Emory University head softball coach Penny Siqueiros has announced that John Thomas will join the program as a volunteer assistant coach.

Thomas has served as an assistant coach at West Springfield High School in Virginia from 2003-09 and has coached with various teams of the nationally prominent Shamrocks of the American Softball Association from 2003 through 2008.

"John will be an excellent addition to our coaching staff," said Siqueiros.  "He is very knowledgeable in several facets of the fast pitch game and we are excited to experience his contributions."