DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University's Department of Athletics announced the addition of Anna Coleman '22/'24 as the assistant coordinator of athletics operations.

Coleman previously served as an assistant coach with the Averett softball program from 2022-24 following four seasons as a player with the Cougars.

"We are excited to have Anna rejion Averett athletics in a new capacity," said Danny Miller, interim director of athletics. "Anna has been a student-athlete and assistant coach within our department, and her knowledge and experience will be an huge asset as we begin the new academic year."

Coleman was a four-year starter at catcher, earning USA South All-Conference East Division First Team honors in 2021 and 2022. Additionally during her career, Coleman earned USA South Rookie of the Week once and helped Averett advance to the 2019 USA South Tournament championship as a freshman. Coleman finished her career with a .349 batting average after hitting a career-high .384 as a senior. She also totaled 128 hits, 27 doubles, four triples, 10 home runs, 65 runs batted in and 61 runs scored in 115 career games while making 113 career starts for Averett. A three-year captain, Coleman was named a co-recipient of Averett's Senior Female Athlete of the Year in 2022 and earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors.

Coleman also was a member of Averett's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and Captains and Leaders meetings.

A native of Yanceyville, North Carolina, Coleman earned her bachelor's degree in biology and biomedical science from Averett in May 2022. She completed her master's degree from Averett in May 2024.