Hughes enters her fifth year as Long's assistant. A graduate of Rosemont College in 2005, Hughes was a four year starter on the field hockey and softball teams, earning a captain's title her senior year of softball. In her four years as a pitcher for the Ravens, she was an All-Conference selection four times, named to the conference sportsmanship team and a National Fastpitch Coaches Association Academic All-American. She broke 18 school records of which she still holds 17.
After receiving her degree in English, Hughes immediately began working for Rosemont as the Sports Information Director. In 2009, she earned her Master's Degree from Temple University in Sport and Recreation Administration.
In her spare time, Hughes still plays competitive softball. She has traveled throughout Europe and Australia for national exhibition teams.
Hughes currently resides in Bucks County, Pa.