title: Oregon State Beavers softball
text: # Oregon State Beavers softball
  
  The Oregon State Beavers softball team represents Oregon State University in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Pac-12 Conference. The Beavers are currently led by head coach Laura Berg. The team plays their home games at Kelly Field, formerly known as Oregon State Softball Complex, located on the university's campus.
  
  ## History
  
  ### Coaching history
  
  | Years | Coach | Record | % |
  | - | - | - | - |
  | 1975–1976 | Diane Thompson | 23–13 | .639 |
  | 1977 | Rayne Brooks | 18–13–1 | .578 |
  | 1978–1980 | Rita Emery | 55–28–1 | .661 |
  | 1981–1985 | Ellen Margolis | 145–76–1 | .655 |
  | 1986–1988 | Carol Browning | 45–80 | .360 |
  | 1989–1994 | Vickie Dugan | 64–201 | .242 |
  | 1995–2012 | Kirk Walker | 594–491–3 | .547 |
  | 2013–present | Laura Berg | 268-232–1 | .536 |
  
  ## Championships
  
  ### Conference Championships
  
  | Season | Conference | Record | Head coach |
  | - | - | - | - |
  | 2005 | Pac-12 Conference | 13–8 | Kirk Walker |
  
  ## Coaching staff
  
  | Name | Position coached | Consecutive season at Oregon State in current position |
  | - | - | - |
  | Laura Berg | Head coach | 11th |
  | Eric Leyba | Associate Head Coach | 5th |
  | Jamie Wiggins | Assistant coach | 1st |
  | Shelly Prochaska | Player Development | 4th |
  | Sarah Hoechlin | Director of Operations | 2nd |
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  ## Notable players
  
  ### Conference awards
  
  **Pac-12 Pitcher of the Year**
  
  * Brianne McGowan (2005)
  
  **Pac-12 Coach of the Year**
  
  * Kirk Walker (1999, 2005)
  