Runnin' Bulldogs Softball
Gardner-Webb University
Big South · Boiling Springs, NC
$33K
In-state tuition
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
62%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $11K
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Big South
- Location
- Boiling Springs, NC
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
What Gardner-Webb Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Gardner-Webb. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.
Class of 2028 — currently a Junior
When Coaches Can Contact You
September 1 of junior year — coaches can call, text, email, and DM on social media
Campus Visits
Official and unofficial visits with the coaching staff can begin September 1 of junior year (campus visits without recruiting contact are allowed anytime)
Offers & Commitments
Verbal offers can happen anytime (not binding). Written aid offers are signed during the early or regular signing period (the NLI was eliminated in October 2024).
Key Dates
- September 1, junior year — official contact begins
- September 1, junior year — official and unofficial visits can begin
- Early signing period (November) — written aid offer signing
- Regular signing period (April) — written aid offer signing
Updated for 2025-2026 NCAA rules
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Coaching Staff
Matt Burns
Head Coach
Jazmyne Armendariz
Assistant Coach
Ella Whitney
Assistant Coach
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Camps & Clinics
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by Gardner-Webb University softball?
Start by filling out the Gardner-Webb University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Gardner-Webb University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Gardner-Webb University offer softball scholarships?
Gardner-Webb University is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.
Who is the head coach at Gardner-Webb University?
The current head coach is Matt Burns. Check the school's athletic site for contact information.
Follow Gardner-Webb Softball
Location
Recruiting Difficulty
This is a competitive D1 program. Strong travel ball and academic credentials are expected. Start reaching out to coaches early.
Graduate Outcomes
- Median earnings (10yr)
- $48,039/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $43,996/yr
- Median student debt
- $24,222
- Admission rate
- 77%
Consider ROI — based on earnings vs. cost of attendance
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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- State
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