Michigan State Spartans softball

Michigan State Spartans softball
Founded1972
UniversityMichigan State University
Head coachSharonda McDonald-Kelley (4th season)
ConferenceBig Ten
LocationEast Lansing, Michigan, US
Home stadiumSecchia Stadium (capacity: 1,100)
NicknameSpartans
ColorsGreen and white[1]
   
AIAW Tournament champions
1976
AIAW WCWS appearances
1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1981
NCAA Tournament appearances
1997, 1999, 2003, 2004
Conference tournament championships
2004

The Michigan State Spartans softball team represents Michigan State University in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Big Ten Conference. The Spartans are currently led by head coach Sharonda McDonald-Kelley. The team plays its home games at Secchia Stadium located on the university's campus.[2]

History

Coaching history

Years Coach Record %
1972–1973 Anne Irwin 19–9–1 .672
1974–1975 Margo Snively 36–14–1 .716
1976–1979 Dianne Ulibarri 91–53 .632
1980–1993 Gloria Becksford 259–408–4 .389
1994–2022 Jacquie Joseph 752–811–1 .481
2023–Present Sharonda McDonald-Kelley 68–125–0 .352

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Championships

AIAW Women's College World Series National Championships

Season Record Head coach
1976 24–4 Dianne Ulibarri

Conference tournament championships

Year Conference Tournament Location Head coach
2004 Big Ten Conference Ann Arbor, MI Jacquie Joseph

Coaching staff

Name Position coached Consecutive season at
Michigan State in current position
Sharonda McDonald-Kelley Head coach 4th
Bethaney Wells Hitting coach 3rd
Danielle Stenger Pitching coach 4th
Annie Smith Volunteer Assistant Coach 1st
Justin Rickert Director of Operations 4th
Keegan Warner Athletic Trainer
Casey Akenberger Strength & Conditioning Coach 6th
Melissa Tallant Academic coordinator
Reference:[4]

Awards

Big Ten Coach of the Year

References

  1. ^ "Brand Reference Guide" (PDF). April 1, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  2. ^ "Secchia Stadium". MSUSpartans.com. Michigan State Spartan Athletics. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  3. ^ "Michigan State Spartans Softball Record Book" (PDF). MSUSpartans.com. Michigan State Spartan Athletics. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  4. ^ "Michigan State Spartans Softball Coaches". MSUSpartans.com. Michigan State Spartan Athletics. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
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