William Glessner

Head Softball Coach

Talent

TamaracMember since July 19, 2026

Proficient in all aspects of softball instructionUtilization of sport-specific technology, including data & video in training of Recruiting high level, high-character student-athletesAnalyzing & evaluating prospects + transfer portal athletesPreparing financial aid packages for prospectsCoordinating on campus recruiting visitsKnowledgeable in NCAA compliance policies, including completion of CARA logsTravel+logistics (lodging, transportation, meals)

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About

Led program to a 27-22 overall record and 12-8 conference finish, tying for fourth place in the WHAC standings during first season under new leadership. Guided team to a WHAC Tournament berth and an opening-round victory. Coached team to the highest-ranked victory in program history, defeating No. 2 Madonna University and ending the Crusaders' conference winning streak that dated back to 2023.

Experience

Head Softball Coach - University of Northwestern Ohio - Lima, Ohio

(2025-10)

Led program to a 27-22 overall record and 12-8 conference finish, tying for fourth place in the WHAC standings during first season under new leadership.
Guided team to a WHAC Tournament berth and an opening-round victory.
Coached team to the highest-ranked victory in program history, defeating No. 2 Madonna University and ending the Crusaders' conference winning streak that dated back to 2023.
Developed a pitching staff that limited opponents to a .271 batting average while posting a 3.55 team ERA.
Mentored pitching staff to 30 complete games, the program's highest total since 2022.
Developed sophomore pitcher to 20 complete games, the fourth-highest single-season total in program history.
Helped senior pitcher finish career third all-time in appearances (97) and starts (59) while recording the second-lowest opponent batting average (.260) in program history.
Assisted in developing an offense that produced 174 hits, the third-most in school history.
Helped develop a player who recorded the program's second-longest hitting streak (16 games) and the longest by a Racer since 2015.
Developed an All-WHAC First Team catcher who threw out 11 baserunners and posted a .995 fielding percentage, the second-best mark in program history.
Helped develop a senior outfielder who finished her career as the program's all-time leader in games played (194) while ranking among the program's career leaders in triples and stolen bases.
Emphasized academic excellence, helping seven student-athletes earn WHAC All-Academic honors.
Helped mentor student-athletes to conference and national academic recognition, including a NAIA Scholar-Athlete honoree.

Assistant Athletic Director - University of Fort Lauderdale - Lauderhill, Florida

(2021-01 - 2026-01)

Oversaw daily operations, coordinated training programs, managed budgets, and organized department events.
Served as the compliance officer for the NCCAA.

Head Softball Coach - University of Fort Lauderdale - Lauderhill, Florida

(2021-01 - 2026-01)

School-record 38-19 overall record.
Guided team to back-to-back World Series appearances by winning a second consecutive South Regional Championship.
Advanced to the NCCAA World Series Final Four, finishing among the nation's top four teams.
Helped build the program from a 14-31 record three years earlier.
Developed the South Regional Player of the Year.
Named South Regional Coach of the Year.
Coached three additional South Regional award recipients.
Developed an ace pitcher who posted: 34 victories, 227 strikeouts, 45 complete games, 15 shutouts, 1.59 ERA.
25-22 overall record.
Led team to the first South Regional Championship in program history.
Earned an automatic berth to the NCCAA World Series.
Coached program to a Top-8 national ranking entering postseason play.
Developed one of the conference's top defensive units.
Built a championship culture by leading the program to its first postseason banner in only its second season of existence.

Head Baseball Coach - University of Fort Lauderdale - Lauderhill, Florida

(2021-01 - 2026-01)

Led program to a school-record 42-15 overall record and NCCAA South Regional Championship. Earned NCCAA World Series berth.
Developed the South Regional Player of the Year and South Regional Pitcher of the Year.
Developed four All-Americans, including the nation's stolen base leader.
Earned South Regional Coach of the Year honors as a staff.
38-16 overall record.
Guided team to its third consecutive NCCAA World Series appearance.
35-23 overall record.
Won the program's first NCCAA South Regional Championship.
Led team to second consecutive NCCAA World Series appearance.
35-27 record. Led program to its first NCCAA World Series appearance.