Bio

Elizabeth Burris serves as the head coach of the St. Andrews University softball program, Athletic Director, and Senior Woman Administrator.

Under Burris' leadership, the Knights enjoyed a steady climb up the ranks, moving from last place in the conference to two straight years finishing in the top half of the annual tournament. Burris holds her squad to their whole title of "student-athletes". Burris even noted that "Our players are student-athletes, and that means academics come first." Through Coach Burris' encouragement and the team's hard work and dedication scholastically, the Lady Knights have raised the team GPA by a full point from what it was before Burris took over the program.

Burris' time at St. Andrews has also earned her the privilege of being named the Senior Woman Administrator for the Athletic Department.

Burris, being a woman of the world, came to SAU from Austria, where she coached the National Austrian Softball team to a 25-0 record.

Before making the trip to Europe, Burris' NCAA experience began in a three year stint as the assistant coach for Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). She developed and managed the educational program of the softball team, assisted with recruiting, served as catcher and outfield coach, and performed first-base coaching duties. While coaching with the Lady Eagles, Burris earned a Masters of Education in School Counseling at FGCU. The NFCA and American School Counseling Association member has also garnered experience in administrative and counseling roles.

Burris began her post-undergrad coaching career as head softball coach of the Central Cabarrus High School (Harrisburg, NC) softball junior-varsity team and assistant coach of the school's varsity team. Coach Burris led the Lady Vikings to a 14-0 season at Cabarrus before heading to Florida.

Elizabeth Burris graduated Cum Laude from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a B.A. in Psychology and an overall GPA of 3.7. She was also honored as a Scholar Athlete with the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) and was named Conference USA Scholar Athlete at her alma mater, where she lettered four years with the 49ers softball team.

Burris, her dog, and twin boys currently reside in Laurinburg, NC.