Sports
Schwager Resigns as Merrimack's Head Softball Coach
The following was submitted by Brad Davis of Merrimack College.
Director of Athletics Glenn Hofmann has announced the resignation of head softball coach Elaine Schwager.
“I’d like to thank Elaine for her service and dedication to the Merrimack softball program,” said Hofmann. “She was a valuable member of our athletic department and did a great job leading last year’s squad to the Super Regionals.”
In six seasons at Merrimack, Schwager posted a 123-143 record and was the 2009 Northeast-10 Coach of the Year after guiding her squad to a 17-win improvement and a 26-19 overall record.
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In 2011, Merrimack went 31-23 overall, reaching the Northeast-10 Championship and the NCAA Super Regionals after capturing the NCAA East Region 1 Championship as the eighth seed.
Schwager also guided Merrimack to the NE-10 Championship in 2007 and the NE-10 Semifinals in 2009.
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In over 13 years of coaching, Schwager has amassed a 248-253 record. She notched her 200th career victory in 2009 against Southern New Hampshire.
A national search for a replacement will begin immediately.
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