University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Addison McElrath elevated to full-time softball assistant coach
10/13/2026 1:24:00 PM | Softball
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — UNI softball head coach Ryan Jacobs announced the elevation of Addison McElrath to the Panthers' coaching staff ahead of the 2027 season on Tuesday afternoon. McElrath, a three-time All-MVC and 2025 MVC All-Tournament Team athlete as a member of the Panthers from 2022-25, joins the full-time staff after a season as a graduate assistant manager in 2026.
In her time at UNI, McElrath appeared in 152 games for the Cats, scoring 54 runs on 127 hits and 59 walks. The power bat hit 26 career home runs, including 16 in her senior season in 2025. The Moville, Iowa, native batted .313 in her career with the Panthers, including a .335 batting average her senior season.
UNI softball action can be followed all season long on social media on Facebook (UNI Softball), X (@UNISoftball), and on Instagram (@unisoftball). The 2026 Fall schedule and 2027 roster, along with the latest Panther news and information, can be found online at UNIpanthers.com.
