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Netherlands Pitching Coach Karen Marr Joins Montvidas on Rebellion Coaching Staff

January 26, 2015 - National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Pennsylvania Rebellion News Release


Washington, PA-January 21, 2015-The Pennsylvania Rebellion confirmed that Karen Marr has agreed to become the Rebellion pitching coach for the 2015 season. Marr has 21 years of coaching experience most recently as the Netherlands National Softball Team pitching coach for the past three seasons. She was a member of the coaching staff led by new Rebellion Head Coach Craig Montvidas when the Netherlands won the European Championship title in 2011 and 2013.

The native of New South Wales, Australia was a pitching and catching specialist coach in her home country for seven years (1994-2001) and was the National Battery Development Coach for the Australian Softball Federation. Marr was selected as the National Junior Team Battery Coach in 1999 and served as the battery coach for the New South Wales (NSW) Development squads in 1994 and 1996. During her time in Australia, Marr helped guide seven junior teams to national championships and was selected to represent her country and serve as the assistant coach for Australia in the 2004 World University Games.

Prior to her Netherlands assignment, Marr has coached at the University of Louisville. In her seven seasons with the Cardinals (2004-2010), she worked primarily with the pitching and catching staff and assisted in game and practice preparation. During her tenure in Louisville, eight of her pitchers were named to Big East or All-Conference Teams, while two were named All-Americans. With Marr on staff, the team reached the NCAA Tournament in seven consecutive years.

"I am super excited for the opportunity which the Pennsylvania Rebellion has offered me for the 2015 season," Marr said. "The Rebellion has an extremely talented roster of players, and I am looking forward to working together with the team and specifically with the pitching staff to have a successful season."

"Karen brings a wealth of softball knowledge and pitching expertise to the Rebellion; she is passionate about the game, and her teaching skills will definitely benefit our pitching staff," Rebellion Head Coach Montvidas added.

For more information about the Rebellion or to inquire about becoming a season ticket holder for the 2015 season, visit www.pennsylvaniarebellion.com or call the front office at 724-250-9555. Remember to follow the team on social media at www.facebook.com/PARebellion and on Twitter @PARebellion. Stay tuned to the team's website for season ticket packages, pricing and game times.

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