About the Coaches Jenn Beckmann enters her second season as head coach of the St. Charles Community College women’s softball program. She was previously the assistant coach, in charge of hitting and outfield. Coach Beckmann took over the team midway through last year, and helped the Cougars post a 5-7 record. Beckmann has more than 10 years of playing, coaching and instructing experience. Coach Beckmann played for the SCC Cougars softball team from 2004-2006. She was the starting first baseman for two years, earned All-Conference recognition her sophomore year, and set many hitting records. She held the record for most home runs in a season, which was broken last season by pitcher/first basemen Chelsea Zerrer. Beckmann still holds the record for most home runs in a career for the Cougars, and she’s in the top 10 in seven different hitting categories. After SCC, Beckmann transferred to the University of Missouri-St. Louis where she lettered two years and graduated with a degree in communication. She is currently pursuing a master’s in secondary education while giving private hitting instructions at All-Star Academy in Valley Park.
JENN BECKMANN HEAD COACH
Michelle Patrico enters her first year as assistant coach at St. Charles Community College. She was the assistant coach for seven years at Webster University, where she helped lead the Gorloks to two trips to the regional tournament. At Webster, she coached two All-Americans, several All-Regional players and numerous All-Conference players. Patrico is currently the head coach at Trinity Catholic High School, where she has led the Titans to three consecutive District championships. Patrico earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Lindenwood University. During her four-year career, she helped lead the team to three trips to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Tournament, finishing in the top five twice and in the top 10 once. As a four-year starter, Patrico earned All-Conference Player of the Year, All-Regional Player of the Year, and was named as an NAIA All-American. At the time of her graduation, Patrico held several national tournament records. Her most recent honor was being inducted into Lindenwood’s Athletic Hall of Fame.
MICHELLE PATRICO ASSISTANT COACH
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