GREEN BAY, Wis. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) – Green Bay Director of Athletics Charles Guthrie has announced the hiring of Sara Kubuske as the new head coach of the Green Bay Phoenix softball program.

"Sara brings a passion for the sport of softball but, more importantly, a passion for the holistic development of the student-athlete," Guthrie said. "Sara is the right person for the job at the right time, and she brings a wealth of coaching, recruiting and high-level playing experience to the Phoenix softball program. I believe Coach Kubuske will help take our program to another level."

Kubuske comes to Green Bay from the University of Indianapolis, where she spent the past 10 seasons as the top assistant for one of the winningest programs in all of NCAA Division II. She helped lead the Greyhounds to an NCAA Regional in all 10 of her seasons, while also being named the NFCA Midwest Coaching Staff of the Year in three of those seasons. Since joining the UIndy staff, the team has averaged 44 wins per season, including three 50 win campaigns.

"I would like to thank Chancellor Dr. Gary Miller, Director of Athletics Charles Guthrie and Assistant Athletic Director Joey Daniels for giving me this opportunity to lead the Phoenix Softball program," Kubuske said. "To say that I am beyond excited to be joining the Green Bay family just doesn't do my emotions justice. I am ready to take on the challenge of turning the program into a consistent contender in the Horizon League."

Kubuske, a native of Milwaukee, was recently named the Easton NFCA Assistant Coach of the Year in 2017. The team has won two GLVC Championships and a Midwest Regional title, while racking up a remarkable 440-139 (.760) record since she's joined the staff.

Her 2016 team set the program record for winning percentage with a .911, going 51-5 and winning the second-ever GLVC crown. This past season, UIndy finished with a 49-17 record, falling in the NCAA Super Regionals to Grand Valley State.

In 2015, Kubuske helped guide the Greyhounds to their second-ever NCAA Division II Championship, winning the Midwest Region and finishing the season 48-15. Her 2013 team set the school record for wins, going 54-8 and advancing to the NCAA Super Regionals.

"I am dedicated to providing the Phoenix softball student-athletes with the optimal collegiate experience they very much so deserve. The minute I stepped foot on campus, I felt the excitement. This program is moving in the right direction and I am beyond thrilled to be a part of this athletic department," Kubuske said.

Prior to her time with UIndy, Kubuske served as a compliance graduate assistant and assistant softball coach at Bemidji State University. She received her Masters of Science in Sports Studies from Bemidji State in 2009.

A four-year softball student-athlete at UW-Parkside, Kubuske was a team captain and GLVC Academic All-Conference selection while a Ranger. She was also the Parkside Female Academic Athlete of the Year as a senior, and was a Dean's List selection and an NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete.

Kubuske holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in Sport and Fitness Management and a coaching certificate from Wisconsin-Parkside. The former Sara Anderson married Jere Kubuske in June of 2012. They have three children.

She will look to lead one of the youngest rosters in the Horizon League, which was heavily led by underclassmen last season. Turning-junior Morgan Bihun was named First Team All-Horizon League in 2019, and the lineup was littered with freshmen and sophomores, who will all look to take the next step in their collegiate careers this upcoming year. Kubuske replaces Scott Wachholz, who led the Phoenix for the past three seasons. 

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