Tenaya Tucker has been named an assistant coach at the University of Delaware

Tenaya Tucker

After wrapping up a stellar career with an amazing senior season, Tenaya Tucker has been hired as an assistant coach at Delaware under second year head coach Jaime Wohlbach.

Tucker was a standout catcher for Coach Aimee DeVos, but most of all she was an outstanding representative for Charlotte and the Atlantic 10 both on and off the field. Tucker closed her career in style with an outstanding senior season. Tucker hit .388 with 66 hits, 12 HR, and 47 RBI en route to being named All-Conference and All-Region.

Tucker has all of the makings of an outstanding coach and it is easy to pick that up after watching her play. She really understands the game both on offense and behind the plate. The way she called games with fellow senior Katy Hackett this year was simply brilliant. Every time the 49ers needed a big pitch it seemed like Tucker and Hackett would make the right call. Delaware has picked up a coach who truly understands the game and her expertise should get the Blue Hens back in the CAA tournament in 2012.

Here is what Coach Wohlbach had to say:

"Tenaya is a great addition to our staff," Delaware head coach Jaime Wohlbach said. "She has a tremendous amount of knowledge and passion for the game. She has proven herself to be an outstanding player for the Charlotte softball team, setting several offensive records in addition to earning team MVP honors and conference accolades. Her maturity and leadership within the game will contribute in all areas on the field. I am very excited to have Tenaya as a part of my staff."

The official press releases from Delaware and Charlotte can be found here:

Delaware

Charlotte