Camden- Former Rocket and Assistant Coach Raley Sullivan has been named Interim Head Coach for the Rockets. Coach Sullivan played for the Rockets for two years and spent the last year as the pitching coach.
“I am honored to be chosen for this position and I do not take it lightly,” said Coach Raley Sullivan. “SAU Tech has been my second home for the past four years, and I have been welcomed with open arms throughout my journey.”
Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Services and Athletic Director Chris Coble said, “This is a new beginning for our Rocket Softball program. Raley has been involved with the Rocket softball team as a player and this past season as a pitching coach. I’ve been impressed with her practice preparation and the relationship she has built with the team. Her understanding and commitment to player and personal development made this an easy choice. We are excited for the upcoming season.”
SAU Tech has remained passionate about the future and growth of its softball program and looks forward to progress under Coach Sullivan’s leadership. “We are committed to supporting Coach Sullivan and the team as we progress towards the future,” said Vice Chancellor for Student Services Dr. Rickey Rogers. “We understand that change can be difficult, but we have a dedicated team. Coach Sullivan will continue to match that dedication with energy and enthusiasm on and off the field.”
Coach Sullivan has placed a high importance on the success of her student-athletes. “As the interim Head Coach, I will set a standard for excellence and foster an environment to develop girls as not only successful athletes, but successful students and young women,” said Sullivan. “We will work hard each day to represent SAU Tech, the softball program, and this town. I am committed to creating an environment that gives the people in and around Camden, Arkansas something they can be invested in and proud of. This is the start to new beginnings and new opportunities.”
The SAU Tech Softball team will be back on the field in the Spring to kick off the upcoming season.