Maddi Hackbarth Named Kentucky Softball Assistant Coach

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky Softball team announced Thursday that Maddi Hackbarth has been hired as an assistant coach, where she will begin her tenure on staff immediately. Additionally, Kristine Himes will be transitioning into a newly-created position of Director of Player Analytics & Development with Brittany Cervantes elevated to Chief of Staff. Hackbarth joins Kentucky following a two-year stint with Santa Clara University, where she has served as an assistant with the Broncos since September of 2024. The former All-American at Arizona State was also the head softball coach at Central Arizona College for two seasons from 2023-24, going…