NC State head softball coach Lindsay Leftwich has announced her staff with the addition of Paige Cassady and Mike Bosch as assistant coaches.
Cassady joins the Pack after a season at Texas Tech and will work primarily with the pitchers in Raleigh.
Bosch comes to NC State after spending the last five seasons as an assistant coach at Florida. He will work with the Wolfpack defense in addition to handling data and player development.
PAIGE CASSADY
"Paige is one of the brightest pitching coaches in our game. I had the pleasure of coaching Paige at FIU, and I am so proud of the coach, mentor and mother she has grown into. I am ecstatic to get to do life with Paige and her family in Raleigh," said Leftwich. "Paige is an avid learner and is never afraid to stretch her own philosophies to grow her players. She is compassionate and will foster impactful relationships with the players and fully embodies the idea that teams 'win with people first'. Paige will help build women that can change the world. Our program is extremely lucky to have a coach of her caliber joining the team."
During the 2023 season at Texas Tech, Cassady helped the Red Raiders pitching staff lower its earned run average by over half a run.
Prior to her time in Lubbock, she spent nine seasons as the pitching coach at Liberty where she helped the pitching staff lower its ERA every season. She started as an assistant coach for the Flames in 2013 and was elevated to associate head coach in 2018 after the program saw its winningest four-year span. She received national recognition at the conclusion of the 2018 campaign when she was tabbed Assistant Coach of the Year by the NFCA. Under her guidance, 11 pitchers were named All-Conference, four earned Pitcher of the Year honors and three earned NFCA All-Region honors.
Under her tutelage, Emily Kirby was tabbed Atlantic Sun Pitcher of the Year in both 2021 and 2022. Julia DiMartino also garnered back-to-back Pitcher of the Year honors in 2017 and 2018 when the Lady Flames were in the Big South Conference.
Cassady played two seasons at Presbyterian College, where she secured 16 wins in the circle. Prior to her junior season, she transferred to Florida International to play for then-head coach Beth Torina and assistant coach Lindsay Leftiwch. She spent time in the outfield and in the circle for the Panthers.
MIKE BOSCH
Leftwich said, "Mike is an incredible find for the Wolfpack. As a decorated SEC assistant and experienced former head coach, Mike's path to NC State will help push the program forward quickly. Mike brings a wealth of knowledge that he tactfully applies to all aspects of the game. His ability to understand data, analytics and biomechanics is unmatched, but he sets himself apart by how he conveys those ideas to the players. He is truly the professor of player development. His relational qualities as a husband and father can easily be seen in how the players respond and grow under his coaching. He has amassed a ton of connections in the travel ball and high school community and will continue to recognize talent at an elite level. I am honored to add Mike to my family."
Bosch comes to Raleigh after working primarily with the Florida pitching staff where he helped develop Elizabeth Hightower into an All-SEC Freshman Team selection. He also mentored Natalie Lugo who led the NCAA in saves (6) in 2020. Under his leadership, the Gator pitching staff maintained an ERA below 3.70 in the last five seasons.
Prior to his time in Gainesville, he spent three seasons as the head coach of fellow ACC opponent Syracuse. During his time at the helm of the Orange, he led the development of six All-ACC selections. One of those was a 2017 Top-10 finalist for USA National Player of the Year, Sydney O'Hara. In his final season leading the Orange in 2018, he helped guide then-sophomore Alexa Romero to a nation-leading 10.9 strikeouts per inning.
Bosch also previously spent 13 years as head coach at Iowa Community College. During that time, he garnered a 525-236-2 record. He helped produce 28 All-Americans and 81 All-Region athletes, in addition to leading the team to two National Junior College Athletic Association Championships. The 2008 team placed fifth and the 2010 team finished third in the tournament. Bosch and his staff were also tabbed the NFCA Midwest Coaching Staff of the Year both years.
NC State softball season tickets are on sale now. The team's 2024 slate will be released at a later date.
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