Softball Coaching Staff

Head Coach

In spring 2011, Coach Ashley Grisham finished her thirteenth season as the head coach of the Lady Cavalier softball team. The Lady Cav’s final record for spring 2011 was 22-34. In competition against the other thirteen Texas Region XIV opponents, the Lady Cav’s finished with a record of 12-12. Overall, Coach Grisham’s record is 364-310-8. The Lady Cav’s have been nationally ranked five of the twelve seasons and ranked Top 20 in the nation (www.njcaa.org.).

The following accomplishments were made during the 2010-2011 season by the Lady Cav’s under the coaching direction of Coach Grisham and Coach Doyle:

Four student-athletes received 2nd Team All-Conference:

Erin Compian – Outfield
Lajoya Garner – Infield
Amanda Harmon – DP/UT
Megan Waggoner – Infield

Shelby Leach graduated in spring 2011 and received a scholarship to play at Southern Arkansas University.

Shelby received the following awards:

Region XIV Conference All-Academic Team
Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges

Lauren Swift graduated in spring 2011 and will go to Centenary College on an academic scholarship and also play softball for the Lady Gents.

Lauren received the following awards:

NJCAA Award for Superior Academic Achievement (2 year GPA 3.958)
Region XIV Conference All-Academic Team
Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges

Brittany Blake graduated in summer 2011 and received a scholarship to play at Southern Arkansas University.

Erin Compian, Mallory, and Megan Waggoner are receiving softball scholarships to finish their career at Louisiana State University in Alexandria.

Coach Grisham is the daughter of Dinah and Billy Grisham. She was born and reared in Shreveport, Louisiana and is a graduate of Northwestern State University where she played softball for four years along with her twin sister, Amy. Coach Grisham earned a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education from NSU. She then entered LSU- Shreveport and earned a Masters of Education degree with an emphasis in Health and Wellness.

Coach Grisham’s thoughts about her program spring 2011 are as follows: “This team showed guts throughout the year by facing some hard obstacles. Players quit mid-season, we had unforeseen injuries, and Megan Waggoner had to quit the team after being hospitalized. With Megan (3rd baseman) out for the season the team did not quit; they rallied and came back to finish the season 3rd in the East Zone. Megan is doing well and I would like to thank all of the Region XIV teams who wore #7 wristbands during competition.

I have high hopes for 2011-2012. We are bringing in fourteen new student-athletes, we have six student-athletes returning and with talented pitchers, speed and power players I am excited to start the season. My goal is to win 35 conference games this spring; therefore, securing a slot once again in the regional tournament. We will continue to strive for excellence – Coach Doyle and I will continue to work hard to produce a winning season.”

Contact Information:
Phone: 318-678-6139
Email: agrisham@bpcc.edu

Softball Hitting/Conditioning Coach

Courtney Doyle starts her seventh season at BPCC for Head Coach Ashley Grisham and the Lady Cavalier softball team. Coach Doyle is a graduate of Pine Prairie High School and was a 2000-2003 standout shortstop for the Bossier Parish Community College Lady Cavs, receiving All-Region honors her sophomore season. She completed her college softball career at the University of Arkansas Monticello where she received an Academic All American award as well as All Region awards. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Community Health from LSU-Shreveport. Coach Doyle’s responsibilities with the Lady Cavs include but are not limited to strength and conditioning, hitting, and assisting Coach Grisham in recruiting.

Coach Doyle’s thoughts about the Lady Cavs softball program are as follows: “This season, our Lady Cavs faced some tough obstacles that I believe toughened our sophomores for the next level and has mentally prepared them for the upcoming season. We have some very talented pitching coming in next year along with some versatile players for the field. I have high anticipations for the 2011-2012 season and cannot wait to begin a new year.”

Contact Information:
Phone: 318-678-6257
Email: cdoyle@bpcc.edu