By Tim Glon

Sunny Jones has been named an assistant softball coach at Ohio Northern.

Jones comes to ONU with a impressive list of softball experience both as a coach and player.

She served as head softball coach at NCAA Division I Detroit Mercy from 2009-2012 and was head coach at NCAA Division II Hillsdale (Mich.) from 2004-06.

Jones also had assistant coaching stints at Toledo and Concordia (Mich.)

She was also a standout athlete, being named the 1999 NCAA Division II National Player of the Year as an All-American at Ashland.

She was a 4-time All-American for the Eagles and was drafted to play professionally by the Akron Racers of the Women's professional Softball League.

"I am excited to have Sunny as a member of our staff," ONU head coach Ali Hess said. "I'm confident that her knowledge and experience of the game will prove to be an exceptional asset as we work to return ONU softball back to a nationally-prominent program. I am excited to see her energy, enthusiasm, and passion for the game have a positive impact on our student-athletes."

Jones is married to her husband, Eric.