Julie Huebner named assistant softball coach

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Julie Huebner has been named the new assistant softball coach at Tusculum College, announced head coach Fred Gillum Wednesday.

Huebner joins the Pioneers after serving as an assistant coach at East Stroudsburg University in East Stroudsburg, Pa. During her three seasons with the Warriors, Huebner served as the pitching coach while mentoring the outfielders in the defensive aspects of the game.

“I am very excited to have Julie join our staff,” said coach Gillum. “She brings a wealth of pitching knowledge to the Pioneer program. Her experience at East Stroudsburg, and working with individual pitchers in camps have prepared her well for the college ranks. Julie is a true people person who enjoys working with student-athletes.  I am excited to have her join the Tusculum family.”

Huebner earned her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2006, graduating with honors after majoring in Hospitality Management with a minor in Psychology. She was an outfielder and two-year captain on the softball team during her time at IUP, while earning All-PSAC West Second Team honors in 2005.

The Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduate began her coaching career as an assistant at North Penn High School in Lansdale, Pa., serving one year on the Knights’ coaching staff prior to her appointment at East Stroudsburg. Her coaching experience also includes three years at the NFCA Pennsbury Recruiting Camp, as well as four years as a lead instructor at the IUP overnight summer camps. Huebner also served as the tournament site manager for the NSA World Series Qualifier held at IUP.

Tusculum College, located in Greeneville, Tenn., is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, USA and is a NCAA Division II member of the South Atlantic Conference which is comprised of 10 colleges and universities in Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina.

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