University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Panther softball adds Ozzie Adams as an Assistant Coach
9/17/2024 9:49:00 AM | Softball
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The UNI softball team announced on Tuesday morning the hiring of Ozzie Adams as an assistant coach. Adams comes to UNI after a three-year stint at Kirkwood Community College.
"We are thrilled to welcome Ozzie Adams to our staff," said head coach Ryan Jacobs. "His connection to the program and familiarity with our operations have given him a deep understanding of our recipe for success. Ozzie is a great recruiter, and his competitive spirit and motivation to learn and develop as a coach will be invaluable assets to our team."
Adams will primarily be responsible for developing our outfielders and assisting with the hitter development program. His in-game duties will include defensive positioning and serving as the offensive bench coach. Day-to-day responsibilities will encompass opponent scouting, evaluating and recruiting future student-athletes, as well as coordinating softball camps and team travel.
"I am grateful for the opportunity to join the Panther family," said Adams. "I'm excited to learn from and contribute to a coaching staff that has had success on and off the field. My goal is to build upon this established culture and support the continued growth and excellence of the UNI program."
The Panthers open the Fall portion of their 2024-25 schedule with a game against Iowa Central on Tuesday night at Robinson Dresser.
UNI softball action can be followed all season long on social media on Facebook (UNI Softball), X (@UNISoftball) and on Instagram (@unisoftball). The full 2024-25 schedule and roster, along with the latest Panther news and information can be found online at UNIpanthers.com.
