Iowa Softball Head Coach Renee Gillispie to Step Away for 2025 Season
The University of Iowa Athletics Department announced on Tuesday that Iowa softball head coach Renee Gillispie will step away from coaching for the 2025 season due to a personal health matter.
Assistant coach Brian Levin has been appointed as interim head coach for the 2025 season. Levin, who joined the Hawkeyes’ coaching staff July 2022, will lead the program during Gillispie’s absence.
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Gillispie has been at the helm of Iowa softball since June 8, 2018 and led the Hawkeyes to a 35-27, and 10-13 in Big Ten play in 2023. Their 35 wins is the most in a season since 2009.
The department expressed its full support for Gillispie during this time and confidence in Levin’s leadership as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
