Coach’s Corner is a weekly column where local coaches share practical advice, personal insights, and valuable lessons from the world of youth and high school sports. Whether you’re a coach looking to lead better, a parent supporting from the sidelines, or a player working to grow on and off the field, Coach’s Corner offers guidance, encouragement, and real-world experience to help you navigate the game—and life—with purpose.
Sherry Hudson – Softball Coach
Coaching Background
Sherry Hudson grew up in Harford County and was a three-sport athlete at Fallston High School. Coach Hudson played Division I Softball at Hofstra University and was named an Academic All-American, the Hofstra University Senior Scholar Athlete and Most Valuable Softball Player. She also received numerous academic awards including the Academic Scholastic Award from the Biology Department and is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Coach Hudson continued her education by receiving an MS in Business from Johns Hopkins University. Coach Hudson also participated in ASA Fastpitch Softball Leagues and National Tournaments for more than 35 years. She became head coach of the Varsity program in 2016 and has also been employed for more than 20 years by Johns Hopkins University and currently works at the Bloomberg School of Public Health. Coach Hudson has won IAAM Championships in 2017, 2024 and 2025. Additionally, Coach Hudson was named IAAM Coach of the Year in 2023 and 2024 and The Baltimore Sun Coach of the Year in 2024.
Advice to Other Coaches
Every athlete is different. Not every athlete on a high school team is going D1. Some kids you can push harder than others. Get to know them as people to determine the best way to coach them and get the most out of their talents.
Advice to Parents
We all have the same goal and that is for your child and their team to be successful. Being on a high school team can be a really positive experience for any athlete. There is a different purpose and sense of school spirit compared to club teams. Students become more independent and take on more responsibility when juggling school and practice every day. In addition, high school athletes take on a bigger role in terms of communicating with their Coaches. This is a great time to allow your kids to grow and be accountable for their actions.
Advice to Players
I am here to help. Also, don’t limit yourself. I want you to experience everything in high school. It is very rewarding to watch a JC softball player succeed in the classroom, on a theatre stage, at a band or vocal concert, as a peer counselor…And even more rewarding seeing them go on to college and succeed whether playing softball or not.
Coaching Takeaway
It’s a pleasure to be part of such a special and supportive community at The John Carroll School. I feel blessed to be able to coach and establish relationships with so many student-athletes and their families.