Sydney McKinney, Shocker softball’s most decorated athlete in school history, has officially been named an assistant coach for the program, as announced by head coach Kristi Bredbenner July 22.
A three-time All-American and two-time American Conference Player of the Year, McKinney returns to the dugout on a full-time basis after spending the past season as a graduate assistant on staff. The former No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 Athletes Unlimited Collegiate Softball Draft will oversee the defense, while also serving as the recruiting coordinator.