Murray State University Athletics
Softball Adds Kelsey Bruder to Coaching Staff
12/19/2011 12:19:00 PM | Softball
Murray State softball coach Jay Pyron has announced the addition of Kelsey Bruder to the MSU coaching staff for the 2012 season.
Bruder joins the Racers after a stellar playing career at the University of Florida. The 2011 SEC Player of the Year, she was a two-time All-American and Academic All-American. She helped lead the Gators to the 2011 Women's College World Series where they competed for the national championship for the second time in three years.
She was named the 2011 Honda Award winner for softball, naming her the nation's top collegiate athlete in the sport. Bruder was also selected as an NCAA Today's Top VIII Award winner. The award is given each year to eight NCAA student-athletes for their successes in athletics, in the classroom and in the community.
"'We are really fortunate to have Kelsey joining our program," Pyron said. "She brings a lot to the table. She first of all is incredibly knowledgeable about the game and is a good teacher of skills. She is an incredible competitor as well who will bring valuable experience to our players about what it takes to be the best and how to win."
Bruder is the all-time leader at Florida for total bases in a season (152) and runs scored in a season (79). She was a member of the winningest team in NCAA history (70 wins) her freshman year in 2008.
She was drafted fifth overall in the 2011 National Pro Fastpitch Senior Draft to the USSSA Florida Pride.
With the Racers, Bruder will spend a majority of her time on the field working with the squad's outfielders and pitchers and will also assist with hitting. She will be in charge of scounting opponents and will help in the execution of team camps and clinics.
"Kelsey will make a significant impact on every area of what we do and has a bright future as a collegiate coach," added Pyron.
She graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Behavior degree in December of 2011.
Bruder joins the Racers after a stellar playing career at the University of Florida. The 2011 SEC Player of the Year, she was a two-time All-American and Academic All-American. She helped lead the Gators to the 2011 Women's College World Series where they competed for the national championship for the second time in three years.
She was named the 2011 Honda Award winner for softball, naming her the nation's top collegiate athlete in the sport. Bruder was also selected as an NCAA Today's Top VIII Award winner. The award is given each year to eight NCAA student-athletes for their successes in athletics, in the classroom and in the community.
"'We are really fortunate to have Kelsey joining our program," Pyron said. "She brings a lot to the table. She first of all is incredibly knowledgeable about the game and is a good teacher of skills. She is an incredible competitor as well who will bring valuable experience to our players about what it takes to be the best and how to win."
Bruder is the all-time leader at Florida for total bases in a season (152) and runs scored in a season (79). She was a member of the winningest team in NCAA history (70 wins) her freshman year in 2008.
She was drafted fifth overall in the 2011 National Pro Fastpitch Senior Draft to the USSSA Florida Pride.
With the Racers, Bruder will spend a majority of her time on the field working with the squad's outfielders and pitchers and will also assist with hitting. She will be in charge of scounting opponents and will help in the execution of team camps and clinics.
"Kelsey will make a significant impact on every area of what we do and has a bright future as a collegiate coach," added Pyron.
She graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Behavior degree in December of 2011.
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