Alabama State softball coach steps down to focus on health

Courtesy of Alabama State Athletics

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama State softball coach Todd Bradley has stepped down from his place to give attention to his well being.

“First off, I wish to thank Dr. Ross, Dr. Cable, Hornet Nation, all of the student-athletes, and the teaching employees I’ve loved working alongside the final 5 years. My expertise at Bama State has been essentially the most rewarding of any stops alongside my journey,” Bradley mentioned. “These kind of choices are by no means simple. With plenty of reflection, tears, and prayer that is the day I’ve determined to step away from the sport to focus extra time on my well being and household. For many who might not know, I used to be recognized with A number of Sclerosis once I was 16, and over the previous eight to 9 years I’ve began to see & expertise extra problems due to the illness. These of you who’re closest to me know that I at all times wish to give one of the best of myself whatever the endeavor. Sadly, I’m not satisfied I can do this with 100% certainty. Thanks to my stunning spouse & sons, Erica, Tyler & Kyle, and my supportive household for at all times standing by my facet and being with me throughout this transition. I’m trying ahead to spending extra time with all of you. I’m not saying goodbye, simply so long and I will likely be right here so long as it takes to assist the division throughout this transition.”

ASU Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Jason Cable mentioned, “Coach Bradley’s unwavering dedication, ardour, and dedication to the softball program have formed the lives of numerous student-athletes. Below his steerage, our groups haven’t solely achieved athletic excellence, however off the sector, his groups have carried out at a outstanding stage academically incomes over a 3.3 GPA and led the division in neighborhood service hours. We’re saddened to lose Coach Bradley however perceive his choice to do what’s greatest for his well being and his household. On behalf of the whole Alabama State College neighborhood, we thank Coach Bradley from the underside of our hearts. We want him power, well being, and happiness within the subsequent chapter of his life.”

Todd Bradley is pleased with this system’s 90 % commencement price and neighborhood service hours the softball program has achieved.

This previous season Bradley gained his five hundredth profession recreation on February 10 in a 5-2 win over Fort Wayne. He additionally picked up his one centesimal profession win as a Hornet in a 9-1 win over Alabama A&M on March 30.

Throughout the 2024 season, the Hornets led the nation with 31 triples and, and .54 triples per recreation common. The Hornets additionally positioned 4 athletes on the All-Convention staff and knocked off two-time defending SWAC Champion Prairie View A&M twice on the SWAC Event.

In 2023, Bradley led Alabama State to the SWAC East Division crown and helped the Girl Hornets earn distinction within the convention by teaching the Participant & Hitter of the Yr, Kindall DeRamus, and Pitcher of the Yr, Bailey Greenlee. The staff additionally had 5 choices for all-conference and gained the DI softball statistical champion with 3.4 stolen bases per recreation.

Throughout the 2022 marketing campaign, Todd Bradley helped information Alabama State to a championship berth within the convention event whereas additionally teaching DeRamus to her first Participant of the Yr honor. The Girl Hornets completed that yr with 4 gamers incomes all-conference honors.

2021 ASU captured the SWAC Softball Championship with an 8-1 win over Alcorn State incomes a start within the NCAA Event taking part within the Tuscaloosa Regional.

Throughout his first season on the helm of the Girl Hornets, Bradley led the staff to a 10-15 file general and had been scheduled to start convention play when the season was shortened because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Alabama State was hitting .273 as a staff, with 4 hitters over .300 together with Alexis Sydnor at .449. The staff was pitching at a 5.40 earned run common via 154.1 innings within the circle.