California Golden Bears Softball Program Names Steve Singleton as New Head Coach

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The University of California, Berkeley, has selected Steve Singleton as the new head coach of the California Golden Bears softball program. Singleton brings a wealth of experience, having spent six years as an assistant coach at the University of Texas, where he helped guide the Longhorns to five consecutive NCAA postseason appearances, including a national championship in 2025. A native of Oakland, California, Singleton has a proven track record of success and is expected to lead the Golden Bears to similar heights. The program's new stadium, scheduled to open in 2027, is expected to be a key factor in Singleton's success.

Key Takeaways:

  • Steve Singleton is the new head coach of the California Golden Bears softball program, bringing a wealth of experience from his six years as an assistant coach at the University of Texas.
  • Under Singleton's leadership, the University of Texas softball team achieved five consecutive NCAA postseason appearances, including a national championship in 2025.
  • Singleton was named D1Softball's Assistant Coach of the Year in 2024 and was part of the ATEC/NFCA National Coaching Staff of the Year in 2025.
  • As head coach, Singleton will lead a program with a strong support staff, including a new stadium opening in 2027, which is expected to be a key factor in the team's success.
  • Prior to his time at Texas, Singleton spent two seasons as a hitting coach for the Fort Myers Miracle (Single-A) and played an integral role in developing player routines using data-driven approaches.
  • Singleton has also served as the U.S. hitting coach for the 2018 MLB All-Star Futures Game and worked with hitters, infielders, and outfielders during the Minnesota Twins spring training in 2019.

Statistics:

  • The University of Texas softball team made five consecutive NCAA postseason appearances under Singleton's leadership. (2020-25)
  • The team reached five Super Regionals and three Women's College World Series (WCWS) appearances (2022, 2024, and 2025) during Singleton's tenure.
  • The team won two NCAA runner-up finishes (2022 and 2024) and the 2025 national championship.
  • Singleton has over 15 years of playing and coaching experience in both professional baseball and college softball.

Sources:

  • [California Golden Bears Athletics]