Mary Elizabeth Laatsch was promoted to assistant coach for the UAH women’s basketball program prior to the start of the 2022-23 academic year.
A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Laatsch spent the 2021-22 campaign with the Chargers as graduate assistant as she continues to work towards her Master’s in Physical Education at UAH.
Prior to coming to Huntsville, Laatsch was a member of Montevallo’s basketball program where she graduated in 2021 with a degree in Art.
Laatsch comes from a family rich in basketball tradition, including her father Chris Laatsch who has been a high school coach in the Birmingham area for over 25 years.
She additionally has siblings who have also competed within the Gulf South Conference, including her sister Allison at Montevallo, her brother Jason at West Florida, her brother Josh at West Florida, and her brother Austin at Delta State and Montevallo.