STATESBORO – Georgia Southern softball coach Kim Dean will step down to pursue other professional opportunities, Director of Athletics Jared Benko announced today.

"I want to thank Kim for what she's done for our softball program and we wish her the best in her future endeavors," Benko said. "The Sun Belt is one of the top softball conferences in the country and we will identify someone who can help lead our program and take us to the top of the league. That national search will begin immediately."

Dean was named the head coach of the Georgia Southern softball program in 2018 and just completed her fourth season. Assistant coach Dani Price will serve as the interim coach for the Eagles. 

The athletics department will not make any further comments on the search for the next head coach until the process is complete.