University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Softball

Tyra Perry was hired as the University of Illinois’ second-ever head coach in June, 2015. Entering her 25th season as a NCAA Division I softball head coach and 11th

Illinois Head Softball Coach Tyra Perry announced in June 2024 the addition of Brendan Goler as an assistant coach to the Fighting Illini program. Goler previously

Started at Illinois: August, 2025 Education: Runstrom graduated with his bachelor's degree from Michigan and Master of Arts in exercise and sports science with

Illinois softball head coach Tyra Perry announced the addition of Kirsten Verdun to her coaching staff on June 10, 2023. Verdun serves as an assistant coach and

Laura Trout served as an assistant coach for the Illini for six years prior to beig named associate head coach in August 2021. She serves as the hitting coach and

Began at Illinois: January 2023 Education: Armstrong earned his bachelor's degree in exercise science and human performance from Louisiana State University

Tedesco enters her first season with the Illinois softball program in January 2026, after spending the last two years working in various capacities at Western Illinois.