Lincoln University Lions Welcome Jill Freese as their New Head Women's Volleyball and Softball Coach

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pennsylvania -- Lincoln University Athletic Director Harry Stinson III is pleased to announce the hiring of Jill Freese as the university's new Head Women's Volleyball and Softball coach.

"We are excited to add Jill to the Lincoln Lion Family," stated Athletic Director, Harry Stinson. "Her experiences as a former Division I athlete and coach, strong connection to the local Oxford community and desire to lead is a great addition to our staff. I'm excited to see our student athletes have the opportunity to learn from Coach Freese and put them in position to be CIAA and NCAA Champions."

Freese, an Oxford, Pennsylvania native, replaces Amber Sneed who left the university this summer to return to her native state, Ohio, and coach basketball.

"I am beyond thrilled to return to my hometown and lead the Lincoln University softball and volleyball programs," adds Freese. "I am honored to join a department led with strong vision, commitment, and enthusiasm for college athletics."

Freese comes to Lincoln after spending last season as an assistant softball coach at Division I St. Peter's University in Jersey City, New Jersey. At St. Peter's she worked primarily with pitchers, hitters and catchers as the Peacocks posted a five-win improvement and a 48 point increase in their team batting average from their previous season.

A four year softball player at Monmouth University, Freese left her mark on the program, finishing her career ranked fourth on Monmouth's all-time home run list and ninth in RBI's. Freese earned All-MAAC and All-MAAC Tournament honors her senior year.

Freese was a three-sport athlete at Oxford Area High School lettering in softball, basketball and field hockey. She earned first Team all-League honors in each of her four years at Oxford and was First Team all-State her final two seasons.

"I want to thank everyone involved in the hiring process, especially Harry, for trusting my vision as a coach and believing that I was the best candidate to lead Lincoln to future success," adds Freese. "I cannot wait to get started so that we can create something special here at Lincoln University."

Lincoln's women's volleyball team opens their season on September 12 with a match at Notre Dame of Maryland University..

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