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Morgan Zerkle excels as Marshall coach, competes for USA Softball team

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Morgan Zerkle excels as Marshall coach, competes for USA Softball team
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Morgan Zerkle is balancing her role as head softball coach at Marshall University and her aspirations to earn a spot on the USA Softball Olympic team. Competing at the International Cup in Oklahoma City, Zerkle has shined with a 5-for-8 performance, tallying seven RBIs, including a walk-off triple against American Samoa. In her coaching career, she has led Marshall to the NCAA Tournament for only the third time, showcasing her dual commitment to coaching and competing. She emphasizes the importance of insights gained from her playing experience, applying them to teach her athletes effectively.

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  • •Zerkle is 5 for 8 with two home runs at the International Cup.
  • •She coaches Marshall and plays for USA Softball simultaneously.
  • •Marshall reached the NCAA Tournament under Zerkle's leadership.
  • •Zerkle emphasizes learning from both coaching and playing experiences.
  • •She is among the oldest players in the USA player pool.
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Morgan Zerkle is balancing her coaching career at Marshall while trying to make the USA Softball Olympic team as a player.

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