Salem International University
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Steve Potts - Head Softball Coach

Going into his third season as Salem International University head coach, Steve Potts is rebuilding the Tigers into a competitive program.

Coach Potts, a 15 year veteran of the diamond, began his collegiate career as the Assistant Coach under then Head Coach Gerry Szabo for the Tiger program six years ago and has seen his share of ups and downs. In 2008, the Tigers finished fourth in the WVIAC (West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) and had one of the best seasons since 1996. The team featured All-WVIAC pitcher Kyanna Cape. Since then, the Tigers have struggled.

“Kyanna was amazing out there on the mound,” said Potts. “She was one of those special players that you don’t come by often. Since then we’ve had our struggles, but right now I believe we are on the right track.”

Potts is a 1979 graduate of Bridgeport High School in Bridgeport, WV (just 18 miles East of Salem). He is the proud father of four daughters; April, Alicia, Amy, and Alexis. Alicia Potts was a four-year athlete at Salem, playing Volleyball and Softball. Amy Potts (now Amy Toothman) is in her fourth year as a softball player at Salem International and youngest daughter Alexis is in her 2nd year on the SIU softball team. Coach Potts is proud to have the opportunity to coach his daughters.

“As a father, there’s nothing more rewarding than to see your children grow and develop as young adults. In my case I’ve been able to help them grow not only as young adults, but as softball players. I’m thankful every day for that opportunity.”

He, and his wife Marcy, still live in Bridgeport and are actively involved with the community. He spoke on what it means for him to live and coach so close to home.

“The people in West Virginia are brought up differently. Family comes as our number one priority. That sense of pride in our family and in our community is engraved in us. I hope that I can instill that sense into my players.” He said.

The 2011 edition of Salem International Softball features just two upper-classmen players in Courtney Hopkins (Sr. Evansville, IN) and his daughter, Amy Toothman. The remainder of the squad is made up of freshmen (8) and sophomores (5). Coach Potts believes that being so young will work in their favor in the future.

“We’re very young at every position,” said Potts. “They’ve had to step up and play immediately. I believe that the future is bright for this program.”

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UPCOMING EVENTS

2012-01-14

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm     Women's Basketball
@ Notre Dame College (OH) | View Map

2012-01-25

2:00 am to 4:00 am     Women's Basketball
@ Ursuline College | View Map

2012-02-06

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm     Men's Basketball
vs. Central State | View Map

2012-02-08

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm     Women's Basketball
@ Penn State - Beaver | View Map

2012-02-10

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm     Softball
@ Fayetteville St. DH | View Map

2012-02-11

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm     Baseball
@ UNC Pembroke Single | View Map

2012-02-11

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm     Women's Water Polo
vs Virginia Military Institute | View Map

2012-02-12

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm     Baseball
@ UNC Pembroke Single | View Map

2012-02-16

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm     Men's Basketball
vs. Tiffin | View Map

2012-02-16

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm     Softball
@ Johnson C. Smith DH | View Map

2012-02-16

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm     Women's Basketball
@ Urbana | View Map

2012-02-17

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm     Softball
@ Mars Hill College DH | View Map

2012-02-18

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm     Men's Basketball
vs Urbana | View Map

2012-02-18

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm     Baseball
@ King College (TN) DH | View Map

2012-02-18

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm     Softball
@ Belmont Abbey DH | View Map

2012-02-19

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm     Baseball
@ King College (TN) Single | View Map

2012-02-21

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm     Women's Water Polo
@ Virginia Military Institute | View Map

2012-02-23

7:30 pm to 9:30 pm     Men's Basketball
@ Malone | View Map

2012-02-24

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm     Baseball
@ Virginia State in Greer, SC Single | View Map

2012-02-24

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm     Women's Water Polo
@ Grove City College | View Map

2012-02-25

11:00 am to 2:00 pm     Baseball
@ Mansfield St. in Greer, SC DH | View Map

2012-02-25

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm     Women's Water Polo
@ Washington & Jefferson College | View Map

2012-03-03

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm     Baseball
@ Fairmont St. DH | View Map

2012-03-03

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm     Women's Water Polo
@ Gannon University | View Map

2012-03-04

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm     Baseball
vs Fairmont St. Single | View Map

2012-03-06

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm     Baseball
@ Alderson-Broaddus College Single | View Map

2012-03-07

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm     Baseball
@ Rio Grande Single | View Map

2012-03-10

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm     Baseball
vs. Mercyhurst DH | View Map

2012-03-10

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm     Softball
@ Mt. Vernon Nazarene DH | View Map

2012-03-10

8:00 am to 10:00 am     Women's Water Polo
vs Villanova University in Poughkeepsie, NY | View Map

2012-03-10

8:00 pm to 10:00 pm     Women's Water Polo
vs Hartwick College in Poughkeepsie, NY | View Map

2012-03-11

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm     Baseball
vs Mercyhurst Single | View Map

2012-03-11

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm     Women's Water Polo
vs St. Francis College in Poughkeepsie, NY | View Map

2012-03-12

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm     Softball
@ Ohio Valley DH | View Map

2012-03-13

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm     Baseball
vs Ohio Valley Single | View Map

2012-03-15

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm     Baseball
@ WVU - Tech Single | View Map

2012-03-16

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm     Softball
@ Walsh University DH | View Map

2012-03-17

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm     Baseball
vs Point Park University DH | View Map

2012-03-17

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm     Women's Water Polo
@ University of Michigan | View Map

2012-03-18

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm     Softball
vs Penn State-Fayette DH | View Map

2012-03-18

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm     Baseball
vs Point Park University Single | View Map

2012-03-18

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm     Women's Water Polo
@ University of Michigan | View Map

2012-03-19

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm     Baseball
vs Glenville State Single | View Map

2012-03-21

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm     Softball
vs Fairmont State DH | View Map

2012-03-21

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm     Baseball
@ Malone DH | View Map

2012-03-23

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm     Softball
@ Urbana in Cedarville, OH Single | View Map

2012-03-23

2:30 pm to 4:30 pm     Softball
@ Cedarville University | View Map

2012-03-24

9:00 pm to 11:00 pm     Softball
@ Ursuline in Cedarville, OH Single | View Map

2012-03-24

11:45 am to 1:45 pm     Softball
@ Malone University in Cedarville, OH Single | View Map

2012-03-24

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm     Baseball
@ Ohio Northern in Urbana, OH Single | View Map

2012-03-24

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm     Women's Water Polo
vs Gannon University in South Euclid, OH | View Map

2012-03-24

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm     Women's Water Polo
vs Indiana University in South Euclid, OH | View Map

2012-03-25

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm     Baseball
@ Urbana DH | View Map

2012-03-25

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm     Women's Water Polo
vs Notre Dame College in South Euclid, OH | View Map

2012-03-28

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm     Baseball
@ Cal PA DH | View Map

2012-03-28

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm     Softball
@ Washington Adventist DH | View Map

2012-03-30

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm     Baseball
vs Cedarville DH | View Map

2012-03-30

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm     Softball
vs Cedarville DH | View Map

2012-03-31

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm     Softball
vs Urbana DH | View Map

2012-03-31

11:00 am to 1:00 pm     Baseball
vs Cedarville Single | View Map

2012-04-01

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm     Softball
vs Ursuline DH | View Map

2012-04-02

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm     Softball
@ Malone University DH | View Map

2012-04-03

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm     Softball
vs Alderson-Broaddus College DH | View Map

2012-04-03

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm     Baseball
vs Rio Grande DH | View Map

2012-04-06

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm     Baseball
@ Virginia State DH | View Map

2012-04-06

4:30 pm to 6:30 pm     Women's Water Polo
@ University of Maryland | View Map

2012-04-07

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm     Baseball
@ Virginia State Single | View Map

2012-04-07

11:00 am to 1:00 pm     Women's Water Polo
vs George Washington in College Park, MD | View Map

2012-04-09

2:30 pm to 4:30 pm     Softball
@ Clarion University (PA) DH | View Map

2012-04-11

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm     Baseball
vs Malone University DH | View Map

2012-04-12

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm     Softball
@ Glenville State College DH | View Map

2012-04-13

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm     Softball
@ Alderson-Broaddus College DH | View Map

2012-04-13

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm     Baseball
@ Cedarville Single | View Map

2012-04-14

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm     Baseball
@ Cedarville DH | View Map

2012-04-14

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm     Women's Water Polo
Division Championships @ Indian University | View Map

2012-04-15

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm     Softball
vs Washington Adventist University DH | View Map

2012-04-16

3:30 pm to 5:30 pm     Softball
@ Notre Dame College (OH) DH | View Map

2012-04-18

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm     Softball
vs West Virginia State DH | View Map

2012-04-18

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm     Baseball
@ Point Park Single | View Map

2012-04-21

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm     Softball
@ Cedarville University DH | View Map

2012-04-22

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm     Softball
@ Urbana DH | View Map

2012-04-22

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm     Baseball
@ Marietta DH | View Map

2012-04-24

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm     Baseball
@ West Virginia State Single | View Map

2012-04-27

3:30 pm to 5:30 pm     Softball
@ Ursuline DH | View Map

2012-04-28

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm     Baseball
vs. Notre Dame (OH) Single | View Map

2012-04-28

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm     Women's Water Polo
@ Eastern Championships at Brown University | View Map

2012-04-29

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm     Baseball
vs Notre Dame (OH) DH | View Map

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