Central Michigan Chippewas softball

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Central Michigan Chippewas softball
Central Michigan Chippewas logo.svg
Founded1979
University Central Michigan University
Head coach McCall Salmon (1st season)
Conference MAC
West Division
Location Mount Pleasant, MI
Home stadiumMargo Jonker Field (Capacity: 1,500)
Nickname Chippewas
ColorsMaroon and gold [1]
   
NCAA WCWS appearances
1987
AIAW WCWS appearances
1982
NCAA Tournament appearances
1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2013
Conference Tournament championships
1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2013
Regular Season Conference championships
1982, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2017

The Central Michigan Chippewas softball team represents Central Michigan University in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Mid-American Conference. The Chippewas are currently led by head coach McCall Salmon. The team plays its home games at Margo Jonker Stadium located on the university's campus. [2]

Contents

History

Coaching history

YearsCoachRecord%
1979Marion Russel15–5.750
1980–2019 Margo Jonker 1268–808–7.610
2020–Present McCall Salmon 82–83.497

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Coaching staff

NamePosition coachedConsecutive season at
Central Michigan in current position
McCall Salmon Head coach 4th
Sara Driesenga Assistant Coach4th
Brittini MerchantAssistant Coach4th
Reference: [4]

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References

  1. Graphic Identity Guidelines (PDF). Central Michigan University Brand Identity Standards. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 4, 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
  2. "Softball Facilities". CMUChippewas.com. Central Michigan University. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
  3. "Central Michigan Softball Record Book" (PDF). CSTV.com. Central Michigan University. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 March 2019. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
  4. "2020 Softball Coaching Staff". CMUChippewas.com. Central Michigan University. Retrieved 11 September 2019.