Memphis Names Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro Head Softball Coach

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Laird Veatch announced the hiring of Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro as head softball coach on Thursday.

Prothro comes to Memphis after spending the last 12 seasons as the pitching coach at Alabama. In Tuscaloosa, Prothro helped the Crimson Tide win the 2012 NCAA Championship, three regular-season SEC titles and two SEC Tournament crowns.

"We are extremely excited to announce Coach Prothro as the next leader of our softball program," Veatch said. "Not only have we found someone who clearly knows what winning looks like, but Stephanie also has a proven expertise in the critical area of pitching. She has…