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. Kristi Bredbenner Talks Wichita State Softball, 2021 Success, 2022 Expectations and AAC Realignment - Fastpitch Softball News, College Softball, Club SoftballWichita 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.21 maj 2018 ... Shockers Coach Kristi Bredbenner said McEwen -- a left-handed batter -- hit a good pitch that was down and outside for her opposite-field home ...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.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....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 ...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). Wichita State coach Kristi Bredbenner, on the other hand, suggests a warning sign might be needed near the bus stop, recently relocated to that spot. Herring, a left-handed hitting first baseman, regularly smacks balls out of the stadium that bounce on or past Perimeter Road.WICHITA, Kan. - Wichita State track & field head coach Steve Rainbolt and junior Hunter Veith join softball head coach Kristi Bredbenner as guests on this week'sSep 6, 2022 · After guiding Shocker softball to the NCAA postseason in back-to-back seasons for the first time in program history, Kristi Bredbenner is receiving a strong financial commitment from new athletic... "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 somethingKristi 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).In January, the university announce a facility master plan for softball that starts with $7.3-million for a new team complex and indoor facility. Season tickets are up to 259, an increase of 77 percent. "it's cool to see the community get behind this team," coach Kristi Bredbenner said. "We hope they're loud and rowdy."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 …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.share tweet textEaston Herring joined head coach Kristi Bredbenner's staff as an assistant coach, specializing on the defensive side, in July 2023. Herring comes to Wichita"There's immense film on me and everybody my age," she said. "One of my struggles has always been a certain pitch. Coach (Kristi Bredbenner) has talked to me about it over and over and I work on it as much as I can." McKinney doesn't want to divulge specifics about the type of pitch that frustrates her for obvious reasons.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 ...Coach Kristi Bredbenner hopes that kind of production returns after WSU scored just four runs in three games against South Florida in the same ball park last weekend. "Our offense is going to be ...Wichita State fits the select number of schools with strong engineering and strong softball. Tallent knew about the school because of basketball, liked the Shocker mascot, and emailed coach Kristi Bredbenner. "(Wichita State) is like literally the best place for the aerospace industry," Tallent said.The Shockers (1-0 American Athletic Conference) set course for the run-rule with a four-run first inning and added two more in the second. A sixth-run fourth inning gave coach Kristi Bredbenner cushion to remove starting pitcher Bailey Lange after facing 17 hitters and allowing one hit for the Pirates (9-14, 0-1).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.Story Links WICHITA, Kan. - Wichita State head softball coach Kristi Bredbenner has named former No. 1 overall National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) draft pick Lexie Elkins the new director of operations, she announced Friday afternoon. A native of Victoria, Texas, Elkins was a three-time NFCA All-American catcher at Louisiana and was the 2015 NFCA Diamond Sports Division I Catcher of the Year.6 maj 2010 ... Kristi Bredbenner from Emporia and Jeanne Scarpello from Omaha share MIAA Coach of the Year honors after leading their respective teams to a ..."This is the closest thing to postseason softball that Wilkins Stadium has ever had," WSU coach Kristi Bredbenner said. "These are two top-25-caliber teams that have been battle-tested all year ...Jul 21, 2023 · WICHITA, Kan. - Wichita State head softball coach Kristi Bredbenner completed her coaching staff for the 2024 season with the addition of Easton Herring. Herring will serve as the defensive coach for the Shockers after a year at Austin Peay as the defensive coach/assistant coach. "We are thrilled to welcome Easton, Tara and their newborn son ... The following release information was issued by Wichita State and information and photo courtesy of Wichita State… WICHITA, Kan. - John and Gail Wadsworth have given a lead gift of $1.5 million to Wichita State University and Shocker Athletics, earmarked for the Softball Team Operations Facility at Wilkins Stadium. The building is a part of the $9.65 million Phase 1 of the stadium ...In a significant sign of support to the softball program and coach Kristi Bredbenner, Wichita State publicly launched an ambitious fundraising campaign to create a "state of the art" facility ...Apr 3, 2023 · 316-268-6270. Wichita State athletics beat reporter. Bringing you closer to the Shockers you love and inside the sports you love to watch. In latest college softball NCAA Regional projections, the ... Wichita State Junior pitcher Caitlin Bingham has found a new skill that keeps her busy during the coronavirus pandemic.Story Links WICHITA, Kan. - Head softball coach Kristi Bredbenner announced today the signing of freshman middle infielder Ryleigh Buck, a transfer from the University of Central Florida.Buck will be eligible to play this spring. Buck is from Wellington, Kan., where she attended Wellington High School.Under head coach Kristi Bredbenner, Wichita State has risen to national success, including three straight NCAA Regional appearances and five of the last seven NCAA Tournaments. Wichita State has won 67 percent of its games (239-119) over the last six full seasons, most recently a 44-12 campaign in 2023.Coach Kristi Bredbenner wants the Shockers to enjoy that perspective and play without fear this weekend with a conference title at stake. College Sports Wichita State softball has MVC title in ...FILED UNDER 2021 Podcast, Kristi Bredbenner, Podcast, Wichita State. Related Articles; More from this author; Players Only Series on the D1Softball Podcast D1Softball Staff The D1Softball Podcast Summer Recap D1Softball Staff WCWS Photo Gallery – Champ Series Game 2 D1Softball StaffKristi Bredbenner Head Softball Coach Wichita State University WEST REGION Brian Kolze Head Softball Coach University of Pacific WEST REGION Melanie Meuchel Head Softball Coach University of Montana NCAA STAFF Liz Turner Suscha Managing Director, Championships and Alliances NCAA (O): 317-917-6189 (C): 317-270-3318 (E): …In Wichita State's 10-2 win over No. 9 Arkansas on March 14, the Shockers picked up their first ranked win of the season. It marked Wichita State's second top 10 win under Kristi Bredbenner, and first since 2021 when the Shockers defeated No. 8 Oklahoma State in Stillwater. It was the first ranked win at Wilkins Stadium since 2018 when the ...May 21, 2021 · “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 ... After guiding Shocker softball to the NCAA postseason in back-to-back seasons for the first time in program history, Kristi Bredbenner is receiving a strong financial commitment from new athletic...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.Kristi Bredbenner, Wichita State University, 2022-24. ASUN Conference, Erica Ayers, Jacksonville University, 2022-24. Atlantic Coast Conference, Deanna Gumpf ...General Ticket Info. Group Tickets. Hometown Heroes Nomination. Junior Shocker Kids Club. Online Auctions. Pizza Hut Shocker Sports Hall of Fame. GAMEDAY. Gameday Info. Campus Map & Directions.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). 11 feb. 2015 ... COACH BREDBENNER'S AVAILABILITY. Head Softball Coach Kristi Bredbenner is available for inter- views following pracice as well. If you would ...Head Coach Kristi Bredbenner collected her 600th win, freshman right fielder Addison Barnard broke the single season home run record for Wichita State. To top it all off, senior third baseman Ryleigh Buck hit a solo home run to in the bottom of the 6th inning to seal the win for The Shockers.316-268-6270. Wichita State athletics beat reporter. Bringing you closer to the Shockers you love and inside the sports you love to watch. Who, when and where Wichita State Shockers college ...WICHITA, Kan. - Head coach Kristi Bredbenner and the Wichita State softball team will be hosting a fundraiser dinner and auction Saturday Oct. 7, at Charles KochWICHITA, Kan. - Head coach Kristi Bredbenner and the Wichita State softball team will be hosting a fundraiser dinner and auction Saturday Oct. 7, at Charles KochWichita State softball coach Kristi Bredbenner went into the summer looking for a power bat and a pitcher with the potential to help immediately. While she missed out landing a transfer pitcher ...Wichita State softball coach Kristi Bredbenner was thrown from the game in the sixth inning Wednesday night as the Shockers dropped a game on the road to Oklahoma State, 3-0. With the loss, the Shockers snapped a five-game winning streak. Wichita State's Caitlyn Bingham struggled out of the gate, allowing a pair of runs through...There is plenty of video for Wichita State coach Kristi Bredbenner to use when scouting opponents in the American Athletic Conference."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 Kristi Bredbenner ...WICHITA, Kan. - Coach Kristi Bredbenner expects about 20 former players to attend when the softball team begins its 2015 fall schedule on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Wilkins WICHITA, Kan. - Coach Kristi Bredbenner expects about 20 former players to attend when the softball teamBredbenner 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 ...The Shockers are 6-12 all-time in postseason play with all wins coming under Bredbenner. This story was originally published May 14, 2023, 6:15 PM. Related stories from Wichita EagleBredbenner 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 ...Coach Kristi Bredbenner hopes that kind of production returns after WSU scored just four runs in three games against South Florida in the same ball park last weekend. "Our offense is going to be ...share tweet textTruman's Athletics Hall of Fame will induct Kristi Bredbenner, softball All-American; Sam Lesseig, women's golf coach; Sam Nugent, baseball coach and assistant athletics director; and Cory Parker, men's basketball All-American. Bredbenner played for the Truman softball team from 1998 through 2001 and broke nearly all-batting records ...Coach Kristi Bredbenner wants the Shockers to enjoy that perspective and play without fear this weekend with a conference title at stake. College Sports Wichita State softball has MVC title in ...Never in her seven years as Wichita State softball coach has Kristi Bredbenner been faced with a dilemma like the one she faces with junior transfer Bailey Lange. Lange, a transfer from Northern ...WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita State softball team has begun spring practice with head coach Kristi Bredbenner also revealing the 2018 schedule which will feature matchups"This was a big game, a statement game for us," coach Kristi Bredbenner said. "The motivation here is an opportunity to potentially host. You've got to get some "This was a big game, a statement game for us," coach Kristi Bredbenner said. "The motivation here isApr 5, 2023 · When Kristi Bredbenner took over the Wichita State softball team in 2011, she had a vision for where she wanted the program to be. She hoped the Shockers would one day be nationally ranked in the ... May 12, 2021 · Bredbenner led Wichita State to the program’s first conference regular-season championship as a member of The American (third overall) in her 10th season at the helm of the Shockers, posting an 18-5-1 (.771) league mark. The 18 wins are the most by any team in conference play since The American was reconstituted in 2014. Never in her seven years as Wichita State softball coach has Kristi Bredbenner been faced with a dilemma like the one she faces with junior transfer Bailey Lange. Lange, a transfer from Northern ...For more than a decade, coaches have relied on one classic resource for their every coaching need. Featuring the advice, wisdom, and insights from the sport’s legendary coaches, The Softball Coaching Bible, Volume I, has become the essential guide for coaches at every level worldwide. The Softball Coaching Bible, Volume II, picks up …College Coach of the Year: Wichita State softball's Kristi Bredbenner Professional Athlete of the Year: Wind Surge's Simeon Woods Richardson Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the ..."We're making a good case for ourselves to play in the postseason, but at the end of the day you've got to take things one game at a time," WSU coach Kristi Bredbenner said. "We're playing pretty ...316-268-6270. Wichita State athletics beat reporter. Bringing you closer to the Shockers you love and inside the sports you love to watch. The Wichita State Shockers have won 11 games in a row ...WSU coach Kristi Bredbenner has mentioned that the Shockers will likely rotate pitchers more than they have in years past, playing the matchups from game to game. This story was originally ...Jun 6, 2023 · 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 […] 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 HerringSoftball coach Kristi Bredbenner noted there's been movement to support female sports over the last several years ... Bredbenner, who has been WSU's softball coach for 11 seasons, has transformed ...WICHITA, Kan. - Head softball coach Kristi Bredbenner announced the signing of five new student-athletes for the 2016-2017 season today.Apr 5, 2023 · Apr. 5—When Kristi Bredbenner took over the Wichita State softball team in 2011, she had a vision for where she wanted the program to be. She hoped the Shockers would one day be nationally ... WICHITA, Kan. - Head softball coach Kristi Bredbenner has named Courtney Oliver the new pitching coach for Wichita State softball. Oliver is a familiar name throughout the American Athletic Conference, having spent the last two seasons as an associate head coach (2021-23) at Houston, and the six seasons (2016-21) prior as the head coach at East Carolina.May 22, 2021 · Wichita State Head Coach Kristi Bredbenner talks to In The Circle about the Shockers season outlook in 2023 led by Sydney McKinney and Addison Barnard.Downlo... Kristi Bredbenner (Wichita State) is the Camp Director and has brought in a strong field of college coaches to instruct the attending athletes—coaches have confirmed from universities and colleges such as Missouri, Arkansas, Nebraska, Mississippi State Cal, Kansas, Tulsa, South Dakota State, Central Missouri, Pittsburg State and many more.See tweets, replies, photos and videos from @coachbredbenner Twitter profile. 7.3K Followers, 713 Following. Head softball coach at Wichita State University. 2021 AAC Champs🏆 NCAA Regionals 2016 ⭐️2018⭐️2021 ⭐️2022 ️🤍 …16 apr. 2016 ... Bredbenner talks after Shockers pick up two wins against Bradley. (Sean Boston, The Wichita Eagle)Dec 3, 2016 · “I think they’re a family-oriented program,” Buck said. “Coach (Kristi) Bredbenner seems like she really cares about the players. All the girls had a tight bond, on and off the field.” Kristi Bredbenner Wichita State University. Benefits of Competition Creates confidence Practice pressure situations Concentration Routines Relaxation RoutinesUnder the guidance of head coach Kristi Bredbenner, the Shockers finished the season 41-13-1, advancing to the regional final for the second time in program history. By Ryan ChapmanWichita State's win also made head coach Kristi Bredbenner the winningest coach in program history. Her 314 wins surpassed Jim Maynard at 313 on Sunday.Story Links. Schedule; Printable Schedule; WICHITA, Kan. - Wichita State softball and head coach Kristi Bredbenner announced the 2021 spring schedule, highlighted by 19 home dates. Wichita State kicks off the slate next weekend at the Maverick Classic in Arlington, Texas with games against Arkansas, Abilene Christian, Texas State and UT Arlington.Kristi Bredbenner Wichita State University. Benefits of Competition Creates confidence Practice pressure situations Concentration Routines Relaxation RoutinesKristi 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.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.Head 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, their coach often winds up coaching a Power 5 team or moving up the ladder in some other way. Bredbenner has stayed put and joined a higher echelon of coaches with "Wichita State" still ...May 12, 2021 · Bredbenner led Wichita State to the program’s first conference regular-season championship as a member of The American (third overall) in her 10th season at the helm of the Shockers, posting an 18-5-1 (.771) league mark. The 18 wins are the most by any team in conference play since The American was reconstituted in 2014. Don Cummings was an All-Conference and All-Area quarterback at Glenbard East High S, WICHITA, Kan. - Wichita State softball head coach Kristi Bredbenner announced the signing of Zoe Jones, a tr, May 24, 2021 - Ten years into her career as coach at Wichita State, softball co, 21 maj 2018 ... Shockers Coach Kristi Bredbenner said McEwen -- a left, Wichita State's Kaylee Huecker and Addison Barnard claimed the first Amer, Kristi Bredbenner Wichita State University. 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