By Tayler Redinger/Owens Sports Information
TOLEDO, Ohio ---
The Owens Community College softball team is gearing up for an exciting season with head coach Chuck Brososky at the helm. Brososky, who is entering his fifth season with the program, has a proven track record of success. He was named the OCCAC Coach of the Year after leading the team to a conference title in 2021 and 2022. Under Brososky's leadership, the team has produced a number of standout players, including All-Conference Players of the Week, Co-Pitcher of the Year, 2022 Player of the Year and one Second-Team All-American honor. Brososky has a wealth of coaching experience, having spent 15 years coaching travel teams in Michigan and Ohio. He is currently the President of the Lady Irish organization in Toledo.
Express Softball is also lead by assistant coach, Aubrey Geis,. Serving as assistant coach for three years, Geis rejoined the Owens Express softball team ahead of the 2020-21 season and will embark on her third season in the position in 2023. Geis previously played for the Express during the 2014 and 2015 spring seasons, winning two OCCAC Championships and making two regional appearances. She was also part of the 2015 Regional Championship team that advanced to the NJCAA Division-I Nationals. After playing at Owens and earning her Associate's Degree, Geis went on to play for Ohio Christian University, earning both a Bachelor's and MBA. While working towards her MBA, Geis served as a Graduate Assistant with the Ohio Christian University softball team. Geis also was named the Interim Head Coach at Ohio Christian University in 2019 before returning to Owens as an Assistant Coach.
The team is also supported by five volunteer assistant coaches, including Todd Kocsis, Cory Bryan, Cristyn Kocsis, Tammy Summers, and Tay Redinger. Todd Kocsis leads the outfield, Cory Bryan handles the infield and the batting cage, Cristyn Kocsis assists as scorekeeper, Tammy Summers oversees pitching, and Tay Redinger assists on the virtual side through digital media production and recruitment efforts.
With their combined skills and knowledge, the Owens Express softball team is well-prepared for the 2023 season and hopeful for continued success after winning regionals in 2022 as the 5th ranked team in the OCCAC pre-season charts.
With a talented roster and experienced coaching staff, the Express are eager to take to the field once again.
The first game of the season will be a home game against Edison Community College.