Andrea Gustafson
Wichita,KS
Summary
Experienced college softball coach with a passion for athlete development, recruiting, and NCAA compliance. Proven success in guiding student-athletes through the recruiting process and possessing a deep understanding of college athletics. Skilled at building relationships with families, athletes, and college coaches. Highly organized and driven to help student-athletes achieve academic and athletic goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Softball Coach
Newman University
08.2019 - 05.2025
- NCAA Division II / MIAA Conference
- Recruited and maintained the number of student-athletes that Newman required each year; 21 in 2019 to 30 in 2025
- Recruited college level softball talent while maintaining compliance with the NCAA
- Developed and maintained relationships with high school, travel ball, and college softball coaches nationwide
- Evaluated athletes to determine college fit
- Reviewed academic transcripts to determine athletic eligibility
- Conducted parent-athlete meetings to educate them on Newman University, NCAA requirements, the application process, and college transition steps
- Led successful fundraisers to support the softball program
- Monitored academic progress of student-athletes, providing necessary support to maintain eligibility requirements
- Organized practice plans, scheduling of games and travel including all meals, transportation, and hotels
- Set a school record for wins during the 2024 season
- 656 career wins
Assistant Softball Coach
Garden City Community College
08.2018 - 08.2019
- NJCAA Division 1 / Jayhawk Conference
- Assisted the head coach in all facets of running a competitive softball program; primary recruiter and infield/hitting coach
Liberal High School Head Varsity Softball Coach
Liberal USD 480
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Head Varsity Softball Coach and oversaw the JV and "C" team at Liberal High School
Head Softball Coach
Seward County Community College
08.2002 - 05.2017
- NJCAA Division 1 / Jayhawk Conference
- Oversaw all aspects of running a competitive and successful college softball program
- Practice planning, player development, and in-game decision making
- Coordinated all travel, game scheduling, recruiting, fundraising, and budgeting
- Mentored athletes academically and athletically to prepare them for the next level
- Every player that wanted to move on to play at the next level was able to
- Successfully scouted and recruited prospective players to a program that averaged nearly 40 wins a season for 15 years
- 3x Jayhawk West Conference Champions, 4x Region VI Champions, and 4x Jayhawk Conference Coach of the Year
- 7th Place Finish at 2009 NJCAA National Tournament
- 9th Place Finish at 2010 NJCAA National Tournament
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon06-1999
Skills
- Expertise in NCAA/NAIA/NJCAA recruiting process
- Softball talent evaluation (all positions)
- Guidance in student athlete development
- Recruiting strategies and college placement
- NCAA compliance and eligibility regulations
- Video analysis
- Proficient in building relationships
- Team collaboration skills
Timeline
Head Softball Coach
Newman University
08.2019 - 05.2025
Assistant Softball Coach
Garden City Community College
08.2018 - 08.2019
Liberal High School Head Varsity Softball Coach
Liberal USD 480
08.2017 - 07.2018
Head Softball Coach
Seward County Community College
08.2002 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Oregon
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