Laura Christopher entered her first year as assistant coach for the Swedes during the 2009-10 academic year, bringing more than 12 years of competitive playing experience to the table.

After three shoulder surgeries, Christopher returned to the field and closed out her collegiate softball career as a DP and second baseman for Bethany. In her two years as a Swede, she earned two all-KCAC and NAIA Scholar Athlete honors. Named captain as a senior, Christopher helped Bethany reach the KCAC conference championship in 2009.

Before becoming a Bethany College Swede, she played softball at NCAA Division I Georgia State University and Lamar Community College (Colorado).

A native of Aurora, Colo., Christopher graduated from Bethany in 2009 with a bachelor's degree in sports management. She currently works as a reporter and columnist for the Lindsborg News-Record.