The Georgia Bulldogs softball team represents University of Georgia in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Southeastern Conference. The Bulldogs are currently led by head coach Tony Baldwin. The team plays its home games at Jack Turner Stadium located on the university's campus.[2]
| Georgia Bulldogs softball | |
|---|---|
 2023 Georgia Bulldogs softball team | |
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| Founded | 1997 |
| University | University of Georgia |
| Head coach | Tony Baldwin (3rd season) |
| Conference | SEC |
| Location | Athens, GA |
| Home stadium | Jack Turner Stadium (Capacity: 2000+) |
| Nickname | Bulldogs |
| Colors | Red and black[1] |
| NCAA WCWS appearances | |
| 2009, 2010, 2016, 2018, 2021 | |
| NCAA Super Regional appearances | |
| 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024 | |
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |
| 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | |
| Conference Tournament championships | |
| 2014 | |
| Regular Season Conference championships | |
| 2003, 2005 | |
History
editCoaching history
edit| Years | Coach | Record | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2000[3] | Alleen Hawkins | 115–341 | .252 |
| 2001–2021 | Lu Harris-Champer | 959–368 | .723 |
| 2022-Present | Tony Baldwin | 43-18 | .705 |
Championships
editConference Championships
edit| Season | Conference | Record | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Southeastern Conference | 23–6 | Lu Harris-Champer |
| 2005 | Southeastern Conference | 26–4 | Lu Harris-Champer |
Divisional Championships
edit| Season | Conference | Record | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Southeastern Conference | 23–6 | Lu Harris-Champer |
| 2005 | Southeastern Conference | 26–4 | Lu Harris-Champer |
| 2006 | Southeastern Conference | 24–4 | Lu Harris-Champer |
Conference Tournament Championships
edit| Year | Conference | Tournament Location | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Southeastern Conference | Columbia, SC | Lu Harris-Champer |
Coaching staff
edit| Name | Position coached | Consecutive season at Georgia in current position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Baldwin | Head coach | 4th | |
| J.T. D'Amico | Assistant coach | 4th | |
| Chelsea Wilkinson | Assistant coach | 4th | |
| Mike Davenport | Assistant coach | 1st | |
| Karly Heath | Player Development Coordinator | 1st | |
| Robin Confer | Director of Softball Operations | 6th | |
| Conner Tidmus | Athletic Trainer | ||
| Reference:[4] | |||
Notable players
editSources:[5]
National awards
edit- Cortni Emanuel, 2018
Conference awards
edit- Kim Wendland, 2005
- Michelle Green, 2003, 2005
- Geri Ann Glasco, 2013
References
edit- ^ University of Georgia Brand Guide (PDF). June 26, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
- ^ "Jack Turner Stadium". GeorgiaDogs.com. University of Georgia Athletics. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
- ^ "Georgia Softball Team by Team Results (PDF)" (PDF). GeorgiaDogs.com. University of Georgia Athletics. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
- ^ "Georgia Softball Coaches". GeorgiaDogs.com. University of Georgia Athletics. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
- ^ "Georgia Softball Honors & Awards" (PDF). GeorgiaDogs.com. University of Georgia Athletics. Retrieved 14 May 2019.