LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Andrew Hundley has joined the Bellarmine University softball staff as an assistant coach, head coach Whitney Arion announced on Tuesday.

Hundley joins Bellarmine after his recent retirement from working in public education for the last 28 years.

"Andrew has been a successful high school head coach for 25 years, along with a stint of college experience. He embodies professionalism in everything he does," Arion said. "Grounded and positive, he brings a calm presence that sets the tone for those around him. As a role model, he not only provides a wealth of strategic knowledge, but also invests in his players mentally and emotionally. His huge heart for student-athletes shines through in every interaction, and it's what truly sets him apart."

During his time in education, Hundley spent 20 years as a head softball coach, beginning his tenure at John Hardin High School in 2002. He coached the Bulldogs for seven years, leading John Hardin to its only softball regional appearance in 2007.

In 2010, Hundley was named the head softball coach at duPont Manual High School where he coached until 2023. With the Rams, Hundley amassed 304 wins and nine District Championships.

"It's an honor and a privilege to be a part of the Bellarmine University Softball Family. I want to thank Coach Arion for allowing me this opportunity," Hundley said. "I have spent most of my adult life coaching and mentoring student athletes. What better place to continue my next chapter than Bellarmine University - GO KNIGHTS"

Overall, Hundley amassed a 364-199-1 record as the head coach of Manual and John Hardin High School. After his final season in 2023, he ranked 16^th all-time in wins in the Kentucky High School Athletic Association for fastpitch softball. He was named the 2007 News Enterprise Coach of the Year with John Hardin and earned two 7^th Region Softball Coaching Staff of the Year awards at Manual.

In addition to his time at the high school level, Hundley was a volunteer assistant coach for Transylvania in 2016. He also coached high school football at John Hardin and Elizabethtown High School for 15 years.

He is a 16-year certified member of the Epstein Hitting Academy and owned and operated D1 Hitting School from 2009-2023 where he instructed both baseball and softball players, including 26 who have gone on to play at the collegiate level.

A solid player in his own right, Hundley was an All-State selection in football and baseball out of East Hardin High School. He graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 1994.

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