D1WCC

Competitive

Saint Mary's College Softball

Gaels

WCC · Moraga, CA

Strong ProgramGrads earn $79K/yr

$56K

In-state tuition

Up to 25

Scholarships

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

69%

Graduation rate

Room & board: $17K

NCAA Tournament 2 of last 5 years

2023-2024 data via IPEDS

Saint Mary's 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. year, all in: $73,034Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
Debt as a share of year-10 pay: 30%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
Total enrollment: 2,775

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

Program Info

Division: D1
Conference: WCC
Location: Moraga, CA
Scholarships: Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)

Recruiting Questionnaire

Coaching Staff

Sonja Garnett

Head Coach

s•••@stmarys-ca.edu

Angelica Terrel

Assistant Coach

a•••@stmarys-ca.edu

Frankie Hammoude

Assistant Coach

f•••@stmarys-ca.edu

Brittanee Fisher

Assistant Coach

b•••@stmarys-ca.edu

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Camps & Clinics

Youth Camp

Youth Beginner Pitching Academy

Date: 09/10/2026 - 10/08/2026
Cost: See registration
Age Group: K - 6th Grade as of Fall 2026

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

Elite Pitching Workshops

Date: 09/23/2026 - 10/21/2026
Cost: See registration
Age Group: 9th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2026

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 Beginner Defense Academy

Date: 09/29/2026 - 10/06/2026
Cost: See registration
Age Group: K - 6th Grade as of Fall 2026

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

Elite Hitting Workshops

Date: 09/30/2026 - 10/14/2026
Cost: See registration
Age Group: 9th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2026

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 Beginner Hitting Academy

Date: 10/13/2026 - 10/27/2026
Cost: See registration
Age Group: K - 6th Grade as of Fall 2026

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

Elite Defense Workshops

Date: 10/15/2026 - 10/29/2026
Cost: See registration
Age Group: 9th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2026

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

Mini Elite ID Camp

Date: 10/19/2026
Cost: $106.00
Age Group: 9th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2026

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.

Prospect / ID Camp

Elite ID Camp

Date: 12/05/2026
Cost: $226.75
Age Group: 9th - College Sophomore Grade as of Fall

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.

Prospect / ID Camp

Elite ID Camp

Date: 01/16/2027
Cost: $226.75
Age Group: 9th - College Sophomore Grade as of Fall

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.

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Camp Tips for Recruits

After any camp, follow up with an email to every coach you interacted with within 48 hours.
Before paying for any event, ask: which specific coaches will be there? Get confirmation.
Avoid expensive events that promise 'exposure' but have no confirmed college coaching attendance.

What Saint Mary's 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 Saint Mary's. 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get recruited by Saint Mary's College softball?

Start by filling out the Saint Mary's College recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Saint Mary's College coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.

Does Saint Mary's College offer softball scholarships?

Saint Mary's College is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.

When are Saint Mary's College softball camps?

Saint Mary's College has 9 camps listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.

Who is the head coach at Saint Mary's College?

The current head coach is Sonja Garnett. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.

Follow Saint Mary's Softball

Location

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): $78,812/yr
Median earnings (6yr): $60,388/yr
Median student debt: $23,691
Admission rate: 87%

Consider ROI — 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: $30,378/yr
Students on Pell Grant: 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: WCC
State: CA
Camps Listed: 9

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