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Hollowell takes on coaching role for Arizona softball; Ray out with ‘personal issues’

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

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Arizona Wildcats softball director of operations Alicia Hollowell has moved into a coaching role while assistant coach Larry Ray is away from the team for “personal issues,” coach Mike Candrea said Thursday night.

Regarding Ray’s absence, Candrea said following a 12-4 victory over Oregon State: “The only thing I can say is he’s just dealing with some personal issues.”

That the Wildcats took the steps to have Hollowell cleared to become one of three on-field coaches suggests Ray will be out longer than just one game.

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Hollowell joins Arizona softball program as director of operations

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

Alicia Hollowell was a member of Team USA from 2005 to 2008, and was an alternate on the 2008 Olympic team. Photo by Kyle Terada-US PRESSWIRE

Former Arizona All-American Alicia Hollowell, who has spent the past two seasons coaching at UC-Davis, is returning to the Wildcats in a non-coaching role.

She will join the program Aug. 8 in a newly created director of operations role, head coach Mike Candrea announced Thursday.

“Alicia gives us another resource and great mind in getting our team ready to compete,” Candrea said in a news release.

“We’re fortunate to have her back. She won’t have coaching responsibilities, but her expertise in the video area will free us up to do more coaching. This is a position I’ve wanted for many, many years.”

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