Rollins College Softball

Head Coach since: 2021-22 Rollins Record: 131-55 (through 2025) On Monday, October 18, 2021, Rollins Director of Athletics Pennie Parker announced Christine

Alissa Smith joined the Tars' coaching staff in the fall of 2022. Her responsibilities inlcude recruiting, practice planning, and assisting with offensive and defensive

Jackie McKenna joins the Rollins College softball coaching staff after a standout collegiate playing career at Mississippi State University, where she earned her undergraduate degree in criminology and a masters in Workforce Educational Leadership. She competed in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) as a catcher, designated player, and outfielder. During her five-year tenure at Mississippi State, McKenna appeared in over 200 games, bringing consistent offensive production and elite defensive skills to the field. In her final season (2023), she posted a .997 fielding percentage—tied for second in MSU single-season history—and finished among team leaders in RBIs and doubles. Known for her clutch performances against top-25 programs, she helped guide the Bulldogs through some of the SEC's most competitive matchups. McKenna earned numerous academic and athletic accolades throughout her college career, including multiple NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete honors, SEC Honor Roll selections, and a place on the 2023 SEC Community Service Team. She was also recognized with the MSU Dowsing-Bell Perseverance Award. A native of Parkland, Florida, she starred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where she was a team captain, All-State selection, and a key player for the New Jersey Intensity travel program.