OREM, Utah – Utah Valley University head softball coach Nikki Palmer has announced the promotion of Krystin Jachim (pronounced Jack – um) to her top assistant coach. Jachim, who finished her playing career in a Wolverine uniform in 2013, spent the past two seasons as a volunteer assistant on Palmer's staff.
 
"I am so thrilled to welcome Coach Jachim into the first assistant position," Palmer said. "She has been a part of the Wolverine family for many years and has proved her dedication and loyalty these past two years as a member of the coaching staff. Her experience on the field and knowledge of the infield and offense will surely push us in a positive direction this upcoming season."
 
During her first year of coaching at UVU in 2014, Jachim helped lead the Wolverines to the WAC Tournament title and an 18-42 record. That season, she was a member of the first coaching staff in UVU's NCAA Division I history to lead a team into the NCAA postseason. This past season, Jachim helped the Wolverines lead the nation in double plays turned with 45, as well as compile an 18-41 record.
 
Jachim has worked primarily with infielders and hitters during her time on staff at UVU. She has also helped organize and instruct at the team's camps, along with helping with recruiting.    
 
"Krystin is an excellent coach, but most importantly an exceptional person," added Palmer. "I am so grateful to have had her and continue to have her on my coaching staff."
 
Jachim began her collegiate career at Salt Lake Community College, where she earned All-America honors during her sophomore campaign in 2011, prior to transferring to Utah Valley for her junior and senior seasons (2012 and 2013). The shortstop was a two-time all-conference performer during her stellar two-year career at UVU, as she batted .340 with 14 home runs, 21 doubles, 68 runs batted in, 162 assists and 171 putouts while playing in all 115 games. During her senior season she not only helped lead the Wolverines to a school record 35 victories, but also topped the team in batting average (.375), doubles (12), RBIs (33), on-base percentage (.444) and walks (20). She was also a three-time conference player of the week during her time in Orem, as well as a Great West Conference champion in 2012.
 
The native of Roy, Utah and graduate of Roy High School was a three-time All-State selection and a state champion during her high school days. Jachim was also a two-time All-Region player at SLCC and hit an astonishing .472 with 19 home runs and 100 RBIs during her All-American season in 2011.
 
Jachim received her bachelor's degree in exercise science from Utah Valley in 2014 and is planning on pursing a master's degree in the near future.