Ashley Chastain, a former Gamecock student-athlete and graduate assistant, has been named the University of South Carolina’s 11th head softball coach, athletics director Ray Tanner announced on June 11.
Chastain returns to South Carolina after serving as head coach for the Charlotte 49ers for the last five seasons, where she led her teams to a 154-96 overall record (61.6 percent), a 65-32 conference mark (67.0 percent) and two NCAA post-season berths.
“Ashley is the right choice to take our softball program to the next level. She has had success in every stop of her coaching career. It is exciting to bring back a South Carolina alum to lead our softball program.”
“I am honored and excited to return to the University of South Carolina to lead this program. As an alumna, this university and program hold a special place in my heart, and I am committed to building on its proud tradition.”
Ways to support the program
In order to succeed at the highest levels, we need your support. In addition to purchasing season tickets, there are other ways you can support the program.
Sport-Specific Giving Program
The Gamecock Club created the Sport-Specific Giving Program to provide alumni, Gamecock Club members, and fans an exclusive opportunity to direct their financial support to the team of their choice. Every dollar donated to the Sport-Specific Giving Program has an immediate impact on the greatest needs of the program of your designation.
NIL
Support Coach Ashley Chastain’s softball program in attracting and retaining the nation’s top talent by contributing to Garnet Trust. All donations directly support South Carolina softball NIL.
