Shawn Woods has served as the head softball coach for the Lady Eagles since 2021.
Woods, who is originally from Beebe, Arkansas, joined the OKWU coaching staff after serving as the head softball coach of Pangburn High School in Pangburn, Arkansas, for four years. During his tenure at Pangburn, his team won 70% of its games, and Woods saw seven of his players receive scholarships to play softball at the collegiate level.
A graduate of Lyon College, Woods played four years of baseball at the collegiate level.
Woods and his wife, Casey, have three children: son Keegan and daughters Clara and Colbie. Woods believes his responsibility as coach extends far beyond the softball diamond.
2017-2020-Pangburn High School Softball Coach.
-71-30 in 3 years and Covid year
-Led Tigers to Regionals 2017, 2018, & 2019.
-State Tournament Appearances in 2017 & 2018
-Had 14 All Conference Players, 4 All State Players, and 7 Players signed to play at the next level during his time with Pangburn.
Oklahoma Wesleyan Softball Coach (2020-Present)
31-17 2020-2021
Finished 4th in KCAC after preseason KCAC ranking of 9 and a previous record of 6-15.
2 First Team All-KCAC, 3 Second Team All-KCAC, 4 Honorable Mention All-KCAC, All-American (Lindy Alexander)
35-16 2021-2022
Finished 2nd in KCAC
Received votes in NAIA Top 25 Poll (1st time in School History)
Finished 2 wins shy of School Record for wins
2nd year in Row with an All-American (Tahlor Stefek)
5 First Team All-KCAC, Freshman of Year KCAC, Newcomer of Year KCAC, 7 Honorable Mention All-KCAC, Champion of Character for KCAC, Player of Year KCAC Votes, Coach of Year KCAC Votes
39-12 2022-2023
Finished 3rd in KCAC. Lost in the KCAC Tournament Championship 2-0
Received votes in NAIA Top 25 Poll 2nd time in school history (most votes in school history)
Set school record for wins with 39
Surpassed 100 wins mark at OKWU (105-45 in 3 years)
3 First Team All KCAC, Freshman of Year KCAC, 3 Second Team All KCAC, 7 Honorable Mention All KCAC, 2 Gold Glove Awards KCAC, Champion of Character for KCAC
33-18 2023-2024
6 All-KCAC Selections, Champion of Character Selection
33-18 2024-2025
6 All KCAC Selections
Gold Glove Award
Champion of Character Selection
NFCA All Region Selection (Rector)
NFCA All American (Rector); 3rd All American under Woods (Alexander, Stefek, & Rector)
“I want my girls to see Christ in me and a reason for the hope that I have. I want them to come to OKWU and know that they will receive a top-notch education, develop their skills on the softball field, and will build character and relationships during their time here that they will take with them the rest of their lives,” Woods said. “We are committed to building a top softball program in NAIA, focusing on accountability, communication, being great teammates, and giving it 100% effort-in softball and in life. I want them to understand that although I am their coach, I am also a resource and want to help them in any way I possibly can in order to help them be successful.”
