John Rittman isn’t wasting any time in his new gig.
A day after being announced as Clemson’s first-ever softball coach, Rittman will hit the recruiting trail on Saturday to start the search for the Tigers’ first class of players.
“It all starts tomorrow,” Rittman said during his introductory press conference on Friday. “It’s going to be an exciting time for me to wear the Clemson gear and the Clemson Paw, and I can’t tell you enough how I’m appreciative of this opportunity to lead this program moving forward.”
In March, Clemson Athletics announced plans to sponsor intercollegiate softball as a substitute for the women’s diving program, which competed in its final season in 2017.