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The National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame is a special place that honors amazing coaches who have done a lot for the sport of softball, especially fastpitch softball. The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) is a group for fastpitch softball coaches from all levels of play. Over 95 people have been welcomed into this Hall of Fame, recognizing their great work and impact on the sport.

Hall of Fame Coaches

The NFCA Hall of Fame celebrates coaches who have made a huge difference in fastpitch softball. These coaches are recognized for their many wins, their dedication, and how they helped their teams and players grow. Here are some of the talented coaches who have been inducted:

Name Inducted Wins Losses Ties Win Pct. Teams Coached
Sharon Backus 1991 854 173 3 .831 UCLA 1975–1996
Linda Wells 1991 914 679 1 .574 Minnesota 1975–1989; Arizona State 1990–2005
Lorene Ramsey 1992 840 309 .731 Illinois Central 1968–1995
Judi Garman 1993 1124 416 4 . Golden West College 1972–1979; Cal State Fullerton 1980–1999
Mike Candrea 1996 1257 265 2 .825 Arizona 1986–2011
Gayle Blevins 1999 1245 588 5 .679 Indiana 1980–1987; Iowa 1988–2010
Margie Wright 2000 1403 508 3 .734 Illinois State 1980–1985; Fresno State 1986–2010
JoAnne Graf 2003 1186 425 6 .735 Florida State 1984–2008
Yvette Girouard 2005 1263 415 1 .753 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 1981–2000; LSU 2001–2010
Carol Hutchins 2006 1209 414 4 .744 Ferris State 1981–82, Michigan 1985–2011
Patty Gasso 2012 1140 355 3 .762 Long Beach City College 1991–94; Oklahoma 1995–present
Patrick Murphy 2013 870 246 .780 Northwest Missouri State 1995; University of Alabama 1999–present
Phil McSpadden 2014 1,413 357 .798 Oklahoma City University 1988–present
Clint Myers 2015 1,064 187 1 .850 Central Arizona College 1987–95, Arizona State 2006–13, Auburn University 2014–present
Karen Weekly 2018 1073 356 2 .750 UT-Chattanooga 1997–2001; Tennessee 2002–present
Mike Lambros 2018 878 110 .889 North Davidson High School 1980–2017
Lonni Alameda 2023 University of Nevada, Las Vegas 2004–2008; Florida State University 2009–present
Tim Walton 2024 Wichita State University 2003–05; University of Florida 2006–present

See also

  • National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum
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