Assistant Softball Coach Karen Harrill joined the MCC softball coaching staff Fall 2022. She brings over 30 years of coaching experience to the staff. 

Softball has always been an important part of Coach Harrill's life. As a youngster, she was a sponge watching men's fastpitch, learning as much as she could, and playing day and night. Now with all of that knowledge and experience, she loves teaching others about the game and helping them become the best players they can become. 

Harrill's Awards/Recognitions:

High School: Pella Christian 1986-1990

• Five Year Varsity Starter 
• Softball 1st Team All-State (x2) 1989, 1990
• Softball All-District team (x3) 1988, 1989, 1990
• Softball State tournament All-Tournament Team 1989
• Senior All-Star Game 1990
• Offered full ride to Division 1 college for softball 1990
• Basketball All-District Team 1990
• Basketball 3rd Team All-State 1990

College: University of Northern Iowa 1991-1994

• Four Year Starting Catcher
• Softball Rookie of the Year 1991
• Softball All-Conference team (x2) 1993, 1994
• Academic All-American (x2) 1992, 1994
• University of Northern Iowa Female Athlete of the Year 1990

Coaching: Lynnville-Sully, Union, Pella Christian

• 2021 - Took my alma mater Pella Christian to the State Tournament for the first time in 31 years

 She is currently living in the Pella area with her husband Rick and their three children Amanda, Natalie, and Karson. She loves to keep busy with many different sporting events, traveling, baking, and reading.