Kansas Jayhawks softball
The Kansas Jayhawks softball team represents the University of Kansas in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Big 12 Conference. The Jayhawks are currently led by head coach Jennifer McFalls. The team plays its home games at Arrocha Ballpark at Rock Chalk Park located on the university's campus.[2]
| Kansas Jayhawks softball | |
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| Founded | 1969 |
| University | University of Kansas |
| Head coach | Jennifer McFalls (1st season) |
| Conference | Big 12 |
| Location | Lawrence, KS |
| Home stadium | Arrocha Ballpark at Rock Chalk Park (Capacity: 1100) |
| Nickname | Jayhawks |
| Colors | Crimson and Blue[1] |
| NCAA WCWS appearances | |
| 1992 | |
| AIAW WCWS appearances | |
| 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979 | |
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |
| 1983, 1985, 1986, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2005, 2006, 2014, 2015 | |
| Conference Tournament championships | |
| 2006 | |
| Conference championships | |
| Big Eight 1977, 1979 Big 12 | |
History
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Kansas in action at UT Arlington in 2020
Coaching history
| Years | Coach | Record | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969–1970 | Marlene Mawson | ||
| 1971 | Linda Dollar | ||
| 1972–1976 | Sharon Drysdale | ||
| 1977–1987 | Bob Stanclift | 348–160 | .685 |
| 1988–1995 | Kalum Haack | 283–158–2 | .639 |
| 1996 | Gayle Luedke | 31–26 | .544 |
| 1997–2009 | Tracy Bunge | 372–336–2 | .525 |
| 2010–2018 | Megan Smith | 393–265 | .597 |
| 2019–Present | Jennifer McFalls | 15–36 | .294 |
Championships
Conference Championships
| Season | Conference | Record | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Big Eight Conference | Bob Stanclift | |
| 1979 | Big Eight Conference | Bob Stanclift |
Conference Tournament Championships
| Year | Conference | Tournament Location | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Big 12 Conference | Oklahoma City, OK | Tracy Bunge |
Coaching staff
| Name | Position coached | Consecutive season at Kansas in current position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer McFalls | Head coach | 1st | |
| Rich Wieligman | Associate Head Coach | 2nd | |
| Jeremy Manley | Assistant Coach | 1st | |
| Gina Fogue | Volunteer Assistant Coach | 1st | |
| Cacy Williams | Director of Operations | 1st | |
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Notable players
Sources:[5]
Big 12 Player of the Year
- Serena Settlemier, 2006
Big 12 Freshman of the Year
- Kara Pierce, 2001
- Daniella Chavez, 2015
Big 12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year
- Maggie Hull, 2013
- Alex Jones, 2014
- Maddie Stein, 2015
References
- "Color | Brand Center". Retrieved May 19, 2017.
- "Facilities – Arrocha Ballpark at Rock Chalk Park". KUAthletics.com. Kansas Athletics. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
- "Kansas Softball Fact Book 2012" (PDF). CSTV.com. CSTV. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
- "Kansas Softball Roster Coaches". KUAthletics.com. Kansas Athletics, Inc. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
- "Big 12 Softball Record Book" (PDF). Big12Sports.com. Big 12 Conference. p. 7. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
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