SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Vaqueros softball team is now taking sign-ups for the 2024-25 season.
"We are looking to add depth to the team, specifically in the circle by adding one or two pitchers to the spring roster," said new head coach Tyler Heil.
Heil brings NCAA Division 1 experience to the dugout and hopes to improve on last year's 19-15 record. If you are interested in playing this season, contact Coach Heil via email at tdheil@pipeline.sbcc.edu.
"We return a core group of starters who were very productive last season and added some players who excelled in their high school season last spring," said Heil. "I'm excited to hit the ground running and begin working with them in January."
Heil is coming off of two seasons as the lead assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the University of Central Florida. The Knights went 71-46 over his time with the program, including two NCAA tournament appearances.
Previously, Heil coached at the University of New Mexico under former Vaqueros head coach Paula Congleton from 2017 to 2021. He also was an assistant coach with Santa Barbara City College from 2015 to 2017.
"Softball has given me a ton of great experiences; I've been all over the country, met great people, and even shared the field with the G.O.A.T., Patty Gasso. I'm grateful to be back in Santa Barbara where my softball journey started and use my position, knowledge and experience to help athletes develop and move on to four-year universities," said Heil.
