Success! Its a great feeling, DeLong said. Were ready and excited to play.. University of North Texas Softball - University of North Texas Athletics The official Softball page for the University of North Texas Mean Green The official Softball page for the University of North Texas Mean Green Skip to main content Top Stories Quick Links Skip Ad Watch Videos Skip Ad All Videos Skip Ad North Texas University Featured Athletes Cloudy this morning then windy with strong thunderstorms this afternoon. juan.betancourt@dentonrc.com, Beth Maries has churned up a new flavor, North of Ordinary, to represent Denton, River otters documented for first time at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, Abbott calls for public school vouchers, but Denton ISD officials and a local legislator arent so sure, By John Fields There was an error processing your request. We didnt lose many girls. High 76F. "Coach Zaleski brings a wealth of experience with her to the University of Texas, not only from her time spent in the coaching ranks, but also from her playing career as a professional with National Pro Fastpitch and as a two-time All-American at Texas State. UNT finished 19-31 in 2015 and had several players leave the program following the season, including Taylor Schoblocher. UNT softball continued its progression in 2022 when DeLong led his team to its first NCAA Regionals appearance after capturing the Conference USA tournament title. That number might be a bit anomalous considering there were just four in 2018 and two in 2017 according to the NCAA record book. Stay up to date with all of the sports news coming out of Denton-area high schools. . The final out of the programs first ever PERFECT GAME @hopetraut goes the distance! And onSunday, Trautwein may have found the next degree of it. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Get exclusive coverage about business in Denton County in your inbox twice a month, with a focus on the housing market. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Camps and clinics are ran by University of North Texas Head Coach Rodney DeLong and coaching staff. That type of loss would have derailed a lot of teams. OF Fr. I want our program to become a perennial NCAA Tournament team, he explained. The official Softball Coach List for the University of North Texas Mean Green. Rodney and his wife Meghann have two children, their son Ryker and daughter Kaiya. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Cloudy this morning then windy with strong thunderstorms this afternoon. Rodney DeLong slowly lifted a fist into the air on Sunday as members of the North Texas softball team jumped out of their seats. Its really cool to be a part of that 800th win.. Get exclusive, in-depth coverage of the University of North Texas athletics teams in this weekly newsletter. Tracey Kee resigned as North Texas softball coach Wednesday after a fourth straight losing season. Every Wednesday morning, get the week's top crime stories in Denton from the Blotter in your inbox. Receive information from our advertisers or special DR-C offers. Christensen hit .304 with 11 home runs. By Brett Vito 2023 The University of Texas at Austin Athletics, J. Dan Brown Family Player Development Center. The strikeout portion of Trautwein's afternoon is only one half of the story, as crazy as it sounds. By Brooke Colombo We won't share it with anyone else. To see it all come together at the right time is pretty special.. When the stars align, I dont see why we couldnt make a run to a super regional or World Series. She got out of two bases-loaded jams before giving way to Bailey Tindell, who pitched two innings of one-run ball. bcolombo@dentonrc.com, Stranger walks into unlocked home in Denton; resident pushes him out, By Juan Betancourt Make sure you're prepared with the Denton Record-Chronicle's coverage of Denton County's key races, and the candidates in the running for them. Create a password that only you will remember. Composite; Search; Menu; Search. The 2015 squad posted a school-record 41 wins, including a program-record 17-game winning streak, and reached the South Central Regional final. Rodney DeLong Softball Camps are held at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. Staff Writer at The University of North Texas | in Denton, TX Welcome to the Rodney DeLong Softball Camps website! This past season, Zaleski served as the volunteer assistant on head coach Patty Gasso's staff during Oklahoma's record-setting run to the program's sixth national title. Staff Writer I believe with the depth of quality recruits available in the North Texas region and the resources we are investing into this program we can compete for conference championships, Baker said. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Illinois and Penn State joined an exclusive group with the Illini's 20-18 win in a nine-overtime thriller on Oct. 23, 2021. The team really bought in. Choose wisely! The win proved to be the first win in North Texas intercollegiate athletics history over a top-five ranked team on the road. You have permission to edit this article. Now,forget the perfect game for just a moment. Athlete Tracey Kee resigned as North Texas' softball coach Wednesday after a fourth straight losing season. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. The Denton Record-Chronicle obtained DeLongs latest extension through an open records request. He and his players cite a host of factors from an improved roster to the support of UNTs administration. UNT came back from a three-run deficit to beat Charlotte 6-3 in its tournament opener. View Type: Toggle List View Toggle Card View Toggle Table View. We won't share it with anyone else. NCAA tournament bids are what Baker was hoping for back when he hired DeLong. Dillon Bryant confirmed on Tuesday that he is leaving the program after three seasons to pursue other. cbreeding@dentonrc.com. Bryant coached UNTs outfielders and assisted with the teams offensive approach. bvito@dentonrc.com. There was a problem saving your notification. Being one of threeplayers tied to a record is remarkable. Professionally, Zaleski played five seasons of National Pro Fastpitch with the Texas Thunder (2004-06) and the Rockford Thunder (2007-08). The 2022 season saw the Jayhawks finish with a 20-36 overall record, marking only the third-complete season KU has seen under McFalls. 2. The Mean Green continued to struggle over the last two years, despite the fact that the UNT athletic department has upgraded Lovelace Stadium. The North Texas softball team is losing one of its longtime assistant coaches. UNT will begin chasing those goals when it opens the season with a game against Illinois-Chicago on Feb. 10 at the Buzz Classic in Atlanta. Breeding-Gonzales UNT showed signs that it might be able to break out and post a winning season when it won two out of three games in a C-USA series at Florida Atlantic in late March to improve to 18-16 overall and 8-4 in league play. Staff Writer Share: NORMAN Oklahoma head softball coach Patty Gasso announced the addition of graduate transfer right-handed pitcher Hope Trautwein from the University of North Texas on Friday. We are on track to get to where we want to go, DeLong said. Follow him on Twitter @ZachPekale. The senior already hada pair of no-hitters to her name from her underclassman campaigns. I want to thank coach Kee for the hard work and dedication that she and her staff have poured into this program, UNT athletic director Wren Baker said. Zaleski did double duty while still at Temple College by also serving as an assistant coach with the Dallas Charge of National Pro Fastpitch in 2016. . Home Roster Schedule/Results Statistics News Upcoming View Composite Schedule No events to show. Chance of rain 90%. Staff Writer It was an awesome win, especially as a team, recalled Evans, who hit .314 and started all 24 games during the shortened season. Third person in Division II and 6th person in NCAA history to hit 2 Grand-slams in one inning. We have worked together for a long time. North Texas softball'sHope Trautwein managed tofind a middle ground between the two with a pitching performance that is the first of its kind in DI: A 21-strikeout perfect game. All going down on strikes. There was a problem saving your notification. Choose wisely! Collegiately at Texas State, Zaleski was a two-time NFCA All-American as a player for the Bobcats while twice earning both Southland Conference Player & Hitter of the Year honors (2003 & 2004). Trautwein had to throwa minimum of 63 strikes withoutinducingany contact. Staff Writer For (the kids) to get to see how it changed practice, how it could affect our lineup for those 10 or 14 days, that really helped prepare us a lot for what were looking at now, DeLong said. Opportunity knocked, Bryant said. Every morning, get a link to our newly redesigned e-Edition and the top Denton headlines you need to start your day. He is in his fifth season at the helm of North Texas softball. The Lawton native came to UNT after one season as the head coach at Austin Peay largely to return to a part of the country he considers home. cbreeding@dentonrc.com. Sports. Cloudy skies this afternoon. 2023 Softball Roster. Football offensive . Trautwein, Thompson, and Tindell will all be back to anchor the pitching staff, while Evans and shortstop Candain Callahan are also returning. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. She started her career at Central Florida before electing to transfer. 2022 Softball Roster # Full Name Pos Ht. Stay up to date with all of the sports news coming out of Denton-area high schools. I am in full support of his new endeavors and wish him the very best.. Invalid password or account does not exist. It is difficult for coaches and players. Early dates include visits to the Tracy Beard Invitational and Texas, so the Mean Green will have opportunities for more big wins before beginning conference play. She spent 16 seasons as the coach at East Carolina. Every morning, get a link to our newly redesigned e-Edition and the top Denton headlines you need to start your day. Kee was unable to sustain the momentum UNT established during her debut campaign and struggled to retain players throughout her tenure. Hopefully, we can keep that normalcy of having everybody at practice.. SSE winds at 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 25 to 35 mph. Bryant also worked under UNT coach Rodney DeLong at Austin Peay and Cameron. BRETT VITO can be reached at 940-566-6870 and via Twitter at @brettvito. Error! Lions Sweep and Coach Hedrick Win Career Game #900 February 8, 2022 | Softball Full Story Softball Softball Softball Softball No events to show. Receive information from our advertisers or special DR-C offers. SSE winds at 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 25 to 35 mph. Catcher Kalei Christensen, infielder Kailey Gamble, outfielder Lexi Cobb and pitcher Skylar Savage joined Peters on the all-league team. The Mean Green traveled to Norman to play in the Courtyard Marriott Tournament. Growing up in Lawton, Oklahoma, University of North Texas head softball coach Rodney DeLong was a die-hard Oklahoma Sooners football fan. Its how we act and mesh as a team. Staff Writer All-Tourney Pass Live Stats Softball / Feb 26, 2023 juan.betancourt@dentonrc.com, Beth Maries has churned up a new flavor, North of Ordinary, to represent Denton, River otters documented for first time at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, Denton man sentenced to life in prison for murder of 7-year-old boy, Abbott calls for public school vouchers, but Denton ISD officials and a local legislator arent so sure. Lake Creek (Texas) Lions were untouchable last year, going 41-0 to win the Texas 5A state tile. UNT had a chance to win the C-USA regular season title when it faced Marshall in its final game before the conference tournament. In his first collegiate coaching stop, DeLong compiled a 106-61 (.635) record at Cameron University and led the Aggies to consecutive NCAA Division II Softball Tournament appearances for the first time in program history. Chance of rain 40%.. Cloudy skies. We have a very mature team that has handled adversity really well all year. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. THE OFFICIAL ATHLETICS WEBSITE OF THE NORTHEAST TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE EAGLES. Trautwein went the final two innings to nail down the save. Lexi Cobb. The Mean Green have won three C-USA championships under coach Rodney DeLong and recently cracked the national Top 25 when D1Softball slated UNT at No. BRETT VITO can be reached at 940-566-6870 and via Twitter at @brettvito. Coach DeLong allows us to be ourselves and make mistakes, explained Trautwein, who finished 11-1 with a team-leading 1.64 ERA and 121 strikeouts in 81.0 innings last season. Northeast Texas Community College is pleased to announce the hiring of Joshua Freeman as the new Head Coach of the Eagles softball team after a nationwide search. He has worked for Arizona PBS, Arizona Sports 98.7 FM and the Cape Cod Baseball League. The North Texas softball team will open the season nationally ranked for the first time. We have had fun. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. My years here have been full of great memories. Northeast Texas Community College is pleased to announce the hiring of Joshua Freeman as the new Head Coach of the Eagles softball team after a nationwide search. Oklahoma reclaims top spot in latest college softball rankings, Recapping a wild first two weeks of college softball w/ D1Softball's Tara Henry, 2023 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic: Schedule, times, how to watch the college softball tournament, Monica Abbott's college stats, career records, quotes, best moments, UCLA bumps Oklahoma from the top spot in the college softball rankings, Baylor shocks No. Winds NW at 15 to 25 mph. UNT has given DeLong a new contract after each of his first two seasons with the Mean Green, who have improved dramatically under his tenure. Thompson pitched three innings, allowing just two runs on six hits. North Texas picked to win Conference USA softball title in preseason coaches' poll By Brett Vito Staff Writer bvito@dentonrc.com Jan 26, 2023 Brett Vito UNT Athletics reporter Follow Brett. UNT finished 5-19 in C-USA play and failed to advance to the conference tournament in 2016. OF Jr. 5' 8'' Silver Lake JR/SR HS Silver Lake, KS. As we improve our facilities, we will have a better shot to do what we want to do.. There wont be any shortage of qualified coaches interested in this position, and we expect to hire someone who will build on the foundation that has been established.. The moment seemed unimaginable just four short years ago before DeLong arrived and set about rebuilding a program that had posted just four winning seasons under four coaches in 15 years. What UNT has done so far has already given the program a boost. During her scholastic career, she earned the Citizenship Through Sports Alliance Award from the NCAA (2004), reaped Verizon CoSIDA Academic All-American (2002-03) and NFCA All-American Scholar-Athlete honors and was voted as the Southland Conference's Scholar Athlete of the Year in 2004. agaudet@dentonrc.com, Thai Ocha to remain open, another Thai eatery opening soon after partners split, By Juan Betancourt She is an awesome coach and has been great for a really long time, UNT outfielder Katie Clark said after the game. For his part, DeLong is glad the outbreaks occurred during the fall, not the season itself. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS. Skip to main content. Every Wednesday morning, get the week's top crime stories in Denton from the Blotter in your inbox. Skip to main content. We are recruiting high caliber athletes and will be a popular transfer destination for good players who want to come closer to home or come to a place where they will be allowed to play freely and be successful. That was huge for our growth and development. Get exclusive, in-depth coverage of the University of North Texas athletics teams in this weekly newsletter. Nonetheless, perfection is an accomplishment in any sport. Go To Coaching Staff. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. No other team in C-USA had more than two players named to the team. When he began coaching softball, DeLong, now in his third season with the Mean Green, looked up to Sooners head softball coach Patty Gasso. Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. He will be missed for sure. Staff Writer DeLong believes scheduling elite schools is the best way to prepare his team for the big stage. We feel like we have earned it.. The Mean Green will open C-USA play when they travel to Louisiana Tech for a three-game series on March 10. Staff Writer Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. UNT hopes to renovate the dugouts at Lovelace before next season. Rain. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. During his time at Virginia Wesleyan Coach Freeman helped lead the team to the 2017 NCAA Division III National Championship and the coaching staff was selected as the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) National Coaching Staff of the Year. UNT had hoped that milestones would come more quickly when Kee arrived at the school. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. I didnt know how good we would be, DeLong said of that first season. Every Wednesday morning, get the week's top crime stories in Denton from the Blotter in your inbox. Cloudy this morning then windy with strong thunderstorms this afternoon. While at Cache, he led the Bulldogs to the 2013 state championship, as well as four regional championships and five district championships. Coach: TexasgloryPA07@outlook.com: 08 Texas Glory (PA) Doug Fisher: dpf13173@gmail.com (724)944-8316: 2K12 Texas Glory (PA) David DoVidio: The North Texas softball team has been picked to win Conference USA in the leagues preseason coaches poll. bvito@dentonrc.com, By Brooke Colombo Damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado with some storms. His first collegiate job was at Cameron University, where he had previously been a two-year letterwinner at shortstop. If you are lucky enough to be the head golf coach at Texas A&M, . North Texas picked to win Conference USA softball title in preseason coaches' poll. I have to have freedom to be able to learn and mature as a softball player, and (he) does a great job of working with all the players and allowing us to be mature at our own time.. The most important factor, though, is the culture DeLong has built within the program. AUSTIN, Texas - Texas head softball coach Mike White announced on Friday that recent Oklahoma volunteer assistant and former Texas A&M-Corpus Christi & Temple College head coach Kristen Zaleski is heading to the Forty Acres to join his staff as an assistant coach with the Longhorns. The Mean Green won its first outright conference championship, with three players earning conference superlative awards and seven players named to all-conference teams, both program-best marks. DeLong took over a team that had suffered four straight losing campaigns and immediately set a program record for wins in a season while guiding the Mean Green to a 35-19 finish. GET LIVE SCORES >> North Texas 10-4 (0-0 Conference USA) Schedule; Stats; By The Numbers; News; Date: Loc: Opponent: Results: Win Prob: . Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. Success! Home | Coaches & Contacts; 469.236.8838 | Donate. The deal has several incentives, including an additional months salary for winning the Conference USA title and $2,000 for being named the leagues coach of the year. Chance of rain 90%.. The biggest success came on May 5, 2019 when the Mean Green captured its first Conference USA regular season championship. Breeding-Gonzales North Texas is the overwhelming favorite to win another Conference USA softball title. UNT briefly considered building an entirely new stadium but elected to renovate its current home instead. Alabama claims SEC regular-season title, and more scores from Wednesday, Penn State's last second shot shocks Northwestern. Staff Writer Perfection is a phenomena. The Mean Green finished 19-5 before COVID-19 put an end to spring sports last season. Men's Cross Country and Track. Coach Freeman comes to lead the Eagle Softball program from Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia. His writing has also appeared on FOX Sports, Bleacher Report and at the Associated Press. Our culture has been great, DeLong said. Northwestern State Lovelace StadiumDenton, Texas North Texas Invitational W, 5-3 Feb 254 PM CT Box ScoreRecapHistory North Texas Invitational vs Wichita State Lovelace StadiumDenton, Texas North Texas Invitational L, 3-5 Feb 2612:30 PM CT Box ScoreRecapHistory North Texas Invitational vs Northwestern State Lovelace StadiumDenton, Texas The Mean Green enter the year as the team everyone else in C-USA is chasing. Texas Woman's University. The specific purpose of the North Texas Fastpitch Coaches Association (NTFCA) is to promote the game of fast-pitch softball by providing fast-pitch coaches and athletes the support and necessary resources to improve overall skills, training and level of competition. We want to win this league every year, but we also have bigger goals.. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Name Title Phone E . Mean Green earned C-USAs automatic NCAA regional berth by winning the conference tournament at home and finished 37-16. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. The average College Softball Coach salary in Texas is $46,488 as of October 27, 2022, but the range typically falls between $37,745 and $56,968. Staff Writer Im excited about the future and having some stability with my family.. Error! The building replaced a trailer with temporary restrooms. I cannot thank my staff, my student-athletes and those associated with the program enough for their dedication and hard work.. UNT lost its opening game in the Conference USA tournament 1-0 to Middle Tennessee, marking the fourth straight season the team had failed to win a conference tournament game. Staff Writer Staff Writer Before DeLongs arrival, the program was a combined 91-122 the previous four years. He will earn $160,000 in the last year of the contract, double what he earned in his first season at UNT in 2019. Once considered one of the top high school softball coaches in Oklahoma, DeLong amassed a 211-64 (.767) record at Cache High School (2008-10; 2012-13) and Lawton MacArthur High School (2011). UNTs coach had a vision of what UNT could be back then. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. We won't share it with anyone else. Baker estimates that UNT has spent close to $1.5 million on Lovelace Stadium since DeLongs arrival. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 2022 Fall Report: North Texas. The 39-19 record in his first season with the Governors marked a 22-win improvement, the largest in NCAA Division I softball this year. The Mean Green tied for Conference USA regular season in DeLongs debut season in 2019 and won the championship outright in 2021 before breaking through for the tournament title this year. Create a password that only you will remember. What the school has done with the facility is encouraging, Evans said. What hes accomplished in his tenure at UNT has helped him bring in players like Rainey, who was the C-USA tournament MVP. Even though we didnt win that (second) game, we never let up that entire time.. Chance of rain 90%.. Get exclusive coverage about business in Denton County in your inbox twice a month, with a focus on the housing market. Cloudy this morning then windy with strong thunderstorms this afternoon. The official 2023 Softball Roster for the University of North Texas Mean Green. I knew it would take a bullpen effort to keep them off-balance the best we could.. The league released its preseason coaches poll on Thursday, when UNT received nine of the 10 first-place votes. Kee guided the Pirates to four NCAA tournament appearances before she and assistant coach Natalie Kozlowski were suspended and later fired following an internal inquiry into complaints about the program. 1, 2016. Twenty one batters faced. What they have contributed has really helped the program develop.. North Texas also finished the shortened season with a perfect 5-0 record at home. If she could keep the game close, Trautwein would come in to close it out. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. DeLong graduated from Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma, and has family in the area. Assistant Coach: 940-369-7958: Jamie.Allred@unt.edu @JamieAllred24: Jason Gwyn : Assistant Coach: 940-369-8769 . An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. High 76F. Make sure you're prepared with the Denton Record-Chronicle's coverage of Denton County's key races, and the candidates in the running for them. It is the only game in history to go nine overtimes. The school added covered batting cages and bullpens two years ago and put in a new infield surface and scoreboard this year. Full Bio. I have no ill will. He and his wife, Melissa, have one child, Lauren. You have permission to edit this article. bcolombo@dentonrc.com, Stranger walks into unlocked home in Denton; resident pushes him out, By Juan Betancourt Baseball; Softball; Volleyball; Men's Cross Country; Men's Outdoor Track None of those facility upgrades would have moved UNTs program forward had it not been for the way a host of talented players bought into what DeLong was selling. Winds NW at 15 to 25 mph. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. We will keep climbing the ladder.. DeLong was among the coaches Texas Tech was considering to take over its program earlier this year before he pulled out of the process. Jennifer McFalls finished her fourth season at the helm of the Kansas softball program in 2022 after being hired by the University of Kansas on Aug. 20, 2018. After serving as an assistant at Georgia Tech, DeLong accepted the head coaching position at Austin Peay. High 76F. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. The roughest part was leaving the players and breaking the news to them. History is unique. All the seniors from last years squad opted not to take advantage of the extra year of eligibility allowed by the NCAA. UNT on way to NCAA softball regionals as turnaround under Rodney DeLong picks up steam. I bought into that. 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