Kirsten Verdun Announced as Fighting Illini Softball Assistant Coach

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois softball head coach Tyra Perry announced the addition of Kirsten Verdun to her coaching staff on Saturday. Verdun will serve as an assistant coach and will be working primarily with the Illinois pitching staff. “I am excited to be coming back to my home state to coach,” said Verdun. “I look forward to working with the staff and I can’t wait to help build on the success Coach Perry and the softball program have already had at Illinois.” “We are excited to welcome Kirsten Verdun to Champaign,” said Perry. “She is a proven winner whose intense…