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Laura Heberling Promoted to Associate Head Coach With Utah State Softball

Utah State head softball coach Steve Johnson has announced the promotion of Laura Heberling to associate head coach.

"I am excited to announce Laura Heberling as our new associate head coach. Laura is a huge part of our program and with her previous experience as a very successful head coach at USC Beaufort, this is a great next step for her," Johnson said. "Laura's knowledge of the game has helped our pitching staff tremendously and given our team a different perspective on how to execute what we want done. More importantly than that has been her personality and ability to connect with the players. That was one of the biggest reasons we brought her on board and she's been an amazing leader and role model for our players."

Heberling is entering her third season with the Aggies, having joined the staff in 2018. She has spent her time at USU overseeing the pitchers and catchers. In the shortened 2020 season, Kapri Toone led the pitching staff with a 2.35 ERA and an 8-1 record. She threw four shutouts, including a five-inning no-hitter, and earned all-Mountain West honors.

"I am truly honored and humbled to accept the position of associate head softball coach at Utah State University. Thanks to Coach Johnson for this opportunity to help me take the next step in my career," Heberling said. "My passion for the game and mentoring student-athletes is why I love what I do and I'm glad I get to pursue this opportunity at Utah State. Go Aggies!"

Heberling came to Utah State from the University of South Carolina Beaufort, where she spent five seasons as head coach. In her time at the helm of the USCB program, Heberling coached the Sand Sharks to a 177-92 record, including a 53-38 ledger in Sun Conference play. Prior to being named head coach at USCB, Heberling spent two seasons as an assistant coach for the Sand Sharks. She also made assistant coaching stops at Iowa Wesleyan College (2008-10) and William Woods University (2007-08) and was a student assistant at her alma mater, UNC Pembroke, for the 2006 season.

Fans can follow the Aggie softball program on Twitter, @USUSoftball, on Facebook at /USUSoftball or on Instagram, @ususoftball. Aggie fans can also follow the Utah State athletic program on Twitter, @USUAthletics, Facebook at /USUAthletics and on Instagram, @USUAthletics.

CONTACT

Utah State Athletics
435-797-3714
doug.hoffman@usu.edu


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