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Education
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Mary Murray

Bellmawr,New Jersey

Summary

Professional with background in coaching and student-athlete development. Strong focus on creating a positive environment where student-athletes can grow and achieve results. Dependable, adaptable, and skilled in strategy development, training, and mentoring athletes. Recognized for organization, effective communication, leadership development, and ability to inspire peak performance.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Softball Coach

Rowan University
08.2020 - Current
  • Pitching Coach - Oversee development of pitching staff and execution of in-game pitch call strategy.
  • Recruiting Coordinator - Search for and evaluate potential student-athletes, initiate phone calls, emails, and in-person communication, schedule and manage recruiting visits. Proficient in FrontRush and ARMS/Teamworks Compliance + Recruiting.
  • Camp Coordinator - Manage and execute University and LLC-run Prospect and Youth Camps.
  • Scouting & Game Strategy - Utilize Synergy Softball & 643 platforms to upload game film and review for scouting information; prepare scouting reports for in-game use both offensively and defensively.
  • Practice Planning - Create daily practice plans to achieve desired performance outcomes.
  • Academic Support - Oversee team study halls, liaise with academic support and tutoring, and conduct team academic checks.
  • Social Media - Run program social media accounts (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook).
  • SAAC Co-Advisor - Work with Assistant Athletic Director to oversee Rowan Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Softball Instructor

EL1 Sports
12.2023 - Current
  • Private lesson pitching instructor, as well as hitting and defensive instructor as needed.

Assistant Softball Coach

Stags Softball Club
08.2024 - 08.2024
  • Volunteered as BP coach and assistant coach at WBSC Men’s European Super Cup in Prague, Czechia, helping the Stags to a top-20 finish in Europe.

U15 Women’s National Team Manager

British Softball Federation
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • Created comprehensive budget to plan and execute a European Championship team tour; primary contact for athletes and parents throughout selection, tour preparation, and tour.
  • Work with tournament directors to plan logistics for the team; arrange meals, transportation, and hotels; work with and relay information to and from coaching staff and athletes.

Education

Master of Arts - Communication

Johns Hopkins University
Washington, D.C.
12.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Global Media

Arcadia University
Glenside, Pa.
05.2020

Skills

  • Pitching Instruction
  • Student-Athlete Development
  • Organization/Communication
  • Scouting/Game Strategy
  • Leadership Development
  • Academic Support

Accomplishments

Rowan University Softball (Glassboro, New Jersey)

  • 3 NCAA DIII National Championship Tournaments (2025 Fifth Place, 2024 Third Place, 2023 Fifth Place)
  • 3 NCAA DIII Super Regional Championships
  • 3 NCAA DIII Regional Championships
  • 4 NCAA DIII Tournaments
  • 3 NJAC Tournament Championships
  • 5 NJAC Regular Season Championships
  • 3 NFCA/ATEC Regional Coaching Staffs of the Year (2023 - 2025)
  • 5 NJAC Dr. June Walker Coaching Staffs of the Year
  • 7 NFCA All-Americans
  • 3 CSC Academic All-Americans
  • 1 NFCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Winner
  • 1 PhillySIDA Performer of the Year
  • 3 NJAC Pitchers of the Year
  • 1 NJAC Player of the Year
  • 31 NJAC All-Conference Selections
  • 29 NFCA All-Region Selections
  • 16 CSC Academic All-District Selections
  • 10 PhillySIDA Academic All-Area Selections
  • 2025 NCAA DIII Statistical Champions - ERA (1.04), Fielding Percentage (.983), Win Percentage (.925)

Arcadia University Softball (Glenside, Pennsylvania)

  • MAC Softball Senior Scholar-Athlete
  • Arcadia Athletics Female Senior Athlete of the Year
  • MAC Commonwealth Pitcher of the Year
  • NFCA First Team All-Region
  • 3 MAC Commonwealth All-Conference selections
  • 2 CSC Academic All-District selections
  • Philly Inquirer Academic All-Area
  • Academic All-MAC
  • First NCAA Tournament Appearance, NCAA Tournament Win, and MAC Commonwealth Championship in program history

The Mix Softball Club (London, England)

  • 2023 WBSC Women's European Cup Gold Medalist in Zagreb, Croatia; Tournament ERA leader
  • 2022 Softball Europe Women's European Cup Fourth Place finish in Torino, Italy
  • 2019 Softball Europe Women's European Cup Silver Medalist in Sofia, Bulgaria

Great Britain U-22 Women's National Team (London, England)

  • 2020 Team member at Prague Softball Week in Prague, Czech Republic
  • 2019 Team member at Canada Cup International Softball Championship in Vancouver, Canada

Affiliations

National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA)

Certification

NFCA Two-Star Master Coach

NFCA Endorsed Pitching Coach

Timeline

Assistant Softball Coach

Stags Softball Club
08.2024 - 08.2024

Softball Instructor

EL1 Sports
12.2023 - Current

Assistant Softball Coach

Rowan University
08.2020 - Current

U15 Women’s National Team Manager

British Softball Federation
01.2020 - 12.2022

Master of Arts - Communication

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor of Arts - Global Media

Arcadia University