MORAGA, Calif. — Saint Mary's softball coach Sonja Garnett has announced the hire of Stephanie Ceo as her new assistant coach for the upcoming season. Ceo will join Emily Montanez as the second assistant hired this offseason.
"We are thrilled to welcome Coach Ceo to our staff," stated Garnett. "She brings great experience and knowledge of the game and will be responsible for our defense among other things."
Ceo, who has coached Sacramento youth teams in recent years, comes to the Gaels' staff after an illustrious career at Texas. The Meadow Vista, Calif. native started all four years as a Longhorn, mostly at the keystone position, and helped her team reach the College World Series three times.
Ceo batted over .300 three times as a Longhorn including a season-high .362 as a sophomore. In her junior campaign, she crushed five home runs and was an impressive 9-for-10 on the basepaths. Equally as talented in the classroom, Ceo was a regular on the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll and was named to the All-Big 12 Academic Team twice during her career.
Alumni AASA Merrida 18G
2016 USA National Team
2017 USA National Team
2018 USA National Team
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University of Washington Alumni
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2017 USA Jr. National Team
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Alumni AASA Merrida 18G
2016 USA Jr. National Team
2017 USA Jr. National Team
2018 USA National Team
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We are proud to announce that current AASA Merrida team member Holly Azevedo has been selected to be part of the 2017 JR. National Team. Holly joins Alum Bubba Nickles (who is in her 1st season at UCLA) who was also selected for the 2nd time. Congrats to both ladies as the training camp begins in June with International events to follow in July.
We would also like to acknowledge Ali Aguilar who has been selected to as part of The USA National Team!
"Here at All American Sports Academy teams we are very proud of our Alumni and current players that continually strive to excel in their craft of softball! I am beyond proud of their achievements and will continue to be amazed at their future accomplishments while representing the Team USA!"
Jaime J. Jimenez
President All American Sports Academy Teams
Former AASA Merrida 18G player Madilyn Nickles was named
2015-16 National Gatorade Player of the Year
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