David Pyles
Head Coach - 9th Season
David Pyles enters his ninth season as head coach of the University of Rio Grande Softball program. Beginning with the 2003 season the Rio Grande softball program has qualified for post-season play. The 2004 season being Pyles' best season to date setting a school record for wins (40) and advancing to the NAIA National Tournament after winning the Region IX title. The 2006 season saw the team have a 3.75 grade point average, which earned the team the highest softball GPA in the nation leading all collegiate divisions. Rio Grande repeated that feat in 2007.
Pyles has compiled an overall record of 212-129 in his eight seasons. Pyles resides in Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia with his wife, Connie. He operates his own taxidermy business.
2010 Softball Roster
| # | Name | Cl. | Pos. | Bat/Throw | Ht. | Hometown | Previous School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Leah Hamman | SR | OF | R/R | 5-7 | Lexington, OH | Lexington High School |
| 4 | Jessica Gall | FR | OF | R/L | 5-7 | Mt. Vernon, OH | Mt. Vernon High School |
| 5 | Mackenzie Rucker | FR | C | R/R | 5-6 | Proctorville, OH | Fairland High School |
| 6 | Amber Bowman | JR | SS | R/R | 5-5 | Hebron, OH | Lakewood High School |
| 9 | Marissa Lennox | SO | OF | R/R | 5-3 | Gahanna, OH | Gahanna Lincoln High School |
| 10 | Jaymie Rector | SO | C/3B | L/R | 5-5 | Heath, OH | Ohio University |
| 13 | Lindsey Stevens | SO | 1B/P | R/R | 5-8 | Bellefontaine, OH | Riverside High School |
| 16 | Katie Fuller | FR | 2B/OF | R/R | 5-4 | Hamilton, OH | Hamilton High School |
| 19 | Stevie Sharp | SO | INF | R/R | 5-2 | Grayson, KY | East Carter High School |
| 20 | Chelsie Brooks | SO | 1B | R/R | 5-8 | North Lewisburg, OH | Triad High School |
| 21 | Kaylee Walk | FR | OF | L/R | 5-6 | Unionville Center, OH | Fairbanks High School |
| 22 | Kaitie Stewart | FR | P/OF | R/L | 5-7 | Pleasant Hill, OH | Newton High School |
| 25 | Kaylyn Heading | SR | C/3B | R/R | 5-2 | Hilliard, OH | Hilliard Davidson High School |
| 29 | Nicole Sargent | SO | C | R/R | 5-4 | Pataskala, OH | Watkins Memorial High School |
| 30 | Allison Mills | SO | P | R/R | 6-0 | West Chester, OH | Lakota East High School |
| 31 | Anna Smith | SO | P | R/R | 5-8 | Ross, OH | Ross High School |
David Pyles - Head Coach - 9th season
Jessica Ross - Assistant Coach - 2nd season
