Jourdan (Ulrich) Hayes played on the Hamline softball team during the 2006-09 seasons. During her time as a Piper she was a two-time All-MIAC and All-Region player, being named to the All-Conference Team and the NFCA All-Region Third Team after both the 2008 and 2009 seasons.
 
Throughout her career, she amassed 167 hits, ranking eighth on Hamline's all-time hit list and she holds the record for both stolen bases in a season with 29 and career stolen bases with 84. While she was on the team, the Pipers collected a 94-63-1 record, going 54-31-1 in conference play. The team was especially successful her sophomore, junior, and senior seasons, taking fourth place in the MIAC in 2007 and third place in both 2008 and 2009. During that 2009 season, Hamline set a new school record for MIAC wins in a season with 18.
 
Hayes graduated in the spring of 2009 with a degree in Psychology and Exercise Sports Science. She currently works as an interior designer. She and her husband Brandon Hayes, a former Hamline basketball player, started flipping houses seven years ago and that eventually evolved into her own business, Jourdan Hayes Design. Within her business, Hayes specializes in architectural design, helping clients design and build new construction and major remodels. While the couple works on houses, their four-year-old daughter keeps them on their toes while "helping" on the job sites.
 
During her first season at Hamline, Hayes played and started in 38 games, hitting for a solid .328 average and stealing 15 bases in 16 attempts. The following year, she set the stolen bases record with 29 while also playing errorless in the field. The Pipers would make the MIAC Playoff Tournament that season, but were eliminated after the first two games. 
 
Hayes had her best offensive year during the 2008 season with a .410 batting average (which ranked sixth in the MIAC) and 50 hits. She also led the conference in fielding percentage (.981) and ranked second in stolen bases (17). The team was runner-up in the MIAC Playoff Tournament that year, falling to St. Thomas 1-0 in the championship game.
 
In her final season, Hayes hit for a .357 average with 41 hits and 23 stolen bases. The Pipers once again made the MIAC Playoff Tournament, losing out in the semifinals in a 5-4 extra-inning game against Gustavus.
 
Take a look at what Hayes had to say about her time at Hamline. 
 
How did your Hamline experience prepare you for what you are doing now?
Being a student-athlete, I really had to learn how to manage and be efficient with my time. I use those skills every day being a "stay-at-home mom" while still running my full-service interior design firm.
 
Who was one of your favorite professors at Hamline?
Marty Knight
 
What is one of your favorite memories as a student-athlete?
My favorite memories of softball are from our spring training trips. We bonded so much as a team during that special week and created friendships that will last a lifetime. Also, holding the school's stolen base records is a fond memory.
 
What advice would you give to current student-athletes?
Enjoy these years! It goes by fast.