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2002 Softball
Terry Schweikert, who has spent the last five years at a pair of Big 12 universities, was hired as an assistant coach on Michelle Gromacki’s staff in July, 2001. “I’m excited as I could be,” said Schweikert. “Fullerton is a wonderful place for student-athletes to excel on and off the field and I’m joining a staff with great credentials.” Schweikert comes to Fullerton after a three-year stint at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as an assistant coach under Rhonda Revelle. She helped the Cornhuskers to regional final appearances in 1999 and 2000 and played a hand in Nebraska’s 2001 Big 12 championship. Schweikert, who assisted Revelle in recruiting, worked primarily with the middle infielders and coached two-time All-American Jennifer Lizama. In addition, Schweikert coordinated and directed camps, clinics and community outreach programs for Nebraska. Previously, Schweikert was an assistant coach during the 1997-98 seasons at her alma mater, Missouri. Schweikert helped the Tigers win a Big 12 title and return to the NCAA Tournament in 1997. In 1998, Missouri reached as high as ninth in the NFCA Top-25 poll. “Terry has been involved with some nationally reputable programs and I think that experience will be invaluable,” said Cal State Fullerton Head Coach Michelle Gromacki. “She certainly has shown that she can effectively work with student-athletes.” Schweikert played softball for Missouri from 1982 to 1985, earning Missouri’s Rookie-of-the-Year honors as a freshman and Player-of-the-Year honors as a junior. She helped the Tigers to their only Big Eight Tournament title and first College World Series appearance in 1984. During her junior and senior years, Schweikert captained the Tigers and was named all-region both seasons. After earning a bachelor’s degree in physical education, Schweikert returned to her hometown of Springfield, Mo., to serve as the head swimming coach, head volleyball coach and assistant basketball coach at Parkview High School. She also spent four years at Hopkins High School in Minnesota, where she served as the head softball coach and led her teams to two state tournaments. In 1996, she led Hopkins to a perfect 14-0 conference mark and was named the Minnesota High School Coach of the Year. Throughout her coaching career, Schweikert has continued to play softball competitively. In 1990, she was named an Amateur Softball Association All-American while playing for the national champion Anoka Spooks. Schweikert, a native of Rock Island, Ill., currently resides in Fullerton.
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