Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Softball Adds Two Graduate Assistants
7/28/2025 3:22:00 PM | Softball
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic softball, the back-to-back American Conference regular season champions, has made two additions to the coaching staff with the arrivals of Alex Brown and Taylor Minnick as graduate assistants.
The duo joins Head Coach Jordan Clark, who enters her fourth season at the helm of the program and has overseen the American's Coaching Staff of the Year the last two seasons.
Brown completed her four-year collegiate career split between North Carolina and Clemson as a starting infielder and was a two-time member of the NFCA's All-Region team. In her senior season in 2025, Brown tallied 70 runs, the 10th most in the nation, and 81 hits, 18th nationwide, while leading Clemson with a .413 batting average as the leadoff hitter. The Tigers won the ACC and advanced to the NCAA Super Regionals.
Minnick played for Indiana over the course of four seasons where she earned two All-American honors, most recently on the first team in 2025. In her season campaign, Minnick was the nation's leader in doubles with 26 and ranked fourth nationally with a .484 batting average. She also tallied 76 hits, 18 home runs, and 71 RBI to lead the Hoosiers to their third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
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Head Coach Jordan Clark
"What a great day to announce the additions of Alex and Taylor to our staff. Both have had successful careers and have been one of the best from their respected programs They have been leaders on their teams, have won every award at the collegiate level, and have played in the postseason throughout their careers. To have them join our staff and help shape the next generation of softball players is a huge win for our program. We are beyond excited to welcome them to our Paradise family and continue on the great tradition of FAU softball.""
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The duo joins Head Coach Jordan Clark, who enters her fourth season at the helm of the program and has overseen the American's Coaching Staff of the Year the last two seasons.
Brown completed her four-year collegiate career split between North Carolina and Clemson as a starting infielder and was a two-time member of the NFCA's All-Region team. In her senior season in 2025, Brown tallied 70 runs, the 10th most in the nation, and 81 hits, 18th nationwide, while leading Clemson with a .413 batting average as the leadoff hitter. The Tigers won the ACC and advanced to the NCAA Super Regionals.
Minnick played for Indiana over the course of four seasons where she earned two All-American honors, most recently on the first team in 2025. In her season campaign, Minnick was the nation's leader in doubles with 26 and ranked fourth nationally with a .484 batting average. She also tallied 76 hits, 18 home runs, and 71 RBI to lead the Hoosiers to their third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
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Head Coach Jordan Clark
"What a great day to announce the additions of Alex and Taylor to our staff. Both have had successful careers and have been one of the best from their respected programs They have been leaders on their teams, have won every award at the collegiate level, and have played in the postseason throughout their careers. To have them join our staff and help shape the next generation of softball players is a huge win for our program. We are beyond excited to welcome them to our Paradise family and continue on the great tradition of FAU softball.""
FOLLOW THE OWLS
To follow the team on social media, visit @fausoftball, or for the most up-to-date information go to www.fausports.com.
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