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St. Mary's University MN

MIAC · Winona, MN

Developing Program

$43K

In-state tuition

0

Scholarships

athletic — merit/need-based aid available

68%

Graduation rate

Room & board: $11K

2023-2024 data via IPEDS

Program Info

Division
D3
Conference
MIAC
Location
Winona, MN
Scholarships
No athletic scholarships

What St. Mary's (MN) Coaches Look For

Recruiting benchmarks for D3 programs. Min = on the radar, Competitive = solidly in the pool, Elite = stands out.

Pitching Velocity
53 mphMin
56 mphCompetitive
60 mphElite
Exit Velocity (Tee)
62 mphMin
65 mphCompetitive
70 mphElite
Home to 1st (RH)
3.4 secMin
3.2 secCompetitive
3.1 secElite
Overhand Throw (IF)
50 mphMin
53 mphCompetitive
57 mphElite
Pop Time (2B)
2.2 secMin
2.1 secCompetitive
1.95 secElite
GPA
2.5Min
2.8Competitive
3.3Elite

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Recruiting Timeline

D3 contact rules for St. Mary's (MN). Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.

Class of 2028 — currently a Junior

When Coaches Can Contact You

No NCAA contact restrictions — coaches can reach out to recruits at any time

Campus Visits

Unofficial and official visits available year-round with no restrictions

Offers & Commitments

D3 does not offer athletic scholarships. Admissions decisions and financial aid packages serve as the commitment mechanism.

Key Dates

  • No NCAA contact restrictions apply
  • Recruiting often extends through senior year
  • Admissions deadlines are the key dates — vary by school
  • Many D3 schools use early decision/early action admissions

Updated for 2025-2026 NCAA rules

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Coaching Staff

John Tschida

Head Coach

j•••@smumn.edu

Emilee Buringa

Assistant Fastpitch Softball Coach

e•••@smumn.edu

Erica Wilson

Assistant Fastpitch Softball Coach

Mitchell Grossell

Assistant Softball Coach

m•••@yahoo.com

Bob Loshek

Assistant Softball Coach

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Camps & Clinics

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Does St. Mary's University MN offer softball scholarships?

St. Mary's University MN is a D3 program. No athletic scholarships.

Who is the head coach at St. Mary's University MN?

The current head coach is John Tschida. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.

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Recruiting Difficulty

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Quick Facts

Division
D3
Conference
MIAC
State
MN
Camps Listed
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