Kate Heidkamp

Biography

PROFESSIONAL RESUME Benedictine University (1998-present) Head Softball Coach Benedictine University (2015-present) Associate Athletic Director Benedictine University (2009-present) Senior Woman Administrator Benedictine University (1997-2003) Head Women's Tennis Coach Benet Academy (1997-1998) Head Softball Coach RESIDES Lisle, Ill. STUDENT ATHLETE EXPERIENCE Benedictine (Softball) - 1992-1996 Benedictine (Tennis) - 1992-1996 EDUCATION Benedictine University, 1996 B.A. - Elementary Education FAMILY Husband (Gene); Two Children (Phillip & Joey) HOMETOWN Lisle, Ill. Kate Heidkamp, one of the most decorated pitchers in NCAA Division III history, took over the reigns of the Benedictine softball program in 1998. The softball field on campus was dedicated as Heidkamp Field during the 2023 season. THE HEIDKAMP FILES • Has over 600 career wins and a .661 winning percentage • Has earned the conference automatic bid to the NCAA Championship in seven seasons since joining the NACC • Posted five consecutive 30-win seasons from 2014-2018 • In 2016, her team tied for the most wins in school history (38) and surpassed the most hits in a season record (478) • Her 2016 team advanced to the NCAA Super Regional for the first time since the 1993 season when Heidkamp was a pitcher for the Eagles CONFERENCE ACCOLADES • Has coached 85 all-conference honorees • Has coached six Player of the Year selections including 2017's Holly Haberkorn who was also named Benedictine's first-ever NACC Woman of th