Wagner College Athletics

Angie Churchill, a former standout player at the University of Michigan, who brings five years of head coaching experience, including the last two at Georgian Court College, was named head softball coach at Wagner College in June, 2015 and will enter her second season at the helm in 2017. 

Churchill, who also has served six years as a Division I assistant coach, takes over for Glen Payne, who announced his retirement last month after 20 seasons at the helm of the Seahawk program.
 
"We're excited to add Angie Churchill to the Wagner athletic family," said Hameline. "Following her playing career at Michigan, where she served as a co-captain, she has coached in more than 500 softball games combined at the Division I, II and III levels, and owns more than 100 victories as a head coach. I'm confident that our student-athletes will benefit greatly from her leadership."
 
In her first season at Georgian Court, a Division II program located in Lakewood, NJ, the Lions advanced to the NCAA Regionals for the first time since 2010, compiling a record of 33-24 and a second-place finish in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CAAC). In her two years, she mentored five All-Conference performers, including the 2015 CAAC Player of the Year.
 
"I want to thank Athletic Director Walt Hameline, Senior Woman's Administrator Peg Hefferan, and the rest of the search committee, for providing me with the opportunity to lead the Seahawk softball program," said Churchill. "It is truly an honor and a privilege to take over the program that Coach Payne has built here. I'm excited to be a part of a Northeast Conference (NEC) program with such rich tradition and excellence. 
 
 "I want my student-athletes to go for their dreams, whatever they may be," she added. "When someone observes our team, we want them to see that we that do things the "Wagner Way," which is with a high degree of passion in a community built upon mutual respect and integrity. There is so much to look forward to with the Wagner College softball program and I'm looking forward to being a part of its future."
 
Prior to her two-year tenure at Georgian Court, where she compiled a 103-97 record, Churchill spent three seasons as the head coach at D'Youville College, a Division III program located in Buffalo, NY. In her three-year stint as head of the D'Youville program, Churchill guided the Spartans to a 56-41 record.
 
Taking over a team that posted an 8-27 record the year prior to her arrival, Churchill completely transformed the program. In 2011, her first season at the helm, she led D'Youville to a 21-10 record, leading the Spartans to the first Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) championship and NCAA regional berth in program history.
 
The 2011 AMCC Coach of the Year, Churchill went on to lead the Spartans to records of 17-14 and 18-17 in 2012 and 2013, respectively, as each of her teams earned a third-place or better conference mark.  During her time at  D'Youville, as she helped develop 12 All-AMCC players, including the 2013 Newcomer of the Year, as well as the 2011 and 2012 Pitchers of the Year.
 
Before embarking on her head coaching career, Churchill spent six seasons as a Division I assistant, spending the 2005 campaign at Ohio University, before moving on to a five-year tenure with the University at Buffalo, where she also served three seasons as recruiting coordinator. In 2009, the Bulls won 25 games, which, at the time, tied for the most single-season wins in UB's Division I softball era.
 
Churchill joined the Bulls after spending the 2005 season as a graduate assistant for fellow Mid-American Conference member, Ohio. Prior to joining the Bobcats, Churchill was a four-year member of the University of Michigan softball team where she helped lead the Wolverines to a 191-57-1 record. A stellar defensive player for the Wolverines, Churchill was also a versatile performer who finished her career with a .957 fielding percentage, while seeing playing time at all eight field positions, the bulk of which came at third base.

A 2004 Michigan graduate, the Mokena, IL native earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management and Communication.
 
Prior to attending Michigan, Churchill was an All-State selection in 2000 at Lincoln-Way High School after leading her team to the Illinois High School Association Sectional championship in 1999. In addition to being a softball standout, Churchill also competed on her high school's basketball and tennis teams.