Stetson University Athletics

Amanda Chambers joined the Stetson Softball coaching staff in August 2024 and works primarily with the Hatters' pitching staff… She brought previous collegiate coaching experience from UT Martin and Christian Brothers University along with a playing background at Georgia Southern and St. Petersburg College. Working alongside head coach Shellie Cousins, Chambers has contributed to the continued development of Stetson's pitchers and was part of the Hatters' historic 2026 season… Stetson captured the ASUN Tournament Championship, advanced to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional and defeated No. 9 Florida State for the program's first NCAA Tournament victory since 2014. Pitching development has been a central part of Chambers' role at Stetson… She works directly with the Hatters' pitching staff throughout training, preparation and competition while drawing on her experience as both a collegiate pitcher and pitching coach. Her work with the staff played an important role in Stetson's 2026 postseason run… The Hatters captured their first ASUN Tournament Championship since 2014 before advancing to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional. Stetson captured its sixth ASUN Tournament Championship in 2026 with a 4-0 victory over Central Arkansas… The title was the program's first conference tournament championship in 12 years and secured the Hatters' return to the NCAA Tournament. The Stetson pitching staff delivered throughout the championship run… Hayley Arnold was named ASUN Tournament MVP after throwing 11.1 consecutive scoreless innings during the tournament. Arnold capped the championship with a complete-game shutout against Central Arkansas, allowing only three hits over seven innings while striking out five. Arnold was joined by Ava Braswell, Nicole Edmiaston and Irianis Garcia on the ASUN All-Tournament Team. Chambers and the Hatters carried their championship momentum into the NCAA Tallahassee Regional, where Stetson opened tournament play with an 8-3 victory over No. 9 Florida State… The victory marked Stetson's first NCAA Tournament win since 2014. Arnold earned the win in the circle before Braswell entered in relief and closed the game with two scoreless innings. The pitching performance helped Stetson secure one of the biggest postseason victories in program history and advance into the winner's bracket. The 2026 campaign marked a breakthrough season for Stetson and its pitching staff… The Hatters captured the ASUN Tournament Championship, returned to NCAA postseason competition and earned a victory over nationally ranked Florida State. Chambers' work with Stetson's pitchers was highlighted by Arnold's ASUN Tournament MVP performance and Braswell's postseason contributions as the Hatters successfully navigated high-pressure conference and national tournament situations. Prior to Stetson, Chambers served as an assistant coach at UT Martin, where she also worked primarily with the Skyhawks' pitching staff. The position added NCAA Division I coaching experience to a résumé built around pitching instruction, staff development and game preparation before she joined the Hatters in 2024. Before joining UT Martin, Chambers spent five seasons as an assistant coach at Christian Brothers University from 2019-23… During her tenure, the Lady Bucs recorded 26 conference victories. The 2022 season included 10 Gulf South Conference victories, the most conference wins in a single season in program history at the time. Chambers continued developing as a pitching coach during her time at Christian Brothers while also completing her master's degree. Chambers began her coaching career as a prep pitching coach at Parkview High School from 2017-18… The experience provided the foundation for a coaching career that has remained closely connected to pitching instruction and player development. She transitioned into the collegiate ranks at Christian Brothers before moving on to UT Martin and eventually Stetson. Chambers' coaching career has included stops at Stetson, UT Martin, Christian Brothers and Parkview High School… Her experience has remained centered on pitching development while spanning both NCAA Division I and Division II programs. Chambers competed at Georgia Southern during her junior and senior seasons… She appeared in 18 games for the Eagles and threw 24.0 career innings. Her time at Georgia Southern included earning a victory against South Carolina State before transitioning into the coaching profession following graduation. Prior to Georgia Southern, Chambers spent two seasons at St. Petersburg College… As a sophomore, she recorded seven victories and threw 98.1 innings. Her performance earned Second Team All-Conference honors before she continued her collegiate career at Georgia Southern. Chambers' experience as both a collegiate pitcher and longtime pitching coach has shaped her approach to player development… Her background provides firsthand perspective on the physical, technical and mental demands required in the circle. At Stetson, that experience has translated directly into her work preparing and developing the Hatters' pitching staff for conference and postseason competition. A native of Lilburn, Ga., Chambers earned her bachelor's degree in kinesiology from Georgia Southern University in May 2017… She later earned her Master of Business Administration from Christian Brothers University in May 2021.