September 22, 2024

AUBURN, Ala. (WBRC) – Auburn University has officially announced Chris and Kate Malveaux as the new co-head coaches of the Tigers’ softball program.

Both Chris and Kate come to Auburn from the University of Tennessee where they were both assistant coaches within the Lady Volunteers program.

“In meeting with Chris and Kate, it was obvious that their synergy was an indomitable force,” said Auburn Athletics Director John Cohen. “Their contributions to Tennessee’s success over the past three seasons are undeniable. We’re so excited to welcome Chris, Kate and their family to Auburn.”

The pair played big roles in helping the Lady Vols win 136 games over the last three seasons, which is tied for 10th best in the country, and helped the Lady Vols win back-to-back SEC regular season titles in 2023 and 2024.

“We are incredibly humbled and excited to be a part of the Auburn Family! Kate and I are overly thankful to Karen Weekly and the entire Tennessee family for their sacrifices, opportunities, and guidance these past three years. It is an honor to have the opportunity to lead this storied Auburn program into its next stage and are forever grateful for the trust of John Cohen and his incredible staff for believing in us. We can’t wait to get to work! WAR EAGLE!!,” said Chris Malveaux.

“Chris and I are both honored and humbled to lead this new era of Auburn Softball. Thank you to John Cohen and all of Auburn Athletics for their faith in us to take on this role and support the program in such an impactful way. Also, thank you to Karen Weekly, the Lady Vol Softball staff, and student-athletes for the opportunity and support of not only us, but also our family. Auburn has proved that it can compete on the national stage, and we are excited to build, develop, and grow this program into a national powerhouse.”

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