Richard Barber is in his third season with the Nicholls softball staff. His primary responsibilities are working with the outfield, assisting with hitting and game day operations.
Coach Barber has experience for the last 10 years helping various youth softball and baseball players in Louisiana club organizations. Now retired military, Barber served in the Army (23 years) and National Guard Reserve (3 years) for a total of 25 years. His service for the United States of America has included tours in Iraq for Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and served Task Force Noble Eagle after the 9-11 terrorist attacks. On American soil, Barber has also served to help the recovery efforts and humanitarian aid after hurricanes Andrew, Katrina, Rita, Gustav and Ike.
Barber has Bachelors in Science from Louisiana-Lafayette and Excelsior University while being involved in active duty.Â
Barber and his wife, Catherine, have two daughters, Jennifer (18) and Rebecca (14), a seventh grader at Mulberry Elementary School. Barber enjoys salt-water fishing, softball, family and college football.
Head Coach Angel Santiago's comments on Barber -
It has been a very positive opportunity to have Coach Barber here on staff. He has put forth much of his time, effort and dedication to help the Nicholls players develop their talents. Those unselfish traits will not go unnoticed by players and administration here at Nicholls State University. One of the philosophies with the Nicholls Softball Program is to help new and aspiring coaches improve their careers and allow them the opportunity to gain the necessary tools to move on into their own programs. Coach Barber will always take his knowledge of the game and his leadership skills to guide any ballplayer in the correct direction.
