Thunder Names New Assistant Coach
April 1, 2009 - National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Rockford Thunder News Release
ROCKFORD - The Rockford Thunder announced today that they have named Mike Steuerwald as the team's new assistant coach to Manager Jim Sherwood. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.
Steuerwald, 26, lives in Rockford and is an assistant baseball coach at Rockford College. In addition to his duties at Rockford College, he has also been as assistant basketball coach at Boylan Catholic High School for the last two seasons. He has served in several other coaching capacities, including being as assistant softball coach at Watertown and Waterloo in Wisconsin.
"I am excited to get the opportunity to join a great organization," stated Steuerwald. I look forward to working with GM Aaron Moore, Coach Sherwood, and the Thunder players in continuing to build a strong team not only on the field, but in the community as well."
"One of the most exciting parts of joining the Thunder is the great fan base we have in Rockford and the incredible fan support for softball in this area."
"We feel the addition of Mike will be a positive one for the organizations," said General Manager Aaron M. Moore. "Mike possesses some great qualities as a coach and his energy will be great for us."
For more information on the Thunder or to purchase season tickets for 2009 contact the Thunder at (815) 965-7000. Additional information on the team can be found online at www.thunderprofastpitch.com.
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