BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Western Kentucky University head softball coach Tyra Perry has announced the hiring of assistant coach Beth Mullins. Prior to coming to WKU, Mullins was an assistant coach at the University of Alabama at Birmigham the previous three seasons where she worked with hitting and infield development, recruiting and scouting.
"I am excited and honored to become a part of the Hilltopper softball family," Mullins said. "I look forward to working with Coach Perry, the team, and all of the WKU staff."
During her three seasons at UAB, the Blazers offense improved tremendously leading to the first NCAA Regional Apperance in school history following the 2010 season. UAB hitters broke 15 individual and school offensive records including the school record for batting average, runs, hits, RBIs and triples. UAB finished at the top of Conference USA in six offensive categories and were ranked in the top three in every other major hitting category in the conference.
"Beth is a proven winner with a strong knowledge of the game of softball," Perry said. "She is one of the top recruiters in the country and we are glad she has chosen WKU."
Mullins served as an assistant coach for two seasons at Georgia Southern (2006-07) prior to joining the UAB staff. She helped the Eagles softball team to the Southern Conference Tournament Championship in 2006 and a runner-up finish in 2007.
Coaching at her alma mater, Mullins was a four-year letterwinner (2001-04) during her collegiate playing career. She earned All Conference USA honors and finished her career tied for first on UAB's all-time home run list. After the 2001 season, Mullins was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team after starting 52 of 55 games.
