OXFORD – On Thursday, Ole Miss head coach Jamie Trachsel announced the newest addition to her coaching staff, selecting former LSU coach and USA Junior Men's National Team member Ryker Chason as the Rebel pitching coach.
"I am very excited to introduce Ryker Chason into our Ole Miss softball family," said Trachsel. "It takes having one conversation with him to realize he has the "it" factor as a person and as a coach. His passion and energy are contagious. He has been surrounded and influenced by some of the best and most respected coaches in the country and his playing background, versatile training, knowledge of the game, and connections make him a great fit for our staff and our vision for Ole Miss softball. Ryker's confidence, relatability and ability to get the most out of those around him are some of his biggest strengths. He has something special and I look forward to not only what he will bring to our Ole Miss pitching staff, but to college softball."
Chason joins the Rebel staff from SEC foe, LSU, where he spent the past four seasons as a student assistant on the Tiger staff, assisting head coach Beth Torina with pitching charts and pitch calls. During his three complete seasons with LSU, Chason worked with seven NFCA All-Americans, including four at the pitcher position.
