University of Memphis Athletics
Prater Completes Staff with Addition of Bailey Honne as Director of Operations
Jul 13, 2026 | Softball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis softball head coach Trena Prater announced the final addition to her staff ahead of the 2026-27 athletics season in Bailey Honne. Honne, most recently an assistant coach at Colby Community College, will join as the program's director of softball operations.
"I am thrilled to finalize my coaching staff with Bailey," Prater said. She has a passion for doing the little things right. She loves the game and wants to be a servant leader for the team and coaching staff. I believe she's the perfect fit for what the team will need in an operations/coaching role. Her drive to be better and her attention to detail was what I appreciated during this hiring process.
Honne, a native of Surprise, Arizona, was a member of the Colby Community College staff from 2025-26, specializing in pitching and helping Colby CC continue a streak of six seasons with at least 28 wins.
"Joining the University of Memphis is an incredible honor, and I couldn't be more excited for this opportunity," said Honne. "I want to sincerely thank Coach Prater, her highly decorated staff, the administrative team and the entire athletics department for believing in me and welcoming me into the Tiger family. I'm looking forward to working alongside such an accomplished staff while serving the student-athletes and families who have chosen to make Memphis softball their home. I can't wait to build lasting relationships, contribute to the continued success of this program and help create an environment where our student-athletes can thrive both on and off the field."
Prior to Colby CC, Honne was the head softball coach at Fort Hays Tech Northwest from 2022-24, also serving as the direct liaison between the program and the athletics and campus departments, along with focusing in on community outreach and alumni engagement. She also managed communications, marketing and community engagement efforts for the program.
Honne's collegiate playing career features experience pitching at Scottsdale Community College (2015-17) and Ottawa University Arizona (2017-19). She also has experience coaching players at the high school and early collegiate levels, also having worked as a private pitching instructor in Phoenix, Arizona and Colby, Kansas.
Honne holds an associate of science degree from Scottsdale Community College, a bachelor's degree in exercise science from Ottawa University Arizona and a master's degree in business arts: sports management from Fort Hays State University.
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"I am thrilled to finalize my coaching staff with Bailey," Prater said. She has a passion for doing the little things right. She loves the game and wants to be a servant leader for the team and coaching staff. I believe she's the perfect fit for what the team will need in an operations/coaching role. Her drive to be better and her attention to detail was what I appreciated during this hiring process.
Honne, a native of Surprise, Arizona, was a member of the Colby Community College staff from 2025-26, specializing in pitching and helping Colby CC continue a streak of six seasons with at least 28 wins.
"Joining the University of Memphis is an incredible honor, and I couldn't be more excited for this opportunity," said Honne. "I want to sincerely thank Coach Prater, her highly decorated staff, the administrative team and the entire athletics department for believing in me and welcoming me into the Tiger family. I'm looking forward to working alongside such an accomplished staff while serving the student-athletes and families who have chosen to make Memphis softball their home. I can't wait to build lasting relationships, contribute to the continued success of this program and help create an environment where our student-athletes can thrive both on and off the field."
Prior to Colby CC, Honne was the head softball coach at Fort Hays Tech Northwest from 2022-24, also serving as the direct liaison between the program and the athletics and campus departments, along with focusing in on community outreach and alumni engagement. She also managed communications, marketing and community engagement efforts for the program.
Honne's collegiate playing career features experience pitching at Scottsdale Community College (2015-17) and Ottawa University Arizona (2017-19). She also has experience coaching players at the high school and early collegiate levels, also having worked as a private pitching instructor in Phoenix, Arizona and Colby, Kansas.
Honne holds an associate of science degree from Scottsdale Community College, a bachelor's degree in exercise science from Ottawa University Arizona and a master's degree in business arts: sports management from Fort Hays State University.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS
For complete information on Memphis Tigers Softball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
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