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Louisiana Tech Softball

Louisiana Tech University · Lady Techsters

CUSA · Ruston, LA

Solid ProgramGrads earn $52K/yr

$10K

In-state tuition

Out-of-state: $17K

Up to 25

Scholarships

allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)

58%

Graduation rate

Room & board: $9K

2023-2024 data via IPEDS

Louisiana Tech softball at a glance

Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D1.

Conference level: High Major
Est. in-state year, all in: $19,572
Est. out-of-state year, all in: $26,313Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
Debt as a share of year-10 pay: 42%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
Total enrollment: 11,427

Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.

Program Info

Division: D1
Conference: CUSA
Location: Ruston, LA
Scholarships: Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)

Recruiting Questionnaire

Coaching Staff

Josh Taylor

Head Coach

t•••@latech.edu

Chelsea Cohen-Krobetzky

Assistant Softball Coach

c•••@latech.edu

Tyler Krobetzky

Assistant Softball Coach

t•••@latech.edu

Madie Green

Assistant Softball Coach

m•••@latech.edu

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Camps & Clinics

Skills Clinic

Hitting Under the Lights | October 7th | 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Date: 10/07/2026
Cost: $70.00
Age Group: All ages

Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.

Register at official site

From the school's athletics site, checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Hitting Under the Lights | October 14th | 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Date: 10/14/2026
Cost: $70.00
Age Group: All ages

Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.

Register at official site

From the school's athletics site, checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Hitting Under the Lights | October 20th | 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Date: 10/20/2026
Cost: $70.00
Age Group: All ages

Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.

Register at official site

From the school's athletics site, checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Hitting Under the Lights | October 28th | 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Date: 10/28/2026
Cost: $70.00
Age Group: All ages

Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.

Register at official site

From the school's athletics site, checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Pitching/Catching Camps | December 5th

Date: 12/05/2026
Cost: $70.00
Age Group: All ages

Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.

Register at official site

From the school's athletics site, checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Prospect / ID Camp

Prospect Camp | December 5th

Date: 12/05/2026
Cost: $140.00
Age Group: HS Prospects

Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.

Register at official site

From the school's athletics site, checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Hitting Under the Lights | December 5th | 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Date: 12/05/2026
Cost: $70.00
Age Group: All ages

Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.

Register at official site

From the school's athletics site, checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Pitching/Catching Camps | January 9th

Date: 01/09/2027
Cost: $70.00
Age Group: All ages

Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.

Register at official site

From the school's athletics site, checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Prospect / ID Camp

Prospect Camp | January 9th

Date: 01/09/2027
Cost: $140.00
Age Group: HS Prospects

Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.

Register at official site

From the school's athletics site, checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Hitting Under the Lights | January 9th | 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Date: 01/09/2027
Cost: $70.00
Age Group: All ages

Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.

Register at official site

From the school's athletics site, checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Pitching/Catching Camps | January 16th

Date: 01/16/2027
Cost: $70.00
Age Group: All ages

Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.

Register at official site

From the school's athletics site, checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Prospect / ID Camp

Prospect Camp | January 16th

Date: 01/16/2027
Cost: $140.00
Age Group: HS Prospects

Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.

Register at official site

From the school's athletics site, checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Hitting Under the Lights | January 16th | 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Date: 01/16/2027
Cost: $70.00
Age Group: All ages

Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.

Register at official site

From the school's athletics site, checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Pitching/Catching Camps | July 7th

Date: 07/07/2027
Cost: $70.00
Age Group: All ages

Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.

Register at official site

From the school's athletics site, checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Prospect / ID Camp

Prospect Camp | July 7th

Date: 07/07/2027
Cost: $140.00
Age Group: HS Prospects

Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.

Register at official site

From the school's athletics site, checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Hitting Under the Lights | July 7th | 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Date: 07/07/2027
Cost: $70.00
Age Group: All ages

Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.

Register at official site

From the school's athletics site, checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Youth Camp

Youth All Skills Camp

Date: 08/06/2027
Cost: $111.00
Age Group: Youth

For younger players, roughly 8th grade and under — development, not recruiting.

Register at official site

From the school's athletics site, checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Pitching/Catching Camps | August 7th

Date: 08/07/2027
Cost: $70.00
Age Group: All ages

Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.

Register at official site

From the school's athletics site, checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Prospect / ID Camp

Prospect Camp | August 7th

Date: 08/07/2027
Cost: $140.00
Age Group: HS Prospects

Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.

Register at official site

From the school's athletics site, checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Hitting Under the Lights | August 7th | 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Date: 08/07/2027
Cost: $70.00
Age Group: All ages

Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.

Register at official site

From the school's athletics site, checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Pitching/Catching Camps | August 21st

Date: 08/21/2027
Cost: $70.00
Age Group: All ages

Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.

Register at official site

From the school's athletics site, checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Prospect / ID Camp

Prospect Camp | August 21st

Date: 08/21/2027
Cost: $140.00
Age Group: HS Prospects

Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.

Register at official site

From the school's athletics site, checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Hitting Under the Lights | August 21st | 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Date: 08/21/2027
Cost: $70.00
Age Group: All ages

Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.

Register at official site

From the school's athletics site, checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

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Camp Tips for Recruits

Budget $1,000-3,000 per year for camps and combines. Plan your calendar strategically.
Quality over quantity — 5 well-chosen events beats 15 random ones.
Avoid expensive events that promise 'exposure' but have no confirmed college coaching attendance.

What Louisiana Tech Coaches Look For

Recruiting benchmarks for Mid-Major programs. Min = on the radar, Competitive = solidly in the pool, Elite = stands out.

Pitching Velocity

61 mphMin

64 mphCompetitive

68 mphElite

Exit Velocity (Tee)

69 mphMin

72 mphCompetitive

76 mphElite

Home to 1st (RH)

3 secMin

2.8 secCompetitive

2.7 secElite

Overhand Throw (IF)

63 mphMin

68 mphCompetitive

72 mphElite

Pop Time (2B)

1.95 secMin

1.85 secCompetitive

1.75 secElite

GPA

3.3Min

3.5Competitive

3.8Elite

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Recruiting Timeline

D1 contact rules for Louisiana Tech. 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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Louisiana Tech softball roster outlook

Louisiana Tech carries 24 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 8 seniors and graduate students leave after this season, the most at infielders (3).

Louisiana Tech 2026-2027 roster by position: players leaving after this season and returning
Position	Leaving	Returning
Pitchers	2	6
Catchers	2	2
Infielders	3	5
Outfielders	1	3

From the program's published 2026-2027 roster. “Leaving” counts seniors and graduate students; juniors who transfer or leave early are not included, and players with remaining eligibility can return.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get recruited by Louisiana Tech University softball?

Start by filling out the Louisiana Tech University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Louisiana Tech University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.

Does Louisiana Tech University offer softball scholarships?

Louisiana Tech University is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.

When are Louisiana Tech University softball camps?

Louisiana Tech University has 23 camps listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.

Who is the head coach at Louisiana Tech University?

The current head coach is Josh Taylor. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.

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Recruiting Difficulty

Competitive

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): $52,279/yr
Median earnings (6yr): $44,903/yr
Median student debt: $22,135
Admission rate: 86%

Good Value — 10-year median earnings vs. four years of published tuition

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; tuition from IPEDS.

Academic Profile

Avg. net price: $11,864/yr
Students on Pell Grant: 22%
SAT range (EBRW + Math): 1100–1310
ACT range: 21–27

Avg. net price is the actual average cost after aid — not sticker tuition. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

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Quick Facts

Division: D1
Conference: CUSA
State: LA
Camps Listed: 23

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