ROCHESTER, Mich. – Oakland University Softball and Head Coach
Lauren Karn have announced the addition of
Katey Hendershott to the staff as an Assistant Coach.
'I'm excited for Katelyn to join our staff and get to work with our team. She is extremely passionate about helping student-athletes succeed on and off the field," said Karn, "We are going to benefit greatly by the way she's able to connect with student-athletes and the knowledge of the game she will bring through her playing and coaching career."
Hendershott joins Oakland following a stint as the Graduate Assistant with Purdue Fort Wayne, a Horizon League member. The Michigan native worked primarily with the Mastodon's defense and assisted in hitting.
Prior to PFW, Hendershott was a four-year member with the Spartans of Michigan State as an Academic All-Big Ten honoree in addition to team captain and leadership committee member obligations.
Oakland is coming off an NCAA Tournament appearance following a Horizon League Tournament Championship in the 2022 season.
