BUIES CREEK, N.C. - Head coach Emily Carosone has announced the addition of Abby Taylor and Hunter Segars as assistant softball coaches at Campbell University.

"Coach Taylor and Coach Segars have been working under me for the last three years at Auburn University. " Carosone stated. "They both bring in something different to the staff to make our coaching staff complete. They work hard and they are diligent with their work. They are dedicated and determined to help continue the success of Campbell Softball." 

Taylor and Segars spent the past three seasons as undergraduate managers (2022 and 2023) and graduate assistants (2024) with Auburn softball. During their time at Auburn, the Tigers advanced to three NCAA Regionals and made it to the Regional Final in 2023 and 2024. In 2024 the Tigers posted a 29-21-1 record overall and 9-15 SEC record, with the 11th toughest schedule in the nation. 

"I am so grateful to Coach Carosone for giving me this opportunity to join her staff at Campbell University." Taylor said. "This opportunity is a huge blessing, and I could not be more excited to see where this path leads. I look forward to working day in and day out to continue the winning legacy created here at Campbell. We have a great group of players and staff, and I cannot wait to get started. Roll Humps!"

Taylor played golf for two years at Point University, before transferring to Auburn and earning her B.S. in Physical Education Teacher Education in 2023. 
Segars graduated from Auburn in 2023 with a B.S. in Physical Education Teacher Education. Along with being an undergraduate manager and then graduate assistant, he also worked with Coach Carosone in Chicago for Athletes Unlimited this past summer.

Segars stated, "I am so grateful to have the opportunity to work under Coach Carosone and for Campbell University. Coach Carosone is not only one of the best coaches I have ever met, but also one of the best humans I have ever met. I am truly honored to serve under her. I am excited to get started with this new staff and strong group of student athletes. Now, let's get to work. Roll Humps!"