Oklahoma's Patty Gasso named USA Softball National Team head coach
University of Oklahoma head softball coach Patty Gasso was named USA Softball Women’s National Team (WNT) head coach, USA Softball announced Monday. Gasso will lead the U.S. Olympic Team for the next four years which includes the LA28 Olympic Games.
“It is truly a remarkable moment in my career and a dream come true to be asked to coach Team USA,” said Gasso, who becomes the seventh female head coach of the WNT. “This is the highest honor I could ever receive, and I’m humbled by and thankful for the confidence USA Softball has in me. I have an intense passion to make Team USA the best it can be to help win the gold medal in 2028.”
Washington head coach Heather Tarr stepped down from the position last week.
Gasso has been involved with the USA Softball Women’s National Team program since 2018, coaching the U.S. Women’s Elite Team during the World Cup of Softball. She also contributed to numerous USA Softball training camps and selection trials, further demonstrating her commitment to fostering excellence within the sport and contributing to the development of aspiring athletes.
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Gasso has led the Sooners to eight national championships including the last four in-a-row. She has also produced 84 All-Americans.
“USA Softball is proud to announce that Coach Gasso will lead our Women’s National Team for the 2025-2028 quad,” said Craig Cress, Chief Executive Officer of USA Softball. “Throughout her career, Coach Gasso has made a significant impact on the softball community and has greatly contributed to the development of the sport. We are confident that her skills, knowledge, and experience will enhance our program and we look forward to supporting Coach Gasso and the Women’s National Team as they strive to represent the U.S. with pride on the highest stage in the coming years.”
The U.S. is looking for its first gold medal since 2004.
