We are incredibly excited for the upcoming season and all that lies ahead for our program! We will have a total of 24 student-athletes this year. Our roster is made up of 12 returners, 4 freshman, and 8 transfers. Mariah Wheeler and Lillie Filger will also be returning to our staff. The success we experienced last season provides a strong foundation for us to build upon as we enter this new season. We are excited to carry that momentum forward while continuing to grow, compete, and raise the standard for our program.
During the fall, our focus will be on evaluating our strengths, developing our team chemistry, and learning how our newcomers and returning student-athletes come together as a cohesive team. This will be an important period of growth as establish our identity for the upcoming season. Throughout the fall, we will have three outside competition dates, along with our five-game Fall World Series. These opportunities will allow us to evaluate our talent and gain valuable competitive experience. The fall will be an important building block.
As we continue to build on the success of last season, fundraising remains an important part of providing our student-athletes with the experience they deserve. Support from you allows us to create additional opportunities for competition and development, provide high-quality travel experiences, invest in equipment and technology, and build a strong team culture. Every contribution directly impacts our ability to prepare our student-athletes to compete at a high level while creating meaningful experiences and lasting memories along the way.
Providing our student-athletes with high-quality uniforms, practice gear, travel apparel, and program-branded items is an important part of creating a first-class experience. Having the proper apparel not only ensures our athletes are prepared and comfortable, but also builds pride, unity, and a strong sense of identity within our program. Your support helps our team look and feel like the cohesive, confident group we are working to become—both on the field and as representatives of our university.
Your support helps provide our student-athletes with comfortable and high-quality travel experience throughout the season. With an extended road schedule, including five weeks of travel, expenses for charter buses, quality hotels, and team meals add up quickly. Investing in travel allows our athletes to arrive rested, prepared, and focused on competing at the highest level. Just as importantly, traveling together creates opportunities for team bonding and shared experiences that become lasting memories throughout their college careers.
We truly could not provide this level of experience for our student-athletes without your generosity and continued support. As a coach, I cannot thank you enough for believing in our program and investing in the young women who represent it. Your support goes far beyond helping us compete—it allows us to create meaningful experiences, build lasting relationships, and make memories that our student-athletes will carry with them long after their playing days are over.
Thank you for believing in what we are building and for being such an important part of our journey. We are incredibly excited for the season ahead and look forward to making you proud as we continue to grow, compete, and build on the success of last season.
- Naomi Tellez
