Red Dragons hire LaMont as softball coach

Megan LaMont has been hired as the SUNY Oneonta softball coach, the school announced Friday, Aug. 14. "SUNY Oneonta Athletics is excited to announce the addition of Megan LaMont as our Head Softball Coach," Athletic Director Ryan Hooper said in a media release. "Megan has a wealth of experience and success that she brings with her. She has a deep passion for the sport and a commitment to developing student-athletes on and off the field. She also has a strong connection with the SUNYAC, having coached within the conference for several years. We're confident that Coach LaMont will be a tremendous asset for our programs and an outstanding representative of our athletic department." LaMont joins Oneonta after serving as an assistant coach at SUNY Cortland from 2023 to 2026. During her time at Cortland, she assisted with practice planning, player development, recruiting, scouting, game preparation, fundraising, community engagement and team operations. "I'm incredibly thankful for the opportunity to become the next head coach at SUNY Oneonta," LaMont said in the release. "This is a special opportunity, and I'm excited to get to know our student-athletes, build a strong team culture, and help them grow both on and off the field. I can't wait to get to campus, get to work, and be part of the Oneonta community." LaMont earned her bachelor's degree in physical education from SUNY Cortland in December 2023 and is pursuing a master's degree in Recreation Management and Leisure Services, with an anticipated graduation in May.