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Position Information
Head Softball Coach
Position Summary
The Head Softball Coach is responsible for all facets of leading a competitive NCAA Division I program. This includes the strategic planning, recruitment, and holistic development of student-athletes, ensuring excellence both on the court and in the classroom.
Core Responsibilities
Position Information
Head Softball Coach
Position Summary
The Head Softball Coach is responsible for all facets of leading a competitive NCAA Division I program. This includes the strategic planning, recruitment, and holistic development of student-athletes, ensuring excellence both on the court and in the classroom.
Core Responsibilities
Bachelor’s degree required.
Successful softball coaching experience as a head coach or assistant coach with winning programs.
Ability to recruit and navigate transfer portal.
Concern for academic and athletic preparation of student-athletes. Ability to establish good rapport and working relationships with student-athletes, coaching staff, administration, university personnel, and the general public. Demonstrate knowledge of the ability to comply with NCAA, conference and university rules and regulations.
Successful head or assistant coaching experience at the collegiate level.
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | SF892P |
| Open Date | 05/18/2026 |
| Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please include 2 Letters of Recommendation with your application
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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Transcripts 3. Letter of Recommendation
Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter
Apply NowMississippi Valley State University record compared to the conference
| School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M University | 10–1 | 16–15 | 231 | — |
| Florida A&M University | 9–4 | 13–17 | 195 | — |
| Jackson State University | 9–3 | 19–15 | 241 | — |
| Alabama State University | 9–6 | 11–27 | 250 | — |
| Alabama A&M University | 9–7 | 15–18 | 271 | — |
| Texas Southern University | 8–4 | 8–16 | 274 | — |
| Bethune-Cookman University | 7–5 | 14–23 | 227 | — |
| University of Arkansas Pine Bluff | 6–7 | 10–20 | 284 | — |
| Grambling State University | 4–6 | 11–16 | 303 | — |
| Southern University | 4–5 | 13–16 | 293 | — |
| Alcorn State University | 2–13 | 6–20 | 308 | — |
| Mississippi Valley State University | 1–17 | 2–27 | 305 | — |
Mississippi Valley State University past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 |
Taliyah Riddick-Waters |
– | – | |
| 2024-2025 |
Taliyah Riddick-Waters |
1–17 | 2–27 | |
| 2023-2024 |
Jimmy Buckner |
– | – | |
| 2022-2023 |
Jimmy Buckner |
– | 1–40 | |
| 2021-2022 |
Jimmy Buckner |
– | 11–26 | |
| 2020-2021 |
Lee Smith |
– | 4–21 | |
| 2019-2020 |
Lee Smith |
– | 3–16 | |
| 2018-2019 |
Lee Smith |
– | 9–30 |
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