Alabama softball coaching staff recognized as NFCA Coaching Staff of the Year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Alabama Crimson Tide Head Coach Patrick Murphy and his staff have been honored as the NFCA South Region Coaching Staff of the Year, announced on June 6, 2026. Under Murphy, Alabama achieved a significant overall record of 56-9, including 19-5 in the SEC, exceeding pre-season expectations where they were projected to finish ninth. While the team's season ended after consecutive losses to Texas Tech, the coaching staff's achievements throughout the season have been officially recognized.
- •Alabama finished the season with a 56-9 overall record and 19-5 in SEC play.
- •The coaching staff played a key role in securing the number one overall national seed.
- •Patrick Murphy's team was initially projected to rank ninth in the SEC.
- •Alabama's season concluded with losses to Texas Tech.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Alabama softball coaches named as NFCA Coaching Staff of the Year
"Head Coach Patrick Murphy and his staff led the Crimson Tide to the number one overall national seed in the NCAA Tournament this season.
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