August 9, 2006
Release courtesy of Tim Calderwood, Loras College sports information director

DUBUQUE, IOWA . . . The Loras College athletic department today announced the hiring of Katie Rasmusson as Head Softball Coach. Rasmusson takes over for Sarah Anderson, who resigned after three seasons at the helm to devote herself full time as a physical therapist.

“Katie will be an excellent addition to our staff,” Loras Director of Athletics Chad Walthall said. “She has competed as an athlete at Loras and has a real understanding and passion of what a Loras experience means to student athletes. I have complete confidence that she will be able to continue to take the program forward.”

Rasmusson is familiar with the Loras program having served as an assistant coach for three years under Anderson. During the three years as coach, Loras won 40 games. The 2005 team finished 9-7 in the tough Iowa Conference and tied for fourth in the league.

"I am extremely honored to be taking over the softball program,” Rasmusson said. “The opportunity to coach at my alma mater and in such a well respected softball conference will be exciting opportunity."

A native of Epworth, Iowa, Rasmusson completed both her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Loras. She competed in both basketball and softball while at Loras and was a member of the 2002-03 Iowa Conference Champion women’s basketball team. In her senior season, Rasmusson hit .271 with two homers and 12 RBI. In the 2002 season, she was named first-team all-Iowa Conference when she batted .418 on the season.

After graduating in 2003, Rasmusson joined the softball staff as an assistant while working towards her master’s degree. Rasmusson will also have teaching responsibilities at the institution.

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