Harvard University

Myka Sutherlin begins her second season as an assistant coach for Harvard softball. Sutherlin joined the Crimson in September 2023.

In her first season with the Crimson, Sutherlin played a major role in the Crimson's march to the 2024 Ivy League regular season title, overseeing a sensational Harvard pitching staff. Under Sutherlin's guidance, Harvard led the Ivy League in earned run average (2.67) and opponent batting average (.237), as senior Anna Reed earned All-Ivy League First Team honors after setting career-best 1.88 ERA, the best mark in the conference during the 2024 campaign. First-Year Nicolette Hunter also enjoyed a great season with Sutherlin's coaching, earning All-Ivy League Honorable Mention after posting a 2.12 ERA and 42 strikeouts.
 
Sutherlin has seen the world in her professional softball career, competing in the Italian Championship with professional team Forlí, joining the Emili-Romagna based club in May 2023. Sutherlin led Forlí to the best-of-five championship series and will join the Crimson in October following the conclusion of the Italian Championship season. Sutherlin pitched for Athletes Unlimited in her professional career as well.
 
A graduate of Cal State Fullerton, Sutherlin was a standout pitcher for the Titans. The 2023 Big West Pitcher of the Year, Sutherlin posted a 2.16 earned run average, 311 strikeouts, 19 complete games and nine shutouts over 266 innings in her two years at Cal State Fullerton. Sutherlin garnered numerous individual accolades in her career, including 2023 NFCA All-West Region Second Team and 2023 All-Big West First Team honors. Sutherlin is just the sixth pitcher in Titans history to win the Big West Pitcher of the Year award.
 
Sutherlin began her college career at Pacific, pitching three seasons for the Tigers. The Gilbert, Arizona native started in 29 games with Pacific, recording a 2.85 ERA with 192 strikeouts over 216.1 innings. In her final season with the Tigers, Sutherlin earned 2021 All-West Coast Conference First Team recognition.
 
During her college career, Sutherlin held private pitching clinics and workouts, enhancing the development of young pitchers by educating them on key fundamentals and principles.