Miami University (Ohio) Softball
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Miami University (Ohio) Softball

NCAA D1Mid-American ConferenceOxford, OH
How Miami University (Ohio) Compares (NCAA D1)
73% lower than division average acceptance rate4% lower than division average$35,454 higher than division average

Coaching Staff (4)

Mandy Gardner-Colegate

PERSONAL INFORMATION Full Name: Mandy Gardner-Colegate Alma Mater: Maryland, '15 COACHING EXPERIENCE: 2016-18: Grand Canyon,Graduate Assistant 2019-21: Grand Canyon, Assistant Coach 2022: UC San Diego, Assistant Coach 2023-24: Iowa, Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator 2025-PR: Miami, Head Coach POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: 2023: NISC 2025: NCAA Knoxville Regional CAREER COACHING RECORD: Year Record Pct. Conf. Pct. Finish 2024-25 36-26 .581 20-7 .741 1st Career 36-26 .581 20-7 .741 Mandy Gardner-Colegate was tabbed the 11th head coach in Miami softball history on June 27, 2024. In her first year with the RedHawks, she guided the team to a 36-26 overall record, the sixth-most single season wins in program history. Miami added a 20-7 conference record, capturing a MAC Regular Season Championship and a MAC Tournament crown in her first year. Gardner-Colegate spent the past two seasons as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator with the Iowa Hawkeyes. During her stint with the Hawkeyes, Iowa won 53 games, including 35 in 2023, Iowa's best win total since 2009. Iowa saw dramatic improvements with its pitching staff in Gardner-Colegate's first year, decreasing its team ERA from 5.03 to 2.57 in a single season. Iowa also improved in batting average against and increased strikeouts by over 40%. She has also proven to be an elite recruiter. In her first year at Iowa, she helped sign three players ranked in the top-61 nationally and this past season signed the top recruiting class in

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Alivia Forshey
Alivia Forshey

Associate Head Coach

Alivia Forshey is in her second year as the Associate Head Coach for Miami softball. In her first year with the RedHawks, Forshey helped lead an offense that...

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Emerald Doria
Emerald Doria

Assistant Coach

Emerald Doria is in her second year as an assistant coach with Miami Softball. In her first year with the RedHawks, Doria helped lead an offense that hit .30...

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Jenna Golembiewski
Jenna Golembiewski

Assistant Coach

Jenna Golembiewski is in her first year as an assistant coach with the softball program. Golembiewski, the 2023 Mid-American Conference Player of the Year an...

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many coaches does Miami University (Ohio) Softball have?
The Miami University (Ohio) Softball program currently has 4 coaching staff members listed.
Who is the head coach of Miami University (Ohio) Softball?
Mandy Gardner-Colegate is the current head coach of Miami University (Ohio) Softball.
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What division is Miami University (Ohio) Softball?
Miami University (Ohio) competes in NCAA D1 (Division I).
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Academic Snapshot

NCAA D1PublicNCAA since 1920Graduate
501 E. High Street, Oxford, OH 45056
Acceptance Rate
19%
Undergrad Enrollment
12,570
Avg Net Price
$36,803/yr
In-State Tuition
$59,926/yr
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,926/yr
Avg SAT
1,416
6-Year Graduation Rate
84%
Freshman Retention
92%
Avg Earnings (10yr)
$72,900/yr

Last verified: Mar 2026