Greensboro College - Furness Hired as Pride Assistant Coach

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Furness Hired as Pride Assistant Coach

Leslie Furness

Pride Sports Info.

11/4/2009 11:23:32 AM

Leslie Furness has been hired as as an assistant coach for the Greensboro College softball team under Head Coach Whitney Gelin.

Furness graduated from UNCG in 2009 with a degree in kinesiology with a concentration in youth sport development. She also served the Spartan athletic department in event staff organizing and facilities.

As a student-athlete, Furness played catcher for four years at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She was elected a Spartan team captain in her junior and senior years. Her career fielding average was an impressive .991%.

A native of Greenville, NC, Furness has various youth camps and clinic experience in the Greensboro area. She also has worked as an individualized hitting and catcher instructor.

"Coach Furness has been a great addition to the GC softball coaching staff," said Coach Gelin. "She will be working predominately with the catchers and hitters. Along with her strong work ethic, she will provide knowledge and enthusiasm as a member of the Pride. We are eagerly looking forward to this Spring."

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