ST. DAVIDS, Pa. - Head Coach Terri Adams announced the addition of Holly Bridgman as an assistant coach for Eastern Softball. Bridgman joins the program after a successful four-year playing career at Drexel University.

Bridgman enjoyed her best season with the Dragons in 2021, starting 30 games, hitting .338 from the plate, and recording 21 RBI. She primarily played catcher while at Drexel, but also saw time in the outfield over her collegiate career.

"The EU Softball program is excited to announce Holly Bridgman as a new assistant coach," Adams said. "She brings high energy to the team and staff, and her infectious personality will surely help in the recruiting of athletes to Eastern."

Bridgman graduated Magna Cum Laude at Drexel with a B.S. in Sport Management and minors in Sport Coaching and Leadership, Business Administration, and Communications. She was a four-year fixture on the CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll and was the Co-Founder and President of the Drexel Sport Business Association.

Additionally, Bridgman is a a co-founder of the Women in Sport Conference in Philadelphia and has experience coaching travel softball. She also runs private catching and hitting lessons for players of all ages.

"I believe Holly will not only make an impact on the softball program, but the entire athletic community at Eastern," Adams added.

In addition to her involvement with recruiting, program management, and game preparation, Bridgman will work with Eastern's catchers to help assist with their growth and development.