Coolen Retiring From Rainbow Wahine

After 34 years leading the program at Hawaii, the 2025 season will be the last for Head Coach Bob Coolen. The Rainbow Wahine Skipper has announced he will not seek a contract extension after his current two-year deal runs out. Coolen could reach the 1200 win plateau in his final season. During his tenure UH appeared in 11 NCAA Postseasons, including a trip to the Women’s College World Series in 2010.

Dickson Named Head Coach at UT Dallas

RTS has learned that Casey Dickson has taken the head coaching position at the University of Texas at Dallas. Dickson worked the past five seasons on the coaching staff at Towson. Before a stint working in private instruction and running an indoor training facility, Dickson led programs at Austin Peay, Temple, and Frank Phillips College. She takes over a UT Dallas program that went 17-20 in their first season in Division II last season.

Beall Named FAMU Coach

Brittany Beall has been named the new head coach at Florida A&M. Beall spent the past decade as head coach at Eustis’ High School. In 16 seasons leading programs she has amassed a 257-77 record while winning multiple state championships, including the 2024 FHSAA 4A State Title.

Gasso Extended

The highest paid coach in softball has now surpassed herself.

Oklahoma Coach Patty Gasso received a contract extension through 2028 Friday that will pay her an average of $2 million annually. The Hall of Fame Coach had made $1.775 million annually on her previous deal.

Gasso will be in her 31st season leading the Sooners this spring and has guided the program to a 1,515-352-2 record. She has won eight National Championships, having secured OU’s fourth in a row in 2024.

Streetman Takes Over At MC

Leigh Streetman has been promoted to head coach at Mississippi College. Streetman served as an assistant for the Choctaws for the past seven seasons. During her time on staff she has helped the program to a 218-107 record, four NCAA Regional berths, and a Super Regional appearance.

O’Hair To Lead North Georgia

Brooke O’Hair has been named the new head coach at North Georgia. O’Hair joins the Nighthawks after spending the past 18 years at Mississippi College. She tallied 530 wins at MC. O’Hair led the Choctaws to nine NCAA Postseason appearances while being named Gulf South Conference Coach of the Year in 2023 and 2024. She replaces longtime Coach Mike Davenport who joined the coaching staff at Georgia.

Campagna Named New Iona Coach

Carla Campagna has been named the new head coach at Iona. Campagna has led the program at Adelphi since 2018. In 2023 the program went 47-8 winning the NE10 Championship and advancing to host a Super Regional. 2024 followed with the programs fifth NCAA Postseason appearance under her leadership.

Hanrahan Departs DePauw

After leading the program at DePauw for 12 seasons, Erica Hanrahan is stepping down as head coach. Hanrahan posted a 329-184-1 record while appearing in the NCAA Postseason nine times in her tenure.

Longtime Assistant Boland Gets Bump At Jax State

Julie Boland has been named the next head coach at Jacksonville State. The longtime assistant has been with the Gamecocks for the past 28 seasons. The JSU Alum now gets her shot at the leadership spot after the retirement of legendary Coach Jana McGinnis earlier this month.