Softball Coaching Changes
The NFCA compiles the latest in coaching changes throughout fastpitch softball. Transactions are grouped by month and updated as they become available. Hyperlinks below link to each school’s official press release. To submit a transaction or if you have an inquiry about job postings, please email Brian Stanley.
January • February • March • April
May
USC Aiken (May 18/NCAA DII) - Head coach Jaclin Poole resigned after six seasons.
Youngstown State (May 14/NCAA DI) - Head coach Brian Campbell retires after 18 years at Youngstown State and 30 years in collegiate coaching.
Wilkes (May 14/DIII) - Promoted Casey Carpenter to assistant athletic director for game operations and head softball coach, following the departure of longtime head coach Jackie Klahold.
Dartmouth (May 12/NCAA DI) - Head coach Jen Williams stepped down after eight seasons.
Minnesota (May 8/NCAA DI) - The university has parted ways with head coach Piper Ritter.
St. Edward's (May 4/NCAA DII) - Head coach Bailey Post resigned from her position.
Roosevelt (May 4/NCAA DII) - Head coach Michelle Alexander will not return in 2027.
Illinois (May 4/NCAA DI) - Head coach Tyra Perry will not return for the 2027 season.
Mary (May 4/NCAA DII) - Head coach Amy Schmeckpeper will not return in 2027.
Longwood (May 4/NCAA DI) - Dr. Megan Brown will not return as the program's head coach in 2027.
Towson (May 2/NCAA DI) - Head coach Lisa Costello announced her retirement after 33 season, the last 31 as head coach.
Hannibal-LaGrange (May 1/NAIA) - Longtime head coach Dan Hurst announced his retirement after 25 years with the program.
Grambling (April 29/NCAA DI) - Interim head coach D'Maria Matthews will not return in 2027.
East Texas A&M (April 28/NCAA DI) - Head coach Brittany Miller will not return for the 2026-27 season.
Houston Christian (April 7/NCAA DI) - Mary-Ellen Hall, head coach for the last 35 years, announced she will retire from coaching at the end of the season. She will continue in her role at Senior Woman Administrator.
Utah State (March 17/NCAA DI) - Head coach Todd Judge has resigned. Assistant coach Shelby Thompson will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
Texas (Feb. 3/NCAA DI) - Announced the promotion of Kristen Zaleski to associate head coach.
Florida (Jan. 16/NCAA DI) - Kendra Falby and Kara Hammock hired as student assistant coaches.
Arizona State (Jan. 15/NCAA DI) - Hired 20-year coaching veteran John Bargfeldt as its new pitching coach.
Bradley (Jan. 14/NCAA DI) - Head coach Sarah Willis stepped down.
Concordia Moorhead (Jan. 12/NCAA DIII) - Announced program alum Cora Zackrison has been hired as head coach.
UT Tyler (Jan. 9/NCAA DII) - NFCA Hall of Famer Mike Reed announced his retirement from coaching. Jason Miller will serve as interim head coach for the 2026 season.
Concordia Moorhead (Jan. 9/NCAA DIII) - Announced head coach Annika Seedborg is stepping down as head coach to return to California and be closer to her family.
Florida Memorial (Jan. 6/NAIA) - Named Miguel "Bookie" Nunez as its new head softball coach. Nunez previously coached at FMU from 2010-2015.