Kirstin Mapes Named as Denison’s New Head Softball Coach

Granville, Ohio—Kirstin Mapes, assistant softball coach at Hamilton College since 2021, has been selected as Denison’s new softball head coach ahead of the 2027 season. “Kirstin brings a highly relational approach, focused on team culture and student development, along with a strong Division III pedigree as a student-athlete at Williams and as an assistant coach at Hamilton,” states Associate V.P., Director of Athletics Matt Tanney. “She is closely aligned with the holistic athletic experience we provide to Denison students.” During her tenure at Hamilton College as the assistant and pitching coach, Mapes coached two All-NESCAC and NFCA All-Region pitchers, as…