Softball
Head Coach Thomas Thornton
A
lifelong resident of Georgetown, Thomas Thornton is in his
eighth
year as the Tiger Softball Team Head Coach. Thornton begins
his twelfth season with the Georgetown program having previously
serving two years as an assistant coach and two years as a
student assistant coach, although not consecutively.
In December 2009 he was recognized by his peers at the National Fastpitch Coaches Association meeting for earning his 200th victory. Going into the 2010 season, he owns a record of 202-111-1, with a winning percentage of .643.
After serving two years as an assistant coach and helping the Tigers to consecutive Mid-South Tournament championships, Thornton continued the trend. In four years under his direction, the Tigers have won two MSC regular season titles, as well as two MSC Tournament title. The 2004 team was also the Region XI Tournament runner-up. This past season, he produced a Tiger team that made its first National Tournament appearance.
Previous to Georgetown, Thornton served as an assistant coach at Scott County for four years. He helped the varsity win three District 32 titles and compiled a 59-20 record at the head of the junior varsity program.
Thomas is a 1993 graduate of Georgetown College, where he earned his bachelor's degree in Physical Education. While attending Georgetown, he served as a student trainer for both the football and women's basketball programs. Thornton earned his Masters of Education from Georgetown in 2000.
Assistant Coach Jamie Conliffe
Jamie
Conliffe enters her sixth season with the Georgetown program. She is a
graduate of West Chester University in West Chester, Pennsylvania and a
former player for Georgetown College.
While at Georgetown, Conliffe assisted Head Coach Thomas Thornton with the Central Kentucky 16 & under Slammers summer team. She also was an assistant for St. Barnabus' third and fourth grade softball teams in Louisville, Ky.
Conliffe was a member of the 2001 and 2002 MSC Champion Lady Tigers Softball team.
Assistant Coach Bryan Johnson
Coach
Bryan Johnson is in his seventh year with Georgetown College Softball.
He primarily serves as pitching coach and assists with recruiting,
hitting and other aspects of the game. "My enthusiasm, love for the
game and players are what keep me coming back year after year," he
said.
Johnson played fast-pitch softball before serving his country in the
United States Marine Corps and playing on the Marine Corps team for
six years. He has been involved in softball in the Central
Kentucky area for the past 16 years and is the owner of United
Talent Sports Softball and Baseball Development and the co-founder
of the Kentucky Sidewinders.
Bryan and his wife, Kathleen, have been married for 20 years and
have two daughters, Rachel and Mallory, who are both members of Georgetown
College Softball team.
Assistant Coach Stephanie Carrico
Assistant Coach Britini Buchignani
