Local softball standout hired as college pitching coach

VALPARIASO, Indiana (WKBN) — Valley native Addy Jarvis has been officially hired as the pitching coach in the college ranks at Valparaiso University.

Jarvis, a graduate of Mathews High School, recently completed her college playing career at Miami University (Ohio).

For her efforts with the Redhawks during the 2024 season, she earned First Team All-MAC honors in the circle. She posted a 19-2 record over 30 appearances, breaking the program’s individual single-season winning percentage record.

In addition, Jarvis helped the RedHawks claim MAC regular season and tournament titles , throwing a one-hit shutout against Ball State in the championship game of the tournament. She also tossed a shutout against Dayton in the NCAA Tournament.

“I am so grateful to Coach Armitage for the opportunity to be a Beacon,” Jarvis said. “I look forward to helping this program grow and compete in the Missouri Valley Conference this upcoming season alongside such an accomplished head coach.”

Valpo head coach Mike Armitage is thrilled to add such a decorated former player to his coaching staff.

“What I like about Addy is her passion for the game and her proven track record of winning softball,” Armitage said. “I believe her transition from player to coach will go very smoothly. Addy is a coach who will invest in our student-athletes, both as softball players and as people. Addy will help our program be one our University and community can be proud of.”

Prior to her one season at Miami, Jarvis spent four years at Illinois , playing three seasons for the Fighting Illini. She appeared in 58 games over those three seasons, starting on 29 occasions, and racked up 18 victories, including a win in the Big Ten Tournament over Wisconsin in 2023.

Jarvis began her collegiate career in 2019 at Youngstown State. During her lone season with the Penguins, she was named the Horizon League Freshman of the Year and a Second Team All-League honoree, posting a record of 12-11 with a 2.58 ERA with 218 strikeouts.

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