University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Garrett Furnal Hired as Assistant Softball Coach
7/26/2021 1:14:00 PM | Softball
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – UNI head softball coach Ryan Jacobs has announced the hiring of Garrett Furnal as the teams new assistant coach. Furnal joins Ryan Jacobs and Monica Wright, a staff who were honored as the 2021 MVC Coaching Staff of the Year.
"We couldn't be happier to add Garrett to our staff," stated head coach Ryan Jacobs. "He is a perfect addition and brings great knowledge and experience."
Furnal will serve as the outfield and hitting coach after the departure of J.J. Reimer following the 2019 season. He has previously served as an assistant coach at Ohio University (2018-21), University of North Carolina Wilmington (2016-18), Presbyterian College (2014-16), and the University of Louisiana at Monroe (2013-14). Furnal is an experienced hitting coach while also developing infield and outfield defense, overseeing day to day operations, and leading recruiting efforts.
Furnal was a 2010 graduate of Marshalltown Community College and earned his bachelor degree from Iowa State in 2013.
"We couldn't be happier to add Garrett to our staff," stated head coach Ryan Jacobs. "He is a perfect addition and brings great knowledge and experience."
Furnal will serve as the outfield and hitting coach after the departure of J.J. Reimer following the 2019 season. He has previously served as an assistant coach at Ohio University (2018-21), University of North Carolina Wilmington (2016-18), Presbyterian College (2014-16), and the University of Louisiana at Monroe (2013-14). Furnal is an experienced hitting coach while also developing infield and outfield defense, overseeing day to day operations, and leading recruiting efforts.
Furnal was a 2010 graduate of Marshalltown Community College and earned his bachelor degree from Iowa State in 2013.
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