Sherell Vance has joined the UCLA softball staff as director of operations, and Hayden Maurice has joined as volunteer assistant coach, announced Head Coach Kelly Inouye-Perez.

Vance has worked with JustSOFTBALL, which provides lessons, camps and clinics to softball players of all ages.

"Sherell comes to us with great experience and respect in the softball community, having assisted in running major events like the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic and the National Pro Fastpitch Championship Series," Inouye-Perez said. "She will be a valuable addition to our staff as the director of operations and will assist in all aspects of the program."

 

Maurice just concluded his collegiate baseball career at Cal State Dominguez Hills, graduating with a bachelor's degree in public administration. His sister is 2014 UCLA softball freshman Gabrielle Maurice.

""Hayden is a student of the game of softball and is excited to start his career in coaching as a Bruin," said  Inouye-Perez. "He has a reputation of solid work ethic and possesses great knowledge and passion for the game."