KENT, Ohio – Kent State alumna Emma Johnson ('15) has joined the Golden Flashes' softball coaching staff as an assistant coach, head coach Eric Oakley announced on Wednesday (July 26) afternoon. Johnson, who spent the last two summers playing for the Pennsylvania Rebellion of National Pro Fastpitch (NPF), will work with the Golden Flashes' pitching staff.
"We are excited to have Emma return to Kent State as our pitching coach," Oakley said. "Her career as a student-athlete speaks for itself. However, it is her experience as an instructor, as well as her time playing professionally, that are going to benefit our up-and-coming pitching staff.