About Tyra Perry
Tyra Perry was a softball player and softball coach.
Tyra Perry is an American former collegiate softball outfielder, and former head coach originally from Zachary, Louisiana. She began playing for the Nicholls State Colonels from 1994-95 and ended with the LSU Tigers from 1997-98. She was most recently leading Illinois Fighting Illini softball.
Coaching career
Ball State On August 6, 2013, Perry was named the head coach at Ball State.
Illinois On June 24, 2015, Perry was named the head coach at Illinois.
On May 4, 2026, Illinois announced that Perry would not return for the 2027 season, parting ways after eleven seasons.
Career statistics
Head coaching record
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tyra Perry?
American softball coach
When was Tyra Perry born?
Tyra Perry was born in Zachary.
What was Tyra Perry's occupation?
Tyra Perry was a softball player and softball coach.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tyra Perry. https://biography.guide/tyra-perry/
MLA: "Tyra Perry." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tyra-perry/.
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