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University of California-San Diego Softball

NCAA D1Big West ConferenceLa Jolla, CA
How University of California-San Diego Compares (NCAA D1)
64% lower than division average acceptance rate158% higher than division average$9,207 lower than division average

Coaching Staff (7)

Nikki Palmer
Nikki Palmer

Head Coach

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MEDIA Tritoncast podcast (Feb. 4, 2026) Now in her second season, Nikki Palmer became the 12th coach in UC San Diego program history, taking over the Triton

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Abbie Cooley

Assistant Performance Coach

Brittney Fernandez
Brittney Fernandez

Assistant Coach

Brittney Fernandez joins the Tritons in her first season as the assistant coach in 2025. Her playing career at UC Riverside saw her start 164 of her 175 games

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Jacob Golder

Director of Operations & Analytics

Kiarra Crockett-Pope
Kiarra Crockett-Pope

Assistant Coach

Kiarra Crockett-Pope joins the Tritons in her first season as the pitching coach in 2025. Crockett-Pope graduated from CSUN in 2022 where she was the 2019 Big

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Mark Espinsoa

Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Megan Wachholtz
Megan Wachholtz

Assistant Coach

Megan Wachholtz was named an assistant coach with the UC San Diego softball program in September of 2025.

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Program Snapshot

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Total Staff
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many coaches does University of California-San Diego Softball have?
The University of California-San Diego Softball program currently has 7 coaching staff members listed.
Who is the head coach of University of California-San Diego Softball?
Nikki Palmer is the current head coach of University of California-San Diego Softball.
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What division is University of California-San Diego Softball?
University of California-San Diego competes in NCAA D1 (Division I).
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Academic Snapshot

NCAA D1PublicHSINCAA since 1968Graduate
9500 Gilman Dr, San Diego, CA 92093
Acceptance Rate
25%
Undergrad Enrollment
33,787
Avg Net Price
$11,750/yr
In-State Tuition
$15,265/yr
Out-of-State Tuition
$46,042/yr
6-Year Graduation Rate
88%
Freshman Retention
94%
Avg Earnings (10yr)
$69,600/yr

Last verified: Mar 2026