Theresa Stephens

Theresa Stephens serves as the head softball coach at Shaw University. She took over the program in October and has over 20 years of experience in college softball coaching, having started in 2003 as an assistant at Greensboro College before advancing to head coaching positions at institutions including Meredith College and North Carolina Central University. Stephens played semi-pro ball for teams such as the PA Royal Ladies and PA Hayes, and she was invited to the Olympic team trials in 1998. She earned her undergraduate degree in recreational therapy from Temple University and a master's degree in sports management from Southern New Hampshire University. Throughout her career, she has contributed to multiple championship teams, received Coaches of the Year honors, and participated in the 2023 Major League Baseball Diversity Equity Program for scouting and coaching. Stephens runs her program with a focus on accountability, academics, and mentoring student-athletes to develop as inspiring young women, drawing from her passion for giving back through coaching.