LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Ten programs were honored by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) as 2021 Division I Regional Coaching Staffs of the Year and Duke's staff was selected for the Southeast region, the organization announced Thursday afternoon.
Duke head coach Marissa Young and her staff, consisting of assistant coaches Josh Bloomer and Jessica Bracamonte as well as volunteer assistant Nicole Schaffer, guided the Blue Devils to a 44-12 record – the best mark in program history. In just its third appearance at the ACC Championship, Duke won the program's first ACC title with a 1-0 victory over No.