LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The 2021 Easton/NFCA Assistant Coach of the Year recipients were announced on Tuesday afternoon. Garnering honors this year are Jennifer Herzig (James Madison University / DI), Matt Jackson (William Jewell College / DII), Mary Karen Wheat (University of Rochester / DIII), Becky Martinez (Siena Heights University / NAIA), TJ Webb (Seminole State College / NJCAA DI), Stacey Birdsong (Parkland College / NJCAA DII), Vivi Marquez (Rock Valley College / NJCAA DIII), Morgan McGee (Santiago Canyon College / Cal JC), Clint Hoelscher (Papillion-LaVista High School) and Frank D. Lovine (New Jersey Ruthless 14U-Lensch / TB).

These awards salute the efforts of coaches from the various NFCA membership categories for their tireless dedication to the sport of softball and to the continued education, growth and development of young women, both on and off the playing field.

The winners were nominated by NFCA member coaches and selected by a panel of their peers on the NFCA Awards Committee.

Jackson in his fourth year with the Cardinals, is the recruiting coordinator and focuses on hitting, outfield and assisting with pitcher and catchers. While being a part-time employee, he works extremely hard at recruiting, and is committed to the student-athlete experience, philosophy of William Jewell College and the NCAA. Known to his peers as a high-energy, high-character and hard-working coach, Jackson is a student of the game, gathering as much knowledge as he can, while also sharing his knowledge with others. In 2021, Jackson was recognized by Extra Inning top 100 coach.