Tallulah Falls has named Jenny Long its new softball coach after Jo Kimbrel took the varsity girls basketball position.
Long, who has served at TFS as the head coach for the MS girls basketball team, has a strong background in softball as well. She has four years of softball head coaching experience at the varsity level at Trinity Christian School.
“I’m very excited about this opportunity to lead and contribute to the softball program,” says Long. “I’m looking forward to building off last season’s success. Our focus will be on building a culture of respect, accountability, and hard work while honing the fundamental skills that are essential for success in softball. Our aim is to equip players with the tools they need to excel both as athletes and as individuals.”
The program launched officially a couple of years ago, but under Kimbrel last season, went 7-8 with a full JV schedule. That gave the girls a great foundation of experience in live games but also winning in the process.
“It is my honor and privilege to have been selected. I’m eager to get started cultivating a positive and nurturing environment where our athletes can thrive both on and off the field,” says Coach Long. “I am confident we can achieve great things.”
TFS Athletic Director Scott Neal says the school is “excited to have Jenny Long lead the girls softball team into its first varsity season and its initiation into the competitive GIAA league.”
Along with four years as a softball head coach and one as an assistant, Long has 12 years as a varsity basketball head coach, eight years as a varsity volleyball head coach, and two years as a varsity lacrosse coach. She has coached several other middle school and JV teams.
Her coaching staff will include her husband, Brian Long, whose coaching background includes assisting a State Runner-Up softball team and heading up a varsity state championship soccer team.
