Wichita State softball coach Kristi Bredbenner takes fans through the roster, which positions she is watching closely as opening day approaches, and how the revamped pitching staff might look. We talk about the recent reveal of plans to improve Wilkins Stadium, why those efforts are important and how the rise in softball's popularity is helping.A discussion of the home schedule is also ...When competing for recruits against power-conference teams, Wichita State softball coach Kristi Bredbenner has long had to get creative on official visits. It's standard practice for top ...Shocker softball is enjoying its greatest success with five NCAA regional appearances under coach Kristi Bredbenner since 2016. On Sunday, the Shockers earned their third straight regional bid and will play Nebraska at 6 p.m. Friday in Stillwater, Okla.With the game tied and now the winning runner 60 feet away, Bredbenner finally made the change to freshman Alex Aguilar, who had pitched four innings earlier in the day in WSU’s 6-0 loss to ...Wichita State and head coach Kristi Bredbenner have agreed to a contract extension. The new deal will carry Bredbenner’s deal through the 2028 season; it’s the second consecutive summer that the Shockers added to the length of Bredbenner’s existing deal. “Coach Bredbenner, her staff and our student-athletes are tremendous representatives of Wichita State University and […]Wichita State athletic director Darron Boatright announced Thursday that head softball coach Kristi Bredbenner has agreed to a five-year contract extension through the end of the 2023 season.9 juni 2022 ... : Kristi Bredbenner, Wichita State Softball. Ticket information can be found at www.wichitasports.com. BP 28; Lee Media Group; Allen, Gibbs ...Freshmen Chloe Barber and Erica Schertz join the staff and Bredbenner likes the speed of their pitches. "Coach Oliver has a really good philosophy and mindset in there," Bredbenner said. "I've seen improvement in the returners in just three weeks." Wichita State's next scrimmage is vs. Seminole State on Sept. 22 (5 p.m.) at Wilkins Stadium.Coach Bredbenner says McKinney’s success spreads beyond the field. “I mean, she’s a great person, great outside person totally has her life together on, you know what makes her successful.Witness reacts to airplane making emergency landing near Towne West MallThe Shockers mashed at a record-setting pace last season – 103 home runs as the prime example. There are many more records, which has been a trend in the program under coach Kristi Bredbenner, not a one-off. Hitting will be a strength of the team again in 2022. The production might look different, with more doubles and more speed.WSU coach Kristi Bredbenner said her team was devastated learning about the cancellation of the AAC softball tournament this weekend in Houston. The Shockers end the 2019 season with a 32-24 record.Bredbenner also values Mills for her contributions to the team environment. "She would do anything she can possibly can for her teammates," Bredbenner said. "She is the first person to cheer and get that energy level up when things are getting quiet. If she doesn't play every single game, it bothers underneath. But she never shows it on the ...Kristi Bredbenner Wichita State Softball. Coaches Role Communication Conduct and repercussions Set Goals and a Mission for the team Motto/Theme for the season Community and University Pride Get to know your players outside of softball Individual Meetings Cohesion throughout the staffHead coach Kristi Bredbenner has stuck around and now enters her 12th season leading the program. When a program wins at the level that the Shockers have, …Kristi Bredbenner is entering her fifth season as the Wichita State head softball coach. She previously coached at Emporia State University and joined Wichita State for the 2012 …"We needed this to get our heads right for this weekend and get that confidence back," coach Kristi Bredbenner RH: Wichita State Grabs Momentum Heading Into Crucial Weekend - Wichita State Athletics"I am excited and grateful to host the AAC tournament in 2024," said head coach Kristi Bredbenner. "This is a testament to the investment that Wichita State University and the athletic department have made in the softball program. The improvements to Wilkins Stadium and the new hitting facility will allow us to run a first-class event."Nov 10, 2021 · WICHITA, Kan. – Wichita State softball head coach Kristi Bredbenner completed her 2021 signing class with seven student-athletes submitting their National Letters of Intent Wednesday afternoon. Alex Aguilar, CC Fleming, Sami Hood, Siera Hoekstra, Cassie Passwaters, Sarah Proberts and Taylor Sedlacek made it official and are set to join the ... 3. Kristi Bredbenner. Role: Wichita State softball head coach since 2012 The case: It didn’t take long for Bredbenner to turn around the WSU softball program, as the Shockers have won at least ...3 apr. 2023 ... “I am excited and grateful to host the AAC tournament in 2024,” said head coach Kristi Bredbenner. “This is a testament to the investment ...Now the Shockers have won at least one game in an NCAA regional (the Shockers beat Princeton 5-4 on Saturday) in all four postseason appearances under Bredbenner in 2016, 2018, 2021 and 2022.May 21, 2023 · They really exemplified the spirit of what our softball team is about and that’s grit, energy and fight,” WSU head coach Kristi Bredbenner said. “This was an awesome season. One for the books. EMPORIA STATE Named Kristi Bredbenner softball coach. FORDHAM Named Dan Wolleben, Heather O'Rourke and Melissa Shokoufandeh assistant rowing coaches. JOHN JAY Named Terri Acosta athletic trainer. MISERICORDIA Named Laurene Kocylowski Carlin and Christopher Klein women's assistant soccer coaches. MISSOURI Named Wayne Kreklow volleyball coach.Coach Bredbenner says McKinney’s success spreads beyond the field. “I mean, she’s a great person, great outside person totally has her life together on, you know what makes her successful.There’s no changing her mind: she’s finishing her career at Wichita State for Kristi Bredbenner, the coach who believed in her before every program in the country would take her.The Wichita State softball program lost 1-10 to No.1 University of Oklahoma on Tuesday, March 29. Last season, the Shockers ended their record breaking year with two devastating losses to OU in the Norman NCAA Regional. Head Coach Kristi Bredbenner said at the beginning of the season the Shockers always play the toughest schedule that they can ...RH: "Believing in Each Other". STILLWATER, Okla. - There are no statistics on reviews, but Wichita State coach Kristi Bredbenner is confident she ended a long losing streak on Friday night. The Shockers defeated Nebraska 6-5 in the opening game of the NCAA Stillwater Regional for all the usual reasons - big hits, a rock-solid pitching ...The Wichita State Shockers softball team represents Wichita State University in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the American Athletic Conference. The Shockers are currently led by head coach Kristi Bredbenner. The team plays its home games at Wilkins Stadium located on the university's campus.The Shockers notched the best win in program history by taking down No. 2 Oklahoma State in front of a sell-out crowd at Wilkins Stadium.Wichita State claimed the fifth NCAA Regional appearance in program history, reaching the tournament for the third time under head coach Kristi Bredbenner. The Shockers claimed the regular-season title in The American with an 18-5-1 record and also became just the third team in league history to complete the league double with a 7-4 win in the ...“We’ve got the biggest challenges of our lives and my career (Saturday),” WSU coach Kristi Bredbenner added. Friday’s win over Texas A&M was just the fourth postseason win in program ...Five of the six NCAA appearances have come during the Kristi Bredbenner era," Wichita State said. "Regular season champions of the American Athletic Conference, Wichita State's 43 wins are ...OKLAHOMA STATE Kristi Bredbenner. LAST MEETING WITH THE COWGIRLS Wichita State took down the second-ranked Cowgirls just two weeks ago in Wichita, 8-7. The Shockers jumped out to a 4-0 lead only to see Oklahoma State score five unanswered. Wichita State put together a four-run bottom of the fourth to retake the lead, 8-5.The Wichita State softball team, led by coach Kristi Bredbenner, posted the program's first ever NCAA Regional win with a victory over the Tulsa Hurricane. The Wichita State softball team wrapped up a successful 2016 season this May with an NCAA tournament appearance, the third in program history. ...Story Links. Schedule; Wichita State softball head coach Kristi Bredbenner announced seven fall exhibition contests at Wilkins Stadium, beginning in September. The Shockers are coming off one of the best seasons in school history, featuring 41 wins, a sweep of the American Athletic Conference Championships and the program's second …Nov 9, 2022 · WICHITA, Kan. – Wichita State head softball coach Kristi Bredbenner announced the signing of six student-athletes to National Letters of Intent Wednesday afternoon. Chloe Barber, Avery Barnard, Sophie Johnson, Erica Schertz, Mila Seaton and Sydney Zenon will join the Shocker softball program in the fall of 2023. 2022 National Convention Full Package. 1 "First Pitch" Opening Welcome with keynote by Mike Candrea 2 The Competitve Advantage presented by CSE 3 Drills, Drills, Drills: Hitting feat. Josh Bloomer 4 Drills, Drills, Drills: Infield feat. Ritchie Richardson 5 Drills, Drills, Drills: Pitching feat. Ashley Sunshine 6 Training Decision-Making Skills for Elite Infield Play - Aileen Morales 7 Lead ...Bredbenner will use the fall to find out what type of offensive team the Shockers are, a surprising question after years of record-breaking power. ... They went up 11-0 on the strengths of HRs by Urban and Wong, then Kristi started really mixing up the lineup in the field and at bat. Seminole scored three runs due mainly to a botched double ...Head coach Kristi Bredbenner, associate head coach Elizabeth Economon and assistant coach Presley Bell led the team to a record-breaking season. They were named the 2023 Coaching Staff of the Year. Addison Barnard, Zoe Jones and Lauren Lucas were named to the All-Conference First Team. Barnard is a three-time first team …Nov 9, 2022 · WICHITA, Kan. – Wichita State head softball coach Kristi Bredbenner announced the signing of six student-athletes to National Letters of Intent Wednesday afternoon. Chloe Barber, Avery Barnard, Sophie Johnson, Erica Schertz, Mila Seaton and Sydney Zenon will join the Shocker softball program in the fall of 2023. Kristi Bredbenner is entering her 13th season as the Wichita State head softball coach in 2024. To date, Bredbenner has led the Shockers to five NCAA Regional AppearancesLast week, he spent 30 minutes talking about the San Francisco Giants with volleyball coach Chris Lamb, visited with softball coach Kristi Bredbenner and took new men's tennis coach Danny Bryan ...Kristi Bredbenner is entering her 13th season as the Wichita State head softball coach in 2024. To date, Bredbenner has led the Shockers to five NCAA Regional Appearances. Story Links WICHITA, Kan. - Wichita State softball head coach Kristi Bredbenner has signed a contract extension through the 2026 season, director of athletics Darron Boatright announced Friday. The extension adds three years onto Bredbenner's existing contract, which was set to run through 2023. "Kristi has continued to build a …WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita State and softball coach Kristi Bredbenner have agreed to a contract extension that runs through 2028, athletic director Kevin Saal announced Tuesday morning....Story Links WICHITA, Kan. - Wichita State and head softball coach Kristi Bredbenner have agreed to a new contract that will run through the 2027 season, director of athletics Kevin Saal announced Thursday afternoon. "Coach Bredbenner is a tremendous leader for our softball program and the young women who develop within it," Saal said.The Shockers notched the best win in program history by taking down No. 2 Oklahoma State in front of a sell-out crowd at Wilkins Stadium.The Wichita State Shockers softball team represents Wichita State University in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the American Athletic Conference. The Shockers are currently led by head coach Kristi Bredbenner. The team plays its home games at Wilkins Stadium located on the university's campus.Under head coach Kristi Bredbenner, she helped guide the Shockers to a 12-9 American Athletic Conference (AAC) record and a 2019 AAC Tournament semifinal appearance. Following the one season with Wichita State, Knighten returned to her native Southern California in September 2019 to join the USD coaching staff under Pistole.Apr 15, 2023 · The Shockers defeated Houston (18-20, 5-2) for the eighth straight time after blowing a 5-0 lead and needing a two-out RBI double by catcher Lainee Brown in the 10th to keep playing. "That at-bat for Lainee Brown, when you're down to your last strike and last out and we need a big hit and we got one," Wichita State coach Kristi Bredbenner said. It took Bredbenner three seasons to push the Shockers from the bottom of the MVC to the top. In 2014, the Shockers went 34-23, 21-6 in the MVC to win the program's first regular-season title. "She brought in athletes with a good competitive mind-set and people who want to do well and want to make changes," Jaegers said.Kristi Bredbenner: Head Coach 316-978-3260 316-978-3260: [email protected] @CoachBredbenner: Elizabeth Economon: Associate Head Coach 316-978-5407 316-978-5407: [email protected]: @eeconomon: Courtney Oliver: Assistant Coach 316-978-5407 316-978-5407: [email protected] @CourtOliver24: Easton HerringWichita State and head coach Kristi Bredbenner have agreed to a contract extension. The new deal will carry Bredbenner’s deal through the 2028 season; it’s the second consecutive summer that the Shockers added to the length of Bredbenner’s existing deal. “Coach Bredbenner, her staff and our student-athletes are tremendous …Kristi Bredbenner. Head Coach. View Full Bio. Elizabeth Economon. Associate Head Coach. View Full Bio. Courtney Oliver. Assistant Coach. View Full Bio. Easton Herring. Assistant Coach. Softball Support Staff. View Full Bio. Lexie Elkins. Director of Operations. View Full Bio. Alyssa Finke. Assistant Athletic Trainer."Zoe is a spark plug," head coach Kristi Bredbenner said in a statement. "Her energy, attitude and love of the game will fit in perfectly with Shocker Softball. She has a strong bat and will help us defensively in the infield." The Shockers added another transfer on Tuesday, with Arielle James coming from the University of Houston.Oct. 6—When competing for recruits against power-conference teams, Wichita State softball coach Kristi Bredbenner has long had to get creative on official visits. It's standard practice for top ..."As grateful as we are for the Wadsworth family, Gail and John's donation to the Wilkins Stadium project is only one way they have shown their love for Shocker Athletics," said Wichita State Head Softball Coach Kristi Bredbenner. "Over the years, they have attended countless sporting events and fundraisers and have traveled with various teams ...Jun 6, 2023 · WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita State and softball coach Kristi Bredbenner have agreed to a contract extension that runs through 2028, athletic director Kevin Saal announced Tuesday morning.... Softball. Collegiate softball players from across the country will now have the chance to spend their summers in Kansas, with the formation of the Sunflower Summer Collegiate Softball League on Monday. The league will launch its inaugural season in summer 2022, becoming just the second summer collegiate softball league across the country.Site Navigation. Sports. Men's SportsCoach Kristi Bredbenner is searching for a transfer who can boost WSU's pitching staff ... Bredbenner can start over with several proven returners. Macklin Hitz, a junior, earned All-MVC honors ...By Justin McLeod. September 2, 2022. Wichita State and head coach Kristi Bredbenner have agreed to a contract extension. The new pact will keep Bredbenner at the program’s helm through the 2027 …"We are excited to make our first trip to Puerto Vallarta," said Wichita State head coach Kristi Bredbenner. "The Puerto Vallarta Challenge provides our student-athletes a first-class experience and for some of our players and coaches an opportunity to travel outside of the country for the first time. The competition will be high level.Kristi Bredbenner, Head Coach, Wichita State Coach Bredbenner is responsible for two of the program's three conference tournament championships—in 2016 and 2021. She had a history of winning both as a player and a coach and the 2021 campaign will go down as one of the best seasons in school history. Under Bredbenner's guidance, Wichita ...Wichita State and head softball coach Kristi Bredbenner have agreed to a new contract that will run through the 2027 season, director of athletics Kevin Saal announcedWichita State's Kaylee Huecker and Addison Barnard claimed the first American Defensive Player of the Year and American Rookie of the Year honors in program history, and Kristi Bredbenner and her staff at Wichita State were named the unanimous American Coaching Staff of the Year.In her fifth year as Top Gun's camp director, Wichita State coach Kristi Bredbenner has seen the impact scholarships can make on players at the youth and collegiate level. Coming back and ...Wichita State softball coach Kristi Bredbenner probably learned more about her team Saturday than she learned in the previous 48 games. Bredbenner can learn even more in the immediate future when ...Wichita State and head coach Kristi Bredbenner have agreed to a contract extension. The new deal will carry Bredbenner's deal through the 2028 season; it's the second consecutive summer that the Shockers added to the length of Bredbenner's existing deal.The program record book is hazy on top-25 competition past the last decade, but it is believed to be the highest-ranked win at home in the program’s history — and certainly the best win at Wilkins Stadium under coach Kristi Bredbenner, edging out a 3-2 win over No. 11 Oklahoma State on April 27, 2021.The Shockers notched the best win in program history by taking down No. 2 Oklahoma State in front of a sell-out crowd at Wilkins Stadium.Jody Adams-Birch enters her ninth season at Wichita State University in 2016-17, and has transformed the Shocker women's basketball program. Wichita State had"Here comes Kenzie in her uniform," Endicott said. "That's a tribute to Coach Bredbenner. When you have a senior who won't take their uniform off, she's done somethingThe program record book is hazy on top-25 competition past the last decade, but it is believed to be the highest-ranked win at home in the program’s history — and certainly the best win at Wilkins Stadium under coach Kristi Bredbenner, edging out a 3-2 win over No. 11 Oklahoma State on April 27, 2021.Kristi Bredbenner. Head Coach. View Full Bio. Elizabeth Economon. Associate Head Coach. View Full Bio. Courtney Oliver. Assistant Coach. View Full Bio. Easton Herring. Assistant Coach. Softball Support Staff. View Full Bio. Lexie Elkins. Director of Operations. View Full Bio. Alyssa Finke. Assistant Athletic Trainer.Story Links WICHITA, Kan. - Wichita State has added Arkansas transfer Lauren Howell to the rotation for the 2023 season, head coach Kristi Bredbenner announced Tuesday morning. "We are excited to add Lauren to the Shocker Softball pitching staff," Bredbenner said. "Lauren was a highly decorated athlete out of high school.Kristi Bredbenner is entering her 13th season as the Wichita State head softball coach in 2024. To date, Bredbenner has led the Shockers to five NCAA Regional AppearancesNow the Shockers have won at least one game in an NCAA regional (the Shockers beat Princeton 5-4 on Saturday) in all four postseason appearances under Bredbenner in 2016, 2018, 2021 and 2022.Bredbenner and her staff were named the American Athletic Conference Coaching Staff of the Year in the record-breaking 2021 season. "Since July of 2022, and in parallel with our recent investments, Wichita State University and Shocker Athletics have engaged in a comprehensive facility master planning process for Wilkins Stadium," Saal …When relayed the story of how Barnard and McKinney helped restore confidence in Hood, WSU coach Kristi Bredbenner said that was emblematic of what makes the Shockers, which improved to 37-8 with ...Story Links WICHITA, Kan. - Wichita State softball head coach Kristi Bredbenner announced the addition of Nicole Pendley to the staff for the 2022 season. Pendley will serve as director of operations after spending the last two seasons as a graduate assistant at Mississippi State.In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Wichita State Head Coach Kristi Bredbenner about winning the AAC in 2021, what to expect in 2022, and realignment in the AAC. Previous. JudoInside - News - Kosovo's Driton Kuka wins judo IJF coaching achievement award.I want to reach out and, obviously, honor coach Kristi Bredbenner, the student-athletes and staff on their participation in the NCAA tournament in the Fayetteville, Arkansas Regional. We are pleased with that program is doing. I had an opportunity to connect with Coach yesterday and talk about her vision.The Kansas Senate is voting on whether to override Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of a new redistricting map. Twenty-seven votes are needed to override the veto. Last week, Gov. Kelly said she vetoed ...Head Coach Kristi Bredbenner enters her 12th season at the helm of the softball program, and for the first time during her tenure will host three spring tournaments in Wilkins Stadium during the month of March. The season officially kicks off the weekend of Feb. 10-12 in San Marcos, Texas at the Bobcat Classic. ...• Head Coach Kristi Bredbenner recorded her 600th career win on April 13 vs. Kansas City. • The Shockers have hit five grand slams this season. • Freshman Addison Barnard broke the single season home run record on April 13 vs. Kansas City with her 17th home run of the season. Cacy Williams set the mark with 16 in 2014.Kristi Bredbenner is entering her 13th season as the Wichita State head softball coach in 2024. To date, Bredbenner has led the Shockers to five NCAA Regional Appearances (2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023) including the only NCAA Regional Final appearances in school history (2018, 2021)."Zoe is a spark plug," head coach Kristi Bredbenner said in a statement. "Her energy, attitude and love of the game will fit in perfectly with Shocker Softball. She has a strong bat and will help us defensively in the infield." The Shockers added another transfer on Tuesday, with Arielle James coming from the University of Houston."I am excited and grateful to host the AAC tournament in 2024," said head coach Kristi Bredbenner. "This is a testament to the investment that Wichita State University and the athletic department have made in the softball program. The improvements to Wilkins Stadium and the new hitting facility will allow us to run a first-class event.""Anytime you can beat a top-five team two times in a season, that's a pretty good year," WSU coach Kristi Bredbenner said. "This is a good one and we're going to enjoy it for tonight ..."She's really been struggling, to be honest with you," WSU head coach Kristi Bredbenner said. "Just totally getting in her head and didn't have a ton of confidence and was really ...