Jen
Steele, a former all-American softball player at Longwood University,
enters her third year as the head coach of the Randolph College softball
team. In 2009, Steele was named ODAC Coach of the Year while leading
the WildCats to their finest season in school history.
Prior to coming to Randolph, Steele served as the assistant softball coach at Smith College in Massachusetts, where she earned a master’s degree in exercise and sports studies. Steele’s coaching experience also includes working as an assistant coach for the Fire & Ice 18 and under club team in Sterling, Virginia, as well as working as a clinician at numerous camps and clinics throughout Virginia and Massachusetts.
Steele was a four-year starter for the Longwood University Lancers. A stand-out as a pitcher, designated hitter, and third baseman, Steele was named the Carolinas-Virginia Conference (CVAC) Freshman of the Year as well as a two-time first-team All-CVAC honoree. Steele’s accolades also include NCAA Division I All-American and All-Academic recognition. Steele graduated from Longwood with a degree in communication studies.
In addition to her coaching responsibilities, Steele also teaches classes in the College’s Physical Education Department.
Contact: 434-947-8512, e-mail
Allison Reed joins the WildCat squad for her first season as assistant coach. Reed graduated from Emory and Henry College in 2007 earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sports Management. She later earned her master's degree in sports management from East Tennessee State University in 2009.
While at Emory and Henry, Reed played four years on the varsity softball squad serving as team co-captain her senior year. Prior to Randolph, Reed was the co-head coach for the junior varsity softball program at Ferrum College and assistant coach for the varsity program. Her responsibilities included scouting and preparation for upcoming opponents. She served as the outfielders coach, having played both right and left fields in college.
Contact: 434-947-8064, e-mail
