The Florida Vibe is pleased to announce Maddie Antone as an assistant coach. She will be joining Kaija Gibson, Vibe's head coach, as the first-year Vibe takes the field this summer.

"I am honored to be a part of such a great organization," stated Coach Antone. "Can't wait to help coach the team, watch them compete and be a part of something special."

Coach Antone's coaching resume includes currently serving as an assistant coach with Belmont Abbey. Previously, she coached in the Florida Gulf Coast League, was part owner/instructor for Momentum Powered by Cleer, Legion Collegiate Academy co-head coach and Bandits NC national travel team coach. Additionally, Antone coached Team Florida last summer when they faced the USSSA Pride.

As a player, Antone competed at Winthrop University. She accumulated many honors which included three­ time Big South First-Team All-Conference, Big South Presidential Honor Roll, Big South Honorable Mention, Big South Freshman of the Year and All-Freshman Team and Big South All-Decade Team. Her playing experience extends overseas to Australia, Czech Republic and Curacao.

Antone holds a degree in in mass communications and a minor in psychology