Breaking News: Loudoun County Loses Two Top Coaches: Jackson Steps Down from Softball Program to Take Position with Terps; Long-time Boys Soccer Coach Goodwin Resigns

Leesburg (June 15, 2011) - Loudoun County High School athletic director Ken Wright announced the resignation of two varsity coaches this week: Dulles District Coach of the Year Amber Jackson from the softball program and boys soccer veteran coach Kris Goodwin.

Wright reported in a release:
"Amber Jackson, head softball coach, has resigned to take an Assistant Coaches Position at the University of Maryland in the softball program. The 2011 Dulles District Coach of the Year, Coach Jackson returns to the school she played for as a senior and will be the assistant coach for her former college coach.

"Kris Goodwin, head boys soccer coach, has resigned for personal reasons, but will continue to teach elementary PE at Creighton's Corner Elementary. Coach Goodwin was the head boys soccer coach for the past 7 seasons at LCHS, where he played and graduated."

Both positions will be posted by LCPS as soon as possible.

Softball: Loudoun County to Host "Raider Softball Jamboree"

Leesburg (Mar. 18, 2010) - The Loudoun County High School softball team will host its first ever "Raider Softball Jamboree" on Saturday March 20 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the high school.

Fans can meet the Raiders new softball coach, former professional softball player Amber Jackson. Raffle tickets to win a Jackson 2007 NPF MVP jersey will be sold.

The free event also includes:
*Meet the Players
*Autographs
*Face Painting
*Homerun Derby
*Base Running Competition
*Throwing for Accuracy Challenge
*Plus other softball related activities

Softball: Loudoun County Selects Former Washington Glory Pro Amber Jackson to Lead Raiders

Leesburg (Dec. 4, 2009) - Loudoun County High School has hired former Washington Glory professional softball player Amber Jackson to replace Ryan Vance, who has stepped down after three seasons as LC's varsity head coach.

Jackson, a three-time All-American at Bethune-Cookman before finishing up as an All-ACC player at Maryland, was named the 2007 National Pro Fastpicth Player of the Year after she led the league in home runs (15) and RBIs (38), while helping the Glory to the league championship. She almost took the Triple Crown as she had a .372 hitting average that season.

The Glory folded its operations after the 2008 season.

This will be Jackson's first head coaching experience.

The shortstop was selected in the second round in the 2007 draft by the expansion Glory.