Senior and student assistant coach Jessica Haynes reflects on her career and experience with the South Carolina State softball program. Her greatest memory includes winning their first game against Presbyterian College and the joyful bus ride back to Orangeburg. She also discusses the challenges of balancing coaching and being a student, and her plans to pursue a master's degree in Nutritional Sciences while staying on as a Graduate Assistant for the softball program.

By the Numbers
  • Greatest memory: Winning first game against Presbyterian College
  • Future plans: Pursuing a master's degree in Nutritional Sciences
State of Play
  • Jessica Haynes is balancing coaching and being a student
  • She plans to stay at SC State and pursue a master's degree
What's Next

Haynes plans to pursue a master's degree in Nutritional Sciences and continue as a Graduate Assistant for the softball program.

Bottom Line

Jessica Haynes, a senior and student assistant coach for South Carolina State softball, reflects on her memorable experiences and discusses her future plans to pursue a master's degree while continuing to be involved with the softball program.