Meridian Community College

MCC Athletic Department
910 HWY 19 N Meridian, MS 39307

NJCAA Mississippi Southeast

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Brad Grinstead

Jun 27, 2022

MCC Athletic Director Sander Atkinson announces hiring Brad Grinstead as the new softball coach for Meridian Community College.

Grinstead takes over for Faith Robinson, who spent the past ten seasons at the helm of the softball program.

Sander Atkinson said, " We are excited for Coach Grinstead to join the MCC Athletics family. I look forward to seeing the impact of his experience and coaching on our softball program."

Brad said," I would like to thank Dr. Huebner, Sander Atkinson, and the Meridian Community College community for this opportunity and support to lead the softball program. I am beyond excited to get on campus and work on bringing a MACCC championship to MCC."

"One of my top priorities is touching base with the new and returning players and getting to know each of them," said Grinstead.

Brad most recently served as an assistant coach at MS Gulf Coast Community College, but before moving to Perkinston, Brad was the head coach at MS Delta Community College for four seasons. In his second year at MDCC, the team set a record for wins in a season and picked up the program's first win over a top 10 nationally-ranked opponent. He placed players on the All-MACCC first-team both years, and his 2020 team finished with a 3.59 grade-point average.

Grinstead served as an assistant at Lyon College before MDCC, where they also set a school record for wins in a season and placed second in their conference.

Grinstead is a Colorado native, but he received his Bachelor's degree in kinesiology at Hendrix College in Conway, AR. As a member of the Warrior baseball team at Hendrix, Brad hit .312 for three seasons but missed his senior season due to injury. He received All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Honorable Mention in 2010 and was on the SCAC Academic Honor Roll. Grinstead led the Warriors to the 2009 SCAC Tournament title, resulting in a trip to the NCAA Division III Tournament.

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Kevin Kennedy

Aug 14, 2023

Meridian Community College softball welcomes Kevin Kennedy as their newest assistant coach, bringing a wealth of experience from seven successful years at Drury University. His coaching led the Panthers to their first NCAA-II Tournament appearance and a program-record 37 wins. Kennedy's expertise also produced 12 all-conference performers and the program's first-ever All-American player, Kristina Bettis. His coaching journey extends to LSU-Alexandria, where he contributed to two NAIA national tournament appearances.

Head coach Brad Grinstead said, "I am extremely excited and blessed to have coach Kennedy join our program. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from the four-year level that will play a huge role in developing our athletes and building a championship program here at MCC."

In addition to his coaching contributions, Kennedy has been coaching a collegiate all-star team that played against the 2004 USA Olympic Softball Team as part of Team USA's exhibition tour before the Olympic Games. Kennedy holds a degree in History, which he earned from Evangel University in 2003. With a passion for sports and education, Kennedy's diverse background makes him an invaluable addition to the team.

Originally from San Diego, California, he graduated from Grossmont High School. Lady Eagles softball is thrilled to welcome Kevin Kennedy to their coaching staff. It looks forward to an exciting season under his guidance. His vast experience and commitment to excellence make him an invaluable addition to the team.

Coach Kennedy said, "I'd like to thank Coach Grinstead for bringing me to Meridian. I am excited to work helping make MCC Softball a championship-caliber program in the coming years."