Fighting Illini softball head coach Tyra Perry talks with Ryan Baker about various topics, including her background, expectations she has and more, in part one (of two) of the latest Ryan Baker Interview (RBI).

After becoming the second-ever head coach of the Fighting Illini softballprogram in June 2015, head coach Tyra Perry is set to begin her first season at the helm of the Illini when the team travels to Miami, Fla., for the FIU Invitational on Feb. 12-14.

ABOUT RBI

RBI is an in-depth interview series hosted by Chicago television personality and #ILLINI alumni Ryan Baker (@RyanBakerMedia). The series runs exclusively on FIGHTINGILLINI.com features current Fighting Illini student-athletes and coaches, as well as alumni and special guests. 

This is the ninth RBI episode. Previous interviews featured former @IlliniMBB Dave Downey, @IlliniFootball head coach Bill Cubit, @IlliniVBall setter Jordyn Poulter, @IlliniMBB guard Malcolm Hill, @IlliniWBB guard Kyley Simmons, @IlliniWrestling junior Zac Brunson and @IlliniMBB coaching legend Lou Henson.

PAST RBIs

Bill Cubit 
Jordyn Poulter 
Malcolm Hill
Kyley Simmons
Zach Brunson
Lou Henson Part 1 | Part 2
Dave Downey Part 1 | Part 2