Coleen Coughlin
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Coleen Coughlin

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Glendale, Ariz.

High School:
Apollo

Last College:
Glendale CC

Position:
Outfield

Birthdate:
09/29/1979

Experience:
1L

B/T:
L/R


At U of L: Coleen was U of L's speedster, stealing 28 of 30 bases. Set a school record for four runs in a game and three stolen bases in a game. She was named Second Team All-C-USA outfield and All-C-USA Tournament. She led the team in runs scored (35) while batting .289 as U of L's leadoff with a .329 on-base percentage. She had 57 hits in 197 at bats and started 60 of 62 games. She had five doubles and 11 sacrifice hits.

Junior College: A transfer from Glendale CC in Arizona, she was a 1999 Easton All-American and was named to the First Team All-NJCAA Region in both 1998 and 1999. She was named a 1999 Easton Player of the Month. Her batting average in 1999 was .421.

High School/Club: She lettered four years in right field for Brent Ackzen at Apollo. She batted .500 as a senior and made the Arizona All-Star team and was a two-time First Team All-Region and First Team All-State. She played for Justin Wise for the Firecrackers and Ken Rice for Destiny in club ball.

Personal: Daughter of Carole and Mike Coughlin. Born Coleen Ann Coughlin on September 29, 1979. Major is psychology.

Favorites:

  • Softball Player: Dot Richardson
  • Hobbies: Shopping,decorating
  • Movie: Tommy Boy
  • TV Show: Friends
  • Music Group: Sublime
  • Food: Mexican
  • Biggest Thrill in Sports: Played in Europe in 1999
  • Person With Greatest Influence on Athletic Career: Laura Dodrill
  • Her Advice to Youngsters: Work hard at all you do and it pays off
  • Person She'd Most Like to Meet: Matthew McConaghy
  • Best Part About Being an Athlete: Meeting people, staying in shape
  • What People Should Know About Her but Probably Don't: She loves to be social
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