Charlotte, NC – The NJCAA has announced six honorees to be inducted into the NJCAA Softball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Three coaches and three student-athletes have been honored. Read below for more information on Chelsea Mesa & Lacy Goodman
Chelsie Mesa | Student-Athlete | Phoenix College
Chelsie Mesa played NJCAA Division I softball at Phoenix College. Her dedication and passion for softball translated to a lasting impact on her institution and the people around her. Mesa attended Phoenix College in 2004 and 2005 as an infielder. She became a two-time National Champion and MVP as well as a two time All American for the NJCAA/NFCA in 2004-05. She led Phoenix College in home runs, doubles, triples and batting average.
"From the moment she joined our program, Chelsie stood out as a natural leader—her passion, work ethic, and dedication were evident in the way she played and in how she interacted with her teammates," said Phoenix College Head Softball Coach, Heinz Mueller.
After her time at Phoenix College, Mesa took her talents to the University of Arizona where she became an asset to their softball program as a starter in 2006 and 2007. During that time, she won two NCAA National Titles. Her impact on the field was not her only strength. She showed great leadership in her sport and in the community. Mesa has dedicated much of her time to recruitment camps and serving as an ambassador to young softball players across the country, inspiring them to be their best.
Lacy Goodman | Student-Athlete | Phoenix College
Lacy Goodman is another standout softball player from Phoenix College. Competing at the NJCAA Division I level, Goodman left an impressionable impact on the Bears softball program. Her time at Phoenix College came in 2008 and 2009. She led the Bears to a National Title in 2008 and a National Runner-Up finish in 2009. Her performance in 2008 led her to become the NJCAA National Player of the Year. In both of her years at Phoenix College, Goodman became a two-time NJCAA/NFCA All American. She led Phoenix College in home runs both years with 59 all-time, as well as RBIs with 222.
Following her time in Phoenix, Goodman's softball career continued to the next level. From 2010-11, she earned a scholarship to Arizona State University. In her first year at the NCAA level, Goodman helped her team to another National Championship Title. Her passion and energy helped her to succeed at all levels of her career.
"Lacy played with heart and passion every time she stepped onto the field, wearing the PC
uniform with pride. She carried that same energy and commitment to Arizona State, continuing
to elevate her game at the highest level," Coach Mueller said.
Goodman is a role model for young student-athletes, mentoring them to develop as softball players and as people. She has spent much of her time working camps for elementary students.
She has dedicated her time and effort to the Saint Mary's Food Bank to feed the homeless while also volunteering as an academic tutor for the general student population.
