Ohio State softball hires Crissy Strimple as assistant coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 2:07 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Ohio State softball head coach Kirin Kumar announced the hiring of Crissy Strimple as an assistant coach on July 7, 2026. Strimple joins the Buckeyes after a successful tenure at the University of Tulsa, where she accumulated over 890 wins and led the program to ten NCAA Tournament appearances. Kumar praised Strimple's coaching experience and commitment to player development, emphasizing their previous work together at Tulsa. Ohio State aims to improve after a challenging season, following a strong 2025 campaign that included a NCAA Tournament berth.
- •Crissy Strimple coached at Tulsa for 29 years before joining Ohio State.
- •She has been part of ten NCAA Tournaments and multiple conference championships.
- •Kumar and Strimple have previously coached together at Tulsa.
- •Ohio State softball looks to rebound from a disappointing previous season.
- 2:07 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State softball announces hiring of assistant coach
"Ohio State softball head coach kirin kumar announced the hiring of new assistant Crissy Strimple on Tuesday.
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