Bio

Alissa Edwards was named head softball coach in June, 2023.

Edwards joined Mars Hill after serving as the head softball coach at the University of Maine at Presque Isle since 2019. Edwards also served as the Senior Woman Administrator, Retention Coordinator, and SAAC Advisor in 2022. She was also an adjunct faculty member as an instructor of exercise science, teaching two classes since 2021.

She was named the North Atlantic Conference Softball Coach of the Year in 2021 while serving as the conference’s Vice Chair from 2021-2022. She then served as the Chair, beginning last fall. She also is a member of Women Leaders in College Sports.

Edwards was a star softball player at UMPI. In 2018, she was named an USCAA Academic All-American and during her junior year, was recognized with the Al Arman “Make a Difference” award. Her senior season saw her be awarded the Stanley Small Coaches Award.

She graduated from UMPI in 2019 with a bachelor of science degree in athletic training. She obtained her master’s degree in organizational leadership in May, also from UMPI.