Jerry Murphy begins his 4th year as assistant softball coach at Lansing Community College.......the energy and enthusiasm that he brings to the team is one of the reasons the Stars have been one of the top softball programs in the country.  Coach Murphy cut his teeth on fast pitch softball at an early age when he started pitching for his church team.  Since then he has played on many teams in the mid-Michigan area....a time span covering nearly 45 years.  As a former pitcher he learned at an early age the disciplines and dedication it takes to be the best.....he employs that philosophy as a coach when teaching his players.  Coach Every says, "Jerry will take on any task, from building a player's confidence to maintaining the field.  He is the type of person who jumps right in and gets the job done no matter how simple or difficult it may be. He is a valuable part of this team and we are lucky to have him".

 Robert Dunham begins his second year as the Stars pitching coach.  The native of West Covina, California believes this could be one of Lansing's most talented pitching staff ever.  The Stars who finished with 48 and 6 record last year and a trip to the College World Series placed players in many of colleges top pitching categories.  Dunham, who attended Mt. San Antonio Junior College where he played baseball and football, later accepted a scholarship to Southern Oregon State University.

After college, Coach Dunham returned to West Covina and began coaching softball at his old high school.  He guided his girls softball team to three Southern Sectional playoffs in the very competitive CIF Region.  Robert also coached a California's Gold travel team that saw three of his former players go on to play for team USA and another two dozen other players accepting Division I scholarships.

Coach Every is quick to point out that "Robert's hard work is a huge reason why we were able to make it back to the College World Series after a two year absence.  His work ethic and determination is un-matched by any pitching coach I have ever had.....he has a passion for the sport and the kids who play it; and he is a Work Horse".

Coach Dunham says, "I am enjoying working with such a talented pitching staff.  The group is so diverse, and yet they seem to compliment each other in so many ways.  I have no illusions that the road will be long and tough, but I believe if this team continues to work hard, they could be as talented as any team in the junior college ranks.  One thing is for sure; I look forward to helping these talented girls get better, and I welcome the challenge of achieving the ultimate goal".

Robert Dunham
Assistant Coach

Pat Malloy
Assistant Coach

 Pat Malloy is in his first year on the LCC coaching staff after being part of the LCC softball family since 2005.  His daughter Ashley was the catcher for the Stars in 2005 & 2006, and he now enjoys watching his daughter Abbey play third base.

Pat's ball career began playing baseball in Grand Ledge where he later helped win a state championship in 1977 under head coach Pat O'Keefe.  After graduating from high school, he started playing fast pitch softball in Lansing for nearly 10 years, following in his Dad's footsteps.  "From an early age, I spent my summers traveling and watching my Dad's team play softball.  Watching those great players and teams play taught me how the game should be played and how important it is to keep this great sport alive".  When Pat's daughters took an interest in playing softball, he stopped playing and began coaching.  He coached travel softball for 11 years to include teams from Grand Ledge, Lansing BAMM, and the Petoskey Blaze.  He also coached at the varsity level in Grand Ledge for four years helping that program to over 100 wins.

"There are very few teams in any sport, at any level, that honestly have a real shot at winning a national championship every year.  This is one of those programs and I am very grateful to Coach Every for the experience and the opportunity to be part of such a great program".

Jeff Kegler begins his third season as statistician for the LCC Stars.  Jeff's daughter, Amanda, was a member of the 2005 and 2006 LCC teams and a two-time Academic All-American.

 A resident of Holt, Jeff has been involved in youth, high school and now college athletics for over 15 years as a coach, athletic board member and academic mentor.  He is a firm believer that participation in athletics is an extension of the classroom.  "Participation in athletics provides students with lifelong learning experiences that support success in almost every aspect of life.  As a parent, I was extremely proud to see my daughter succeed at Lansing Community College and I am equally excited to continue being part of this successful program as a member of the coaching staff.  Coach Every's dedication to not only making sure his players do their very best on the playing field, but also in the classroom reinforces my commitment to have a positive effect on the educational development of student athletes".

Jeff Kegler
Statistician