John Begley has been named the new softball coach at Linn-Mar High School.

Begley, 66, led Solon High School to a state title in 2003 and has compiled a 572-309 record as a head coach. He most recently was the head coach at Jesup and led the team to two state tournaments.

Begley succeeds Mike Shipley as head coach and will be Linn-Mar's third head softball coach in three years.