Former Oregon Softball standout Ariel Carlson will return to Oregon next season. However, this time, she will contribute from the dugout as one of the latest members of Oregon's coaching staff.
next season. However, instead of lacing up her spikes and stepping up to the plate, she will coach her former teammates as the team's director of player development and analytics.. In her fifth and final season, Carlson started all 51 games and led the team in doubles , RBI , total bases, extra-base hits , slugging percentage , and home runs . She ended her final season on a career-best 10-game winning streak.Oregon outfielder Ariel Carlson hits a home run as the Oregon Ducks host No.
"I'm extremely proud. I think of the young girl who was in the stands at Howe Field, and now it's The Jane. I'm just so blessed to play here. It's always been a dream of mine to play here," Carlson said. "I grew up as aOregonhave cultivated a strong relationship. Now, instead of playing under Lombardi, Carlson will coach alongside her, relaying some of the lessons Lombardi taught her to younger student-athletes.
Oregon coach Melyssa Lombardi during a game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Oregon Ducks in the Stillwater Super Regional of the NCAA softball tournament in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday, May 25, 2023. / BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY "She has just been an amazing mentor," Carlson said about Lombardi. "She's obviously an amazing coach, I've learned so much when it comes to softball, softball IQ, mechanics, everything that comes with that. But I think more than anything, she just has been an amazing mentor for me. I feel like a large part of my maturity has come from her, so I have a lot to thank when it comes to Coach Lombardi."Charles was a three-time academic All-Big 12 pitcher for the Cyclones.
"We are looking forward to welcoming Karlie to the staff as well as having Ariel take on a new role for us," Lombardi said. "We couldn't be more happy for Mariah and Terra who are both joining the coaching ranks, but we are just as excited to add Karlie and Ariel with the experience that they are going to bring to the program."
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