Beth Floyd steps down as head softball coach at Wilmington College

After 16 years and 200 victories as Wilmington College’s head softball coach, Beth Floyd will be stepping down from her position in early June to pursue other professional opportunities.

"Beth has been a dedicated employee that has worn many hats in the athletic department beyond being the head softball coach," Senior Director of Athletics Bill Wilson said. "Her commitment to Wilmington College and the success of our student-athletes on and off the field is unmatched."

Floyd came to Wilmington in 2008 from Leesburg Fairfield High School and went on to coach over 500 games for the Quakers. The winningest coach in school history in the NCAA era (1991-present), she guided the program to 11 double-digit win campaigns, including a 20-16 season in 2013.

Twenty-two individuals have garnered All-Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) recognition under her tutelage, including Danielle Monnier being named OAC John Wells Pitcher of the Year in 2014. Prior to Floyd's arrival, only two Quakers had ever received All-OAC honors.

"I would like to thank Wilmington College for giving me an opportunity to coach at the collegiate level," said Floyd. "It has been a wonderful experience, and I have met the most amazing people here. Wilmington will always have a special place in my heart."

Alongside her coaching duties, Floyd has served a number of other roles within the athletics department, including assistant director of athletics, associate director of athletics and senior woman administrator. Most recently, she oversaw the coaching minor as the program's top instructor.

A national search to find the College's next head softball coach will begin immediately.