Lynn Anderson joined the Crusader softball program as a graduate assistant in the fall of 2010. She is responsible for working directly with the Valpo infielders.

Anderson comes to Valparaiso from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she was a walk-on and four-year letterwinner for the Badgers.  In 2008, she led the team in homeruns, total bases, and slugging percentage.  She was honored as the team's Defensive Player of the Year as a senior, while also serving as team captain her final year.

Following her graduation, Anderson continued within the Wisconsin program, serving as a student assistant and volunteer coach for the Badgers from 2008-2009.  Most recently, Anderson was the head junior varsity coach at Waunakee High School in 2010.  She has also conducted one-on-one and group softball lessons for ages five and older.

A native of Neenah, Wis., Anderson earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a Certificate in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2008.  She is currently pursuing a Masters of Science in Sports Administration at Valparaiso.