Cat Hosfield has been hired as an assistant coach for KSU’s softball program, according to Friday’s announcement by head coach Wes Holly Jr. and Director of Athletics Vaughn Williams.
“I am excited to announce Cat’s hire,” Holly Jr said. “She brings a lot of playing success and experiences with her, which will complement and complete the staff. She seems to understand my passion and we relate very well.”
“Cat will primarily be involved with infield, pitching and recruiting as well as operational needs. She knows what my expectations will be and I look forward to building a professional relationship with her. I welcome her and her fiancé to the Kennesaw State family.”
Hosfield joins KSU’s softball program after serving as a graduate assistant coach at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah. During her time there, she played a role in taking the Pirates to their first NCAA Division II World Series.
“I am very excited for this opportunity to join the Kennesaw State family,” Hosfield said. “I would like to thank Athletic Director Vaughn Williams and head coach Wes Holly Jr., for making me an Owl. The softball program has a great tradition and a foundation for success that is inspiring for a new coach like me. I look forward to working with the players and such well-known coaches. I see great things happening in the near future for the softball program.”
During her high school career in Murfreesbro, TN., Hosfield garnered All-State honors in 2007 and 2008. She also set the national single season high school record for strikeouts in 2007 with 659. During her senior year in 2008, she was named the National High School Player of the Year by the National High School Coaches Association.
Along with her high school accomplishments, she is also well known for her career at the University of Tennessee. She was an anchor of the Volunteers’ pitching staff, going 49-22 with an ERA of 2.91. She was named SEC Freshman Player of the Week in February 2009, and also earned SEC All-Freshman honors during the same year.
Hosfield graduated from Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree in communication in 2012, and is working towards a master’s degree in adult education and community leadership from AASU.
