MONROE, La. – With less than five weeks until the start of the 2019 season, first year head coach
Molly Fichtner is putting the finishing touches on her staff with the addition of volunteer assistant Michael Williams.
"We are very excited to add Michael to our staff," said Fichtner. "He's a hardworking, enthusiastic coach and has a true passion for the game. He is eager to help elevate the ULM softball program, and we are looking forward to seeing what he can do to help our team. Michael's responsibilities will primarily be with our hitters, but he will do some assisting with our defense as well."
Before joining the Warhawks staff, Williams spent two years at Paris Junior College. While at Paris, Williams was the hitting coach and assisted with infield defense practice. During his time as hitting coach, Paris Junior College boasted a .300 conference batting average and averaged over six runs per nine innings. Williams also oversaw the academic progress of all student-athletes.
Prior to his time at Parish Junior College, Williams acted as a graduate and volunteer assistant at Stephen F. Austin State University. While with the Lumberjacks, Williams helped with all areas of the team, overseeing scouting for opponents and video analysis for games and practices. SFA advanced to the semi-finals in the Southland tournament two of Williams' three years as an assistant.
"I'm very excited about this opportunity at ULM," said Williams. "I've heard so many great things about Molly and her staff. This spring will be great getting to work with them and compete with this great team. The Sun Belt is a competitive conference and it will be exciting getting to compete for a championship."
Williams graduated from received Stephen F. Austin State University with his bachelor's in business management and his master's in business administration.
