HATTIESBURG — Southern Miss announced Wednesday that Natalie Poole has been hired as its new head softball coach.
Poole arrives from Memphis, where she spent 11 years leading the Tigers' program.
Poole replaces Brian Levin, who resigned July 12 to spend more time with his family.
"(Poole) brings a great deal of experience, energy, and knowledge to our program," Southern Miss AD Jeremy McClain said in a statement. "Her extensive experience as a Division I head coach gives her the ability to come in and hit the ground running, allowing our student-athletes the best opportunity to succeed.