We’re back from our holiday break! In Episode 35 of Coaches at Crown Brew Getting Coffee, presented by the Swinford Media Group and Adrenaline Fundraising, host Kerry Martin sits down with Kerri Blaylock, the all-time winningest coach in both Southern Illinois University softball and Saluki Athletics history, at the Crown Brew Coffee Shop in Marion, Illinois. A native of Herrin, Illinois, Blaylock reflects on her legendary career at SIU, where she compiled a 751-413-1 record and led the Salukis to eight NCAA Tournament appearances, including five-straight trips from 2003 to 2007. She guided SIU to the 2021 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament title and 18 30-win seasons, including a program-best 47 wins in 2005. Her teams consistently ranked among the nation’s best in team GPA, with 11 top-five finishes since 2001. Blaylock became the fastest coach in MVC history to reach 500 wins and later became SIU’s all-time winningest coach in 2018. In 2024, she joined John A. Logan Softball as a volunteer assistant coach. In this engaging conversation, Kerry and Kerri discuss her incredible journey, the moments that defined her coaching career, and her lasting legacy in Southern Illinois softball. Tune in for an inspiring look into the life of one of the sport’s most influential coaches.