Cal Women's Softball HC Ninemire to Retire
Cal Women's Softball HC Ninemire to Retire
After leading the program for 32 years, HC Ninemire ends her Cal Hall of Fame career.
Per CalBears.com
After decades at the helm of the Cal Women’s Softball team, Coach Daine Ninemire retires on a bed of laurels larger than the Berkeley Botanical garden. Coach Ninemire retires due to health concerns.
Since her first year in the dugout as head coach in 1988, Ninemire has compiled a 1,355-687-1 record – more wins than any other coach in school history.
AD Knowlton had this to say about the Cal Hall of Famer:
"I'd like to thank Diane for all that she has done in service to our student-athletes, our department and our University over the last 37 years, including the past 32 as our head softball coach," Director of Athletics Jim Knowlton said. "She has won more games than any coach in any sport in our history, led the softball team to the first NCAA women's team championship ever at Cal and was most deservedly inducted into our Cal Hall of Fame this past fall. We hope that she is able to devote the time she needs to improve her health for the long term. Diane leaves a wonderful legacy at Cal and we look forward to building upon it in the future."
She is maybe not well? I went to the game in Fullerton against BYU and I did not see her. She could have been in the dugout though.
It is incredible to hear this news. I do not know where the program will find the leadership it needs going forward. Diane stood with the program for years through all the hardships and lack of facilities or support. I loved getting the chance to perform at the Super Regionals we got to host in Strawberry Canyon for the first time. It was high time they were given backing of the Athletic Department that they were due.