When she first heard the news that UL would need a new softball coach after Gerry Glasco left for Texas Tech, no one had to tell Jessica Leger how important the job search would be.

And when Alyson Habetz was announced as Glasco’s replacement on June 28, no one had a bigger smile than Leger, UL's deputy director of athletics and senior women administrator.

“I think Alyson is going to be a perfect leader to really reunite the team and also recruit others who will share her vision,” Leger said. “I think she’s going to do amazing things for the Ragin’ Cajuns.”