Emma Ryan was named the head softball coach coach on September 8, 2025 and enters her first season with the Cardinals.
• September 8, 2025 | Named Head Softball Coach
• February 14, 2026 | First win vs. Winona State
• Led the Cardinals to a 21-29 overall record in first season with a ninth place finish in the GLVC, their highest mark since 2018
• Has mentored two All-GLVC honorees
• Team finished sixth in the GLVC in fielding percentage (.964)
• Spent one season at Avila University helping the Eagles to a 32-21 overall mark and third place finish in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
• Mentored the 2025 KCAC Freshman of the Year, two Gold Glove winners, five All-Conference players, one All-Region performer, and 16 Daktronics Scholar-Athletes
• Helped the Ottawa University program to more than 40 wins and second place finish in the conference along with a trip to the NAIA National Tournament First Round
• Coached six All-Conference players in her time with the Braves
• Played four seasons at MidAmerica Nazarene University
• Made 119 starts behind the plate and earned three All-Heart of America Athletic Conference selections
• Spent final season at Ottawa University where she helped the Braves capture the 2023 KCAC championship
• A native of Kansas City, Kansas
• Earned a bachelor's degree in English education from MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2022
Ryan Year-by-Year
| Season |
Overall Record |
GLVC |
Notes |
| 2026 |
21-29 |
12-16 |
|
| Total |
21-29 |
12-26 |
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