaugural season, DeLong led the program to its first winning season since 2009 with a 31-21 record. The victory marked the 50th career win for the Mean Green skipper, making him the fastest coach in North Texas softball history to reach the 50-win mark. Zach Pekale is an alumnus of Arizona State University with a degree in sports journalism. Every Wednesday morning, get the week's top crime stories in Denton from the Blotter in your inbox. Every morning, get a link to our newly redesigned e-Edition and the top Denton headlines you need to start your day. She cited what she saw as an uncomfortable environment within the program as the reason for her departure before her senior year. 7.0 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 21 Ks Opportunity knocked, Bryant said. 5 Oklahoma on the road. You cant do it without the support of the administration and the financial backing. Get the latest, most up-to-date breaking news in your inbox. "Coach Zaleski brings a wealth of experience with her to the University of Texas, not only from her time spent in the coaching ranks, but also from her playing career as a professional with National Pro Fastpitch and as a two-time All-American at Texas State. Create a password that only you will remember. The building replaced a trailer with temporary restrooms. . Oklahoma Louisiana and Texas players and. You have permission to edit this article. Create a password that only you will remember. Athletic Director & Head Softball. For (the kids) to get to see how it changed practice, how it could affect our lineup for those 10 or 14 days, that really helped prepare us a lot for what were looking at now, DeLong said. Invalid password or account does not exist. 2022 Fall Report: North Texas. Growing up in Lawton, Oklahoma, University of North Texas head softball coach Rodney DeLong was a die-hard Oklahoma Sooners football fan. The North Texas softball team is losing one of its longtime assistant coaches. Prior to Austin Peay, DeLong was an assistant coach at Georgia Tech and served as the hitting instructor and infielders coach. The game was 3-3 in the sixth when senior outfielder Kenzie Young hit a sacrifice fly that scored first baseman Tayla Evans to put the Mean Green ahead 4-3. We are recruiting high caliber athletes and will be a popular transfer destination for good players who want to come closer to home or come to a place where they will be allowed to play freely and be successful. White Oak, TX / White Oak High School: 2: Braylynn Henderson: RHP-Fr. Building a clubhouse and expanding the stands are in the long-term plans. Also on her coaching resume was an August 2005-May 2006 stint as a graduate assistant at Texas State. Winds NW at 15 to 25 mph. 1 UCLA Vs. No. Third person in Division II and 6th person in NCAA history to hit 2 Grand-slams in one inning. View Type: Toggle List View Toggle Card View Toggle Table View. And its not just talk. 1 Oklahoma softball behind 4-run inning, 2023 Clearwater Invitational: Schedule, scores, how to watch, The college softball mercy rule, explained, Oklahoma softball: The all-time starting lineup, The top college softball non-conference tournaments and games to watch this season, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. at The University of North Texas | in Denton, TX Welcome to the Rodney DeLong Softball Camps website! He and his wife, Melissa, have one child, Lauren. We won't share it with anyone else. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS. She started her career at Central Florida before electing to transfer. UNT made a run to the final of the Stillwater Regional of the NCAA tournament last season, when the Mean Green made their first regional appearance. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. cbreeding@dentonrc.com. We have had fun. After serving as an assistant at Georgia Tech, DeLong accepted the head coaching position at Austin Peay. Chance of rain 40%.. Cloudy skies. The girls are ready. Name. A native of Charlotte, N.C., Freeman graduated from East Carolina in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Communications. She got out of two bases-loaded jams before giving way to Bailey Tindell, who pitched two innings of one-run ball. You have permission to edit this article. We will keep climbing the ladder.. Invalid password or account does not exist. Members of the North Texas softball team celebrate after beating Western Kentucky for the Conference USA tournament title last week. Twenty one batters faced. Cat Osterman, a former three-time National Player of the Year, four-time All-American and two-time Olympic medalist, is in her sixth season as an assistant coach, third as associate head coach, for the Bobcats where she serves as the pitching coach. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Chance of rain 90%.. The Lawton native came to UNT after one season as the head coach at Austin Peay largely to return to a part of the country he considers home. None of those facility upgrades would have moved UNTs program forward had it not been for the way a host of talented players bought into what DeLong was selling. Error! Dillon is a great friend and coach, DeLong said. 1. UNT's coach had gathered. Cloudy this morning then windy with strong thunderstorms this afternoon. Get the latest, most up-to-date breaking news in your inbox. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Callahan, who made the final putout in the victory over OU, believes it was a learning experience for everyone. juan.betancourt@dentonrc.com, Beth Maries has churned up a new flavor, North of Ordinary, to represent Denton, River otters documented for first time at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, Denton man sentenced to life in prison for murder of 7-year-old boy, Abbott calls for public school vouchers, but Denton ISD officials and a local legislator arent so sure. . We did something special here. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. This fall, the team took a direct hit from COVID-19. Bryant also worked under UNT coach Rodney DeLong at Austin Peay and Cameron. North Central Texas College. Winds light and variable. Baseball; Softball; Volleyball; Men's Cross Country; Men's Outdoor Track Make sure you're prepared with the Denton Record-Chronicle's coverage of Denton County's key races, and the candidates in the running for them. Christensen hit .304 with 11 home runs. There was a problem saving your notification. North Texas is a great program. Name Title Phone E . UNT athletic director Wren Baker was hoping for rapid improvement when he hired DeLong. Bio. I want our program to become a perennial NCAA Tournament team, he explained. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Success! Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. The Mean Green entered the season under pressure to break through after failing to post a winning record in each of the previous three years. Texas Glory Fastpitch Softball Club. You have permission to edit this article. I am in full support of his new endeavors and wish him the very best.. Get the latest, most up-to-date breaking news in your inbox. "I am grateful for the opportunity that Coach White has given me to join the Longhorns family," Zaleski said. Invalid password or account does not exist. This group is specifically for coaches needing to pick up players and players who are looking for teams. In 2020 the Mean Green made it back-to-back years with a win over a top-10 ranked Louisiana team, this time knocking off the Ragin Cajuns 2-1 in Lafayette on Feb. 8. We have moved into that role of being the hunted team in this conference, DeLong said. 2023 NCAA | Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. North Texas' Hope Trautwein became the first player in DI NCAA softball history to throw seven-inning perfect game with 21 strikeouts. In his first collegiate coaching stop, DeLong compiled a 106-61 (.635) record at Cameron University and led the Aggies to consecutive NCAA Division II Softball Tournament appearances for the first time in program history. Rain. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Rain. Tracey Kee resigned as North Texas softball coach Wednesday after a fourth straight losing season. Now,forget the perfect game for just a moment. The team really bought in. Every morning, get a link to our newly redesigned e-Edition and the top Denton headlines you need to start your day. OF Jr. 5' 8'' Silver Lake JR/SR HS Silver Lake, KS. When he began coaching softball, DeLong, now in his third season with the Mean Green, looked up to Sooners head softball coach Patty Gasso. "Any time she gets the ball, she never surprises us with the success she has. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. The official Softball Coach List for the University of North Texas Mean Green. Sports. "We are very excited to announce the addition of Kristen Zaleski to our Longhorns family," White said. The roughest part was leaving the players and breaking the news to them. Choose wisely! BRETT VITO can be reached at 940-566-6870 and via Twitter at @brettvito. It will face North Texas (35-14) at 5 p.m. Friday in the first round after the . Rodney and his wife Meghann have two children, their son Ryker and daughter Kaiya. Receive information from our advertisers or special DR-C offers. Receive information from our advertisers or special DR-C offers. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Sunday's 3-0 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluffwasn't Trautwein's first outing in which she'd held a team hitless. Make sure you're prepared with the Denton Record-Chronicle's coverage of Denton County's key races, and the candidates in the running for them. All-Tourney Pass Live Stats Softball / Feb 26, 2023 DeLong believes scheduling elite schools is the best way to prepare his team for the big stage. Bryant coached UNTs outfielders and assisted with the teams offensive approach. Create a password that only you will remember. Rainfall around a half an inch. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Skip to main content. Its one of the core values players at North Texas have come to expect, along with a selfless mentality. There was an error processing your request. bvito@dentonrc.com, By Brooke Colombo Lions Sweep and Coach Hedrick Win Career Game #900 February 8, 2022 | Softball Full Story Softball Softball Softball Softball No events to show. BRETT VITO can be reached at 940-566-6870 and via Twitter at @brettvito. UNT has also replaced the outfield fences and recently installed hitting cages at the venue. Rodney DeLong slowly lifted a fist into the air on Sunday as members of the North Texas softball team jumped out of their seats. She got 17 Golden Lions to go down swinging, including the first 10 batters faced as well as six of the final nine. The Mean Green have won three C-USA championships under coach Rodney DeLong and recently cracked the national Top 25 when D1Softball slated UNT at No. North Texas coach Rodney DeLong, right, credits the support of the schools athletics administration headed by athletic director Wren Baker, left, for helping the Mean Greens program improve rapidly. From day one, I wanted to win championships here. The senior already hada pair of no-hitters to her name from her underclassman campaigns. I loved my time here working under Wren and Rodney, Bryant said. In his final season, the Aggies went 33-21 and 18-14 in the Lone Star Conference, good for a program-best third-place finish in conference. 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. Trautwein, Thompson, and Tindell will all be back to anchor the pitching staff, while Evans and shortstop Candain Callahan are also returning.

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