COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri Office of Title IX and Civil Rights and the Department of Athletics have concluded the review process of the Mizzou Softball program and Head Coach Ehren Earleywine, who will continue as the program’s head coach. As per University policy, details of the internal review are protected personnel files, and cannot be released publicly. Athletics officials have offered the following comments regarding the matter:
HEAD SOFTBALL COACH EHREN EARLEYWINE
“Naturally, I’m relieved to have this process done, and I deeply regret the attention this has brought to our program and University. I do understand that the University was obligated to review the allegations. As I’ve said previously, I fully recognize that I need to improve in certain areas, and I am committed to working on those areas moving forward. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to continue to coach this program, and I’ve said a thousand times, I love this place with all my heart and look forward to being the coach here for many years to come. The support our program receives means so much, and I am grateful for our fans. Hopefully, we can now refocus on maintaining the great softball tradition we have built here and put this in the past.”
INTERIM ATHLETICS DIRECTOR SARAH REESMAN
“We have an opportunity moving forward to build on the rich competitive success of the Mizzou softball program. I look forward to working together with Coach Earleywine to provide a great total experience for our student-athletes.”
SENIOR ASSOCIATE AD TIM HICKMAN (SOFTBALL ADMINISTRATOR)
“We have had productive conversations with Coach Earleywine and he understands our expectations moving forward. While the process was a lengthy one, we know it was thorough and fair, and we’re now at a place of resolution. I am pleased to work together toward the continued success of our softball program under coach Earleywine.”
HEAD SOFTBALL COACH EHREN EARLEYWINE
“Naturally, I’m relieved to have this process done, and I deeply regret the attention this has brought to our program and University. I do understand that the University was obligated to review the allegations. As I’ve said previously, I fully recognize that I need to improve in certain areas, and I am committed to working on those areas moving forward. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to continue to coach this program, and I’ve said a thousand times, I love this place with all my heart and look forward to being the coach here for many years to come. The support our program receives means so much, and I am grateful for our fans. Hopefully, we can now refocus on maintaining the great softball tradition we have built here and put this in the past.”
INTERIM ATHLETICS DIRECTOR SARAH REESMAN
“We have an opportunity moving forward to build on the rich competitive success of the Mizzou softball program. I look forward to working together with Coach Earleywine to provide a great total experience for our student-athletes.”
SENIOR ASSOCIATE AD TIM HICKMAN (SOFTBALL ADMINISTRATOR)
“We have had productive conversations with Coach Earleywine and he understands our expectations moving forward. While the process was a lengthy one, we know it was thorough and fair, and we’re now at a place of resolution. I am pleased to work together toward the continued success of our softball program under coach Earleywine.”
