Carroll University Softball Camps

Overview

Carroll University's softball program competes at the NCAA Division III level as part of the Pioneers athletic family, based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The camp directory entry is listed under the provider name "Carroll U (WI) – Softball" and is accessible through the PIOCamps platform at softball.piocamps.com. The program fields its team at Kilgour Field on the university's campus.

Coaching Staff

Ericka Hess – Head Coach

Hess was appointed head softball coach of the Pioneers on June 24, 2025, making her the program's fifth head coach in its history. She arrived at Carroll after three seasons as an assistant at Hillsdale College in Michigan, where she worked at the NCAA Division II level. In that role she managed day-to-day team logistics—travel, lodging, and meal coordination—and built practice plans with an emphasis on outfield play and slapper development.

Stephanie Willms – Assistant Coach (Pitchers & Catchers)

Willms is in her third season on the Carroll staff, focusing her work with the pitching and catching groups.

Natalie Ruechel – Assistant Coach (Pitching)

Ruechel joined the staff with a primary responsibility for coaching the pitching staff.

Facilities

The Lady Pioneers play their home games at Kilgour Field, a facility named in honor of Jean Kilgour, a longtime Carroll teacher and coach who was a strong advocate for women's athletics at the university. No additional details regarding field capacity, playing-surface type, or on-site amenities were available in the source material reviewed.

Schedule & Registration

As of the live check performed on September 15, the provider's site (softball.piocamps.com) displayed the notice: "Currently there are no upcoming events. Check back soon!" No confirmed future camp session is listed at this time.