In 1997, Auburn softball competed in its inaugural season. Throughout the 2022 campaign, we are celebrating the many faces, moments and victories that have shaped our program over the last 25 years.
As part of our 25 Years of Auburn Softball celebration, we're checking in with alumni from every era of the program to share their memories of being a Tiger.
From Kansas City, Kansas, Amy Dalsing (1997-99) help lay the foundation for Auburn softball and was credited with many program firsts. She would go on to be an assistant coach for the program and still continues to work within Auburn Athletics with Auburn soccer.
Q: Why did you decide to continue your softball career at Auburn?
Dalsing: I fell in love with the campus and the people immediately.
Q: What is your favorite on-field memory?
Dalsing: Winning the first game in the history of the program by defeating Samford.
Q: What is one of your favorite memories with a teammate?
Dalsing: Too many!
Q: Looking back at your career, what is one word you'd use to describe it?
Dalsing: Thankful. I met my husband and best friends at a place I now call home.
Q: Who influenced your softball career the most?
Dalsing: My mom. She was at every game and was the rock I could always depend on.
Q: What was your favorite uniform combo?
Dalsing: All white, but big fan of the pin stripe they have now!
Q: What advice would you give to current/future Auburn softball student-athletes?
Dalsing: Be the person people can depend on when they're not having the best day. Those are the people and the moments you remember.
Q: If you can give a message to the Auburn Family, what would it be?
Dalsing: "Auburn Family" is real and means something. It's unique and unmatched and the student-athletes feel it and appreciate it. There's no other place like Auburn.
Q: What degree did you earn? What is your current career path?
Dalsing: Communications. Director of operations for Auburn soccer.
Alumni Spotlight: Amy Dalsing
