Bowling Green State University Athletics
Softball
Lastrapes-Thackery, Brittany
Brittany Lastrapes-Thackery
- Title:
- Assistant Softball Coach
- Email:
- lastrab@bgsu.edu
- Phone:
- 419-372-7066
Brittany Lastrapes-Thackery recently wrapped up her first season with the Bowling Green State University softball program. Head coach Sarah Willis announced the addition of Lastrapes-Thackery to her staff on August 25, 2015.
"I am excited to name Brittany as the lead assistant for the BGSU softball program," said Willis. "We are extremely fortunate to have her join the staff. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the program and will make an immediate impact with the Falcons' offense and outfield. Â Brittany is one of the brightest young minds in the game today and her work ethic is exactly what our team needs."
Lastrapes-Thacker, a native of Laguna Niguel, Calif., is no stranger to the state of Ohio or the Mid-American Conference. She comes to BGSU after spending the last three years on the staff at Miami University. While with the RedHawks, Lastrapes-Thackery primarily worked with the outfielders, slappers and hitters.
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Coach Lastrapes-Thackery interview with Justin's World of Softball - Feb. 2016
Lastrapes-Thackery began her coaching career at MU after a stellar playing career at the University of Arizona. A leftfielder, she earned All-America honors in all four seasons for the Wildcats, including first-team accolades in 2009, '10 and '11 after earning All-America Third-Team honors as a freshman. Lastrapes-Thackery was named to the All-Pac-10 First Team in each of her four years.
Lastrapes-Thacker helped legendary coach Mike Candrea and the Wildcats post an NCAA runner-up finish during her junior season, and UA advanced to the College World Series three times during her career. She batted .417 during her four-year career, and graduated as the school's record-holder in career doubles (66). Lastrapes-Thackery is listed among the school leaders on multiple season and career lists at UA. She started all 223 of the Wildcats' games during her four years. Additionally, Lastrapes was a member of the U.S. National Team from 2007-10.Â
Lastrapes-Thackery earned a bachelor's degree in political science from UA in 2011, with a minor in sociology. She has taken classes toward earning her master's degree in sport administration at Miami.
She was married to Adam Thackery on June 18, 2016.
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"I am excited to name Brittany as the lead assistant for the BGSU softball program," said Willis. "We are extremely fortunate to have her join the staff. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the program and will make an immediate impact with the Falcons' offense and outfield. Â Brittany is one of the brightest young minds in the game today and her work ethic is exactly what our team needs."
Lastrapes-Thacker, a native of Laguna Niguel, Calif., is no stranger to the state of Ohio or the Mid-American Conference. She comes to BGSU after spending the last three years on the staff at Miami University. While with the RedHawks, Lastrapes-Thackery primarily worked with the outfielders, slappers and hitters.
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Coach Lastrapes-Thackery interview with Justin's World of Softball - Feb. 2016
Lastrapes-Thackery began her coaching career at MU after a stellar playing career at the University of Arizona. A leftfielder, she earned All-America honors in all four seasons for the Wildcats, including first-team accolades in 2009, '10 and '11 after earning All-America Third-Team honors as a freshman. Lastrapes-Thackery was named to the All-Pac-10 First Team in each of her four years.
Lastrapes-Thacker helped legendary coach Mike Candrea and the Wildcats post an NCAA runner-up finish during her junior season, and UA advanced to the College World Series three times during her career. She batted .417 during her four-year career, and graduated as the school's record-holder in career doubles (66). Lastrapes-Thackery is listed among the school leaders on multiple season and career lists at UA. She started all 223 of the Wildcats' games during her four years. Additionally, Lastrapes was a member of the U.S. National Team from 2007-10.Â
Lastrapes-Thackery earned a bachelor's degree in political science from UA in 2011, with a minor in sociology. She has taken classes toward earning her master's degree in sport administration at Miami.
She was married to Adam Thackery on June 18, 2016.
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