Duane Lanham begins his first season as the head coach of the Owens softball program. 

He joins the college with over 19 years of coaching experience at various levels. Since 1997, he has served as the varsity softball coach for Sylvania Southview high school. He has also held positions as Sylvania Fast Pitch Summer Traveling Team coach, Sylvania Southview High School assistant varsity softball coach and as Hawkins Elementary softball coach. During his tenure at Southview, he amassed an overall record of 125-69, capturing two Northern Lakes League titles and advancing twice to the D-I regional finals. His accomplishments included receiving NLL Coach of the Year honors the past two seasons.

Lanham is also an active member in his community, serving as president of the Sylvania Fast Pitch Softball Association and has membership with the Down and Dirty Fast Pitch Softball Association. The Sylvania resident attended the University of Toledo and is a graduate of Whitmer High School.