MEADVILLE, Pa. - Jamie Colley has been named assistant coach of Allegheny softball as announced on Friday by head coach Sandra Sanford. Colley begins her first post-graduate coaching stint after serving as an assistant coach for the USA Athletes International softball team this summer.

A two-time captain at John Carroll, Colley paced the Blue Streaks to the 2010 Ohio Athletic Conference championship, while helping to lead JCU to four consecutive postseason appearances. In 2011, Colley was honored with the John Carroll Athletic Association Sportsmanship Award.

"Jamie brings great energy and enthusiasm to the Allegheny Softball program and is an exciting addition to our staff," said Sanford. "As a two-time captain she understands the demands of the Division III student-athlete.  She will be a great resource for our current players and prospective student-athletes.  We are thrilled to have Jamie as part of our Allegheny Softball family."

In addition to her athletic prowess, Colley's dedication to the game has already included several coaching posts, including assistant coach of the Ohio Explosive 12U travel team and coach for the Breckville Bee's 12U club.

Colley earned a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences from John Carroll in May 2011 after majoring in sociology with a minor in communications. For four years she served on the Student Union Programming Board, while participating in numerous clubs and organizations on campus.