Cassandra Brown Named AAMU Head Softball Coach

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama --- Cassandra Brown has been named head softball coach at Alabama A&M University, Director of Athletics Bryan Hicks announced Tuesday.

"I am really excited to have Coach Brown return to the Bulldog Family," Director of Athletic Bryan Hicks said. "Coach Brown is an excellent coach with a passion for the development of student-athletes and their athletic experience. Her competitive spirit and enthusiasm will be an asset to our program."

Brown was the assistant coach for the Lady Bulldogs from 2015-2017 under former coach Nakeya Hall, specializing in pitchers and catchers.

"First and foremost, I want to thank God for blessing me with this opportunity and I am honored that President Dr. Andrew Hugine Jr. and Mr. Hicks believed in me to continue the winning culture here at my alma mater, Alabama A&M University," Brown said. 

Before making the transition to coaching, Brown spent four years at Alabama A&M as a student-athlete. As a freshman, she wrote her name among the great pitchers for AAMU and became the team's ace right away with a great effort in the circle. She was the starting pitcher from 2010-14, recording 165 strikeouts in 80 appearances.

"I am excited to return back to "The Hill" and pour into these young ladies my knowledge of the game and the importance of academics," Brown said. "I look forward to carrying on the successful tradition of Alabama A&M Athletics, both on and off the field."

A native of Pembroke Pines, FL, Brown earned her undergraduate degree in Social Work from AAMU in 2014 and she completed her Master's degree in Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health in 2016. 

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