NORTHFIELD, Minn. - Kayla Hatting has been named head softball coach at St. Olaf, athletic director Ryan Bowles announced on Friday.

Hatting spent the last two seasons as a graduate assistant at Division II Augustana University in Sioux Falls. She coached catchers and outfielders, helping the Vikings to a NCAA super regional appearance in 2015 as Augustana posted a 53-11 record, including a 28-2 mark in league play. In 2016, Augustana was 35-19 and 21-8 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. 

"We are thrilled to welcome Kayla to the hill," Bowles said. "She brings an energy and passion to our program and will work tirelessly to serve our student-athletes. We are all very excited about Kayla and the future of Ole softball."

Hatting was a two-time captain at Luther where she transitioned from a short stop in high school to an all-region catcher for the Norse, who reached the NCAA tournament each of her four seasons. She earned four letters as Luther won three regular season and four postseason Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championships. 

"I am thrilled to have this opportunity at St. Olaf, to compete at the highest level, and to be a part of such a welcoming community," Hatting said. "I am very honored to work for such a prestigious college and have the opportunity to mentor the whole student-athlete. I am excited to create a culture of success, both on and off the field."

A native of LeMars, Iowa, Hatting served as an assistant softball coach for Gehlen Cathoic School from 2011-14. 

Hatting will begin at St. Olaf on June 27.