University of Memphis Athletics
Memphis Softball Coach Natalie Poole Elected D-I Representative for National Fastpitch Coaches Association Board of Directors
Oct 26, 2020 | General, Softball
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — University of Memphis head softball coach Natalie Poole has been named the new NCAA Division I representative for the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Board of Directors. Poole will officially begin their three-year tenure Jan. 1, 2021. The representatives are elected by NFCA members.
Poole is set for her ninth season leading the Tigers' softball program. During her eight years, Poole has coached 18 all-conference selections, 67 NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes and 92 all-academic members. In her 19-year head coaching career, she has compiled 512 wins and guided two teams to the NCAA Regionals.
"I am thankful to be serving our national softball organization in this manner and I appreciate the opportunity," Poole said. "While I have a true passion for coaching my student-athletes, I also enjoy being a part of the business side of my job and sport. I appreciate the ability to serve our Division I membership in a way that helps us explore ways to grow and become better as a sport. I will do my best to serve our membership for Division I as well as help all who are a part of the NFCA."
2021 NFCA Board of Directors Group Representatives (Effective Jan. 1, 2021)
Division I – Natalie Poole, University of Memphis
Division II – Gretta Melsted, Augustana University
Division III – Renae Hartl, Luther College
NAIA – Kat Ihlenburg, Georgia Gwinnett College
NJCAA – Darin Monroe, Rock Valley College
Cal JC – Darci Brownell, Sierra College
NWAC – Michael Garoutte, Big Bend Community College
High School – Enrique Luna, Bryan High School (Texas)
Travel Ball – Kevin Shelton, Texas Glory
Assistant Coach – Lindsay Leftwich, Louisiana State University
Assistant Coach – Stephanie Bagwell, Francis Marion University
Emeriti – Karen Linder, Kent State University (ret.)
