CHARLESTON - Charleston Southern head men's and women's golf coach Andy Serketich has announced the hiring of Caroline Tragesser as an assistant coach for the Buccaneers golf programs.

Tragesser joins the CSU staff following a successful collegiate playing career at both the Division I and Division II levels, bringing a passion for player development, leadership, and mentoring student-athletes.

"We are so excited to welcome Caroline to our coaching staff," said Serketich. "She has tremendous character and will fit in perfectly with the culture we are building. She is also passionate about coaching and player development, two things we were looking for in this position. We are excited to get to work soon! Go Bucs!"

A former collegiate golfer, Tragesser recently completed her playing career at Longwood University, where she competed for the Lancers while earning her Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. During her graduate career, she balanced the demands of Division I athletics with a rigorous academic schedule, committing more than 30 hours each week to training, competition, and travel.

Prior to Longwood, Tragesser spent four seasons at Ohio Dominican University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Public Relations and Marketing Communications with a minor in Sports Media while competing for the women's golf program.
Throughout her collegiate career, Tragesser demonstrated leadership both on and off the course. She served as the Women's Golf representative on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), where she acted as a liaison between student-athletes and the university to help enhance the overall student-athlete experience.

In addition to her experience as a student-athlete, Tragesser developed a diverse professional background in communications, recruiting, and customer relations. She worked as a recruiter with JMC Medical Staffing, helping connect healthcare professionals with opportunities across the country, while also gaining media experience as a news intern with ABC6 and FOX28 in Columbus, Ohio. Her professional experience also includes social media content creation, marketing, and customer engagement roles.

Tragesser has also remained committed to serving others through volunteer work. She served as a Young Life leader in Columbus from 2022-25, volunteered at both the 2016 and 2025 U.S. Open Championships at Oakmont Country Club, and dedicated several years to The First Tee, helping introduce young golfers to the game while promoting character development through golf.

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