Loren LaPorte


Loren LaPorte is an American softball coach who is the current head coach at James Madison.

Playing career

LaPorte played shortstop for Roanoke where she helped her team to a 118–38 record in her four years as a player including two appearances in the NCAA Division III Tournament in 2005 and 2006. She finished her career ranked in the top 10 all-time in five statistical categories and was a three time 1st team All-ODAC honoree. She graduated in 2008 with a degree in biology and education.

Coaching career

James Madison

On July 31, 2012, LaPorte was announced as an assistant coach of the James Madison softball program.
On September 14, 2017, Loren LaPorte was promoted to head coach of the James Madison softball program after the departure of Mickey Dean who left for Auburn.