Courtney Tucker enters her second season with the Tigers. In her initial year, she coached three athletes who received conference recognition. Under her leadership, the Tigers achieved notable conference victories against Talladega and Rust. Additionally, her commitment to excellence is evident as her Tigers softball team maintained a team GPA of 3.2.
In her second year at Voorhees, Tucker has set her sights on building a dynamic program, starting with an influx of fresh talent. She has a stellar recruiting class who adds depth and potential to the existing Tigers' roster. This strong start to her second campaign reflects her commitment to fostering a competitive and cohesive team environment. By integrating this new wave of athletes into the program, Tucker is continuing to establish the foundation for long-term success.
Prior to her start at Voorhees, Tucker served as the head coach at Salem College. Tucker’s first head coaching victory was a 13-5 win (in 5 innings) over Livingstone. This triumph initiated a sequence of three consecutive wins, culminating in a sweep of Livingstone and Conference victory against Brevard (6-3). Notable achievements during Tucker's campaign included multiple in-season awards for rookie of the week, pitcher of the week, and all-sportsmanship team. Additionally, she generated 11 student-athletes who were recognized for their academic excellence.
In her time at William Peace, the Pacers posted a 24-15 record and were 12-6 in USA South Conference action. William Peace collected 12 home wins and finished third in the conference regular season standings. The Pacers finished with a .338 team batting average, boasted a .489 slugging percentage and outscored their opponents 226-183.
Tucker’s collegiate coaching began at Averett, where she was a graduate assistant. She was instrumental in helping the Cougars place third in the USA South Conference regular season standings.
After one season in Danville, Va., Tucker returned to her alma mater, N.C. Wesleyan, serving as the outfield and hitting coach for the next eight seasons, where she played a role in assisting 100 student-athletes earn academic and athletic accolades. During a five-year stretch, N.C. Wesleyan won 87 games and 44 USA South Conference contests with Tucker as an assistant. That included a 20-15 overall mark in 2016, which resulted in a 14-6 record in league games and a spot in the USA South Conference Tournament.
Tucker departed N.C. Wesleyan to become an assistant coach at Harford Community College in Bel Air, Maryland. She continued her work with both hitters and outfielders, limiting the number of errors committed by the defense that season to 82. Offensively, the Fighting Owls hit .347 as a unit and had 10 players post a .300 batting average or better. As a result, Harford finished 8-8 in the Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference that season and made its second-ever appearance in regionals in program history while earning six players a spot on the All-Conference team.
Tucker’s coaching career began shortly after she completed her four-year playing career at N.C. Wesleyan, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice and psychology. A lifetime .359 hitter, who accrued 153 hits, 77 runs, 33 doubles and 13 home runs, she established the program record in RBI (124) and putouts (976) during her career. Tucker was instrumental in helping the Battling Bishops post back-to-back 20-win seasons during her time. As a result of her collegiate play, Tucker earned a spot on the World Sport Stars Softball Club, which traveled throughout Europe.
Tucker’s standout performances on the field resulted in several accolades, including Battling Bishops' Female Athlete of the Year, 2-time Most Valuable Player, USA South All-Conference, All-Region selection and North Carolina College Sports Information Association All-State selection.
Tucker earned a pair of master’s degrees: Master of Arts in Management & Leadership and Master of Science with a concentration in Sports Administration & Sports Management from Liberty University. In addition to coaching at the university, she serves as an assistant professor in the School of Business, with a specialization in Sports Management.
She remains an active member of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. Tucker is passionate about the sport and is dedicated to growing the game through her non-profit, Diamond Life, Inc. Her passion and enthusiasm is evident with each athlete she connects with. She is a native of Chesterfield, Virginia and now resides in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
