The following release information was issued by Nevada earlier this week and information and photo courtesy of Nevada…
RENO, Nev. – Nevada Athletic Director Stephanie Rempe announced Tuesday the resignation of softball head coach Linda Garza.
A national search for a new head coach will begin immediately.
Garza spent two seasons (2022-23) at the Nevada softball helm. Last year, she guided the Wolf Pack to a 31-19 record, the program’s first 30-win campaign since 2017. The Pack also qualified for the 2023 Mountain West Championship, where it won its play-in game to advance to the four-team, double-elimination tournament proper.
The Wolf Pack returns all nine starters from a season ago, including the nation’s 2023 stolen bases leader in Chelie Senini (.356, 50 SB in 2023), and two-time All-Mountain West slugger Aaliyah Jenkins (.281, 12 2B, 12 HR, 54 RBIs).
Statement from Linda Garza
“First and foremost, I wish to express my deep love for the Nevada softball program, its players, our staff, and the University. I am grateful for the trust President Sandoval and Stephanie Rempe have invested in me and my staff to lead the softball program. President Sandoval embodies everything that is right in higher education and his integrity is truly inspiring. Stephanie Rempe’s visionary outlook and unwavering dedication to our direction forward are truly remarkable. The support extended to me by President Sandoval and Stephanie has not gone unnoticed, and I hold them both in the highest regard. I cherish this team, University, and the backing we receive from our administration and the Reno community. This makes the decision before me all the more challenging.
Six years ago, I lost my mom and brother unexpectedly and assumed a larger role within my family. In doing so, I’ve placed my own mental well-being on hold in order to navigate these trying times. Family is the cornerstone to me. It’s a major piece of this Nevada program.
I have been presented with an opportunity in my hometown—while I understand that the timing is far from ideal, I cannot overlook an opportunity that promises to restore my personal well-being, reunite my family, and enable me to continue doing what I love. This decision is personal, not driven by ambition for advancement, financial gains, or any hidden agenda; it is solely driven by my role as a daughter and my commitment to being where I need and want to be.”
Statement from Nevada Athletic Director Stephanie Rempe
“I would like to express my complete support of Coach Garza’s decision. Linda is making the best decision for herself and her family, and we wholly respect and support that.
Linda has been an exceptional role model and advocate for her student-athletes, her program, and for the growth of Nevada Softball. On and off the field, she fought for her program and was a supportive voice not only for her own student-athletes, but all women’s student-athletes at Nevada. She has been instrumental to our continued growth and efforts in making Christina M. Hixson Softball Park one of the top venues in the Mountain West.
We will immediately begin a national search for the next head coach of Nevada Softball.”
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