2012 Softball
2012 Softball Coaches
Larry Geraldi - Head Coach - 5th Season
I am very proud to be starting my fifth season as head women's softball coach at Bethel University and look forward to a great season. I graduated from Bethel in 1973 while playing baseball for the Wildcats. My wife, Rita and I were married on the Bethel Campus in 1971. After graduating from Bethel I earned a Master's degree in education from Murray State University and additional hours in administration & supervision from UTM while working in the public school system. I worked 6 years for the Benton County Schools and 31 years for the Humphreys County Schools. I served as teacher, coach, principal, and supervisor of instruction.
God has bestowed many blessings on me including giving me the opportunity to coach at Bethel. My wife, Rita (formerly Ferguson from Trenton, TN) has always been supportive and by my side through thick and thin. She has made a wonderful home for myself and our three daughters while working as a teacher's assistant. My oldest daughter, Lori is a Kindergarten teacher in New Johnsonville, Tn. Lori and her husband, Shane have blessed us with two terrific grandsons, Jacob (12) and Noah (7). Our middle daughter, Maria lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband Mark. They have blessed us with two precious granddaughters, Ainsley (5) and Addison (3). Maria works as a an assistant principal with the Cobb County School System and make their home in Marietta, Georgia. Our youngest daughter, Leslie is a 2005 Bethel Graduate and earned her master's degree from Bethel in 2008. She played 2 years for the Lady Wildcats and served as GA for the 2007 - 08 season. Leslie is presently a 4th grade teacher at Powers Ferry Elementary and is married to Shaun Gaines who is a math teacher and assistant football coach at Lassiter High School. They also make their home in Marietta Georgia.
Our goals for the softball team are to develop morally strong, well educated women who will be successful in their adult lives. We will instill teamwork, sportsmanship, and hopefully be competitive as we strive for a TranSouth Conference Championship.
Leah Hensley - Grad Assistant - 1st Season
My name is Leah Hensley and I am a graduate assistant to the team. I graduated in May 2011 with my child learning & development degree K-6. I started my masters this summer for education. My family means everything to me, I'm the middle child of 3 girls. I wouldn't be here today without God and my entire family helping me every step of the way. I am engaged to Will Cripps, a GA for the baseball team andI couldn't be any happier. I love this team and look forward to the upcoming season. "GO WILDCATS" !!
Adam Cooper - Student Assistant - 2nd Season
Lindsey Davis - Student Assistant - 1st Season
Hi. My name is Lindsey LaShea Davis. This is my 5th year here at Bethel University and also with the softball team. I played at Bethel for 4 years in centerfield and now I am one of the student assistants finishing up my sociology major with a psychology & business minor. I am very excited about this season and getting to help out. This program hs come a longway and I'm looking forward to making it more of a successl. Let's have a great season BU softball !
Karalee Bowker - Manager - 1st Season
Hey, I'm Karalee Bowker, I'm from Murfreesboro, TN. I am a freshmanat Bethel majoring in Special Education and I am the manager of the softball team. I am very excited for the season.
Erica Morgan - Manager - 1st Season
Hello, my name is Erica Morgan. I am from Gleason, TN. I plan on majoring in special education for handicapped children. I am currently a freshman.
