Oberlin, OH- Head Softball Coach Sara Schoenhoft announced the appointment of Joclyn Fada to be her lead assistant coach.

A longtime resident of Northeast Ohio, Fada spent the 2019-20 season as the assistant coach Cleveland State University. Although cut short due to COVID-19 concerns, Fada helped guide the Vikings to their best start in five years as well as coach a defense that was ranked in the top-three of the Horizon League.

"We are so excited to welcome Joclyn to the coaching staff," Schoenhoft said. "She brings years of coaching experience with her and I am confident that she will help elevate our program to the next level. I can't wait to get started coaching with her."

Prior to her time at Cleveland State, Fada spent 18 years as the assistant varsity softball coach at nearby Elyria High School. A perennial powerhouse under the assistance of Fada, EHS won 18-straight sectional championships on top of 16 conference championships and 10 final four appearance in the DI state tournament. The Pioneers took home the state title three times during her tenure (2002, 2009, 2017), while earning runner-up four times (2006, 2007, 2008, 2013). For her success, Fada was inducted into the Elyria Sports Hall of Fame in 2015 as a part of the 2002 Elyria High School State Championship Team.

In addition to her experience at EHS, Fada also coached at North Olmsted and Perrysburg High Schools, as well as at the youth level for Little League, Hot Stove, and travel softball clubs.

Fada earned a bachelor's of science in education from Bowling Green State University in 1998 and would later secure a master's degree in sport Education from Ashland University in 2003. Most recently, she earned a certificate in NCAA Collegiate Compliance from the United States Sports Academy in 2019.

Fada officially started her duties with the Yeowomen in mid-January.