Courtesy of LA Tech Athletic Communications
When Josh Taylor was hired as the Louisiana Tech head coach, one of his goals was to connect with more than four decades of Lady Techster softball alums.
Last year was a great starting point when more than 50 former players returned for the inaugural Alumni Weekend at Dr. Billy Bundrick Field.
This year Taylor and Co. hopes to see that number grow when Tech hosts UTSA in a three-game Conference USA series April 14-16.
“Our alumni weekend is special,” said Taylor. “The turnout and reception from last year’s event was second to none, and our current staff and players couldn’t be more excited to welcome back everyone this year. Our alumni encompass more than 40 years of Tech softball and they represented and helped build this program and put it on the collegiate softball map. It should be another great weekend and we hope to see another great turnout. “
All former Louisiana Tech softball players, managers and coaches are invited back for the weekend with single games set for Friday (6 p.m.), Saturday (2 p.m.) and Sunday (1 p.m.).
To RSVP for the weekend, all former players, managers and coaches are asked to fill out this form. RSVPs are due by April 1 but alumni won’t be turned down if they RSVP after the requested date.
A number of events are scheduled for Saturday, April 15. Following the contest on Saturday, all alumni who are in attendance will be recognized on the field along with the current Lady Techster players and coaches followed by a “team” photo. An open house of one of the best softball facilities in the country – including locker room, team meeting room, players’ lounge, coaches’ offices, sports medicine and the indoor hitting facility with the Origin Bank Soccer and Softball Complex – will be given to all alums following the on-field recognition.Following the open house, an Alumni Cookout (RSVPs are required) will be held as parents of current Lady Techster players have volunteered their time to cook for the alumni and their families as well as the current team. The day will be capped by “Hitting Under the Lights,” an opportunity for all former players to take some swings at Dr. Billy Bundrick Field.
“We had so much fun watching so many of our former players take some cuts and flash some leather on our new field last year,” Taylor said. “It’s really laid back and a lot of fun for everyone.”
All alumni returning for the event will receive up to two free tickets for the weekend while additional tickets can be purchased at a discounted rate ($10) for the weekend’s 3-games.
Weekend Itinerary
Friday, April 146 pm Lady Techsters vs UTSA
Saturday, April 1512 p.m. Dr. Billy Bundrick Gates Open12 p.m. Alumni Check-in begins2 pm Lady Techsters vs UTSAFollowing the end of gameAlumni Recognition on FieldAlumni/Team Photo on FieldOpen House of Origin Bank Softball and Soccer FacilityAlumni/Team MealHitting Under the LightsSunday, April 161 pm Lady Techsters vs UTSA
