College of Idaho Softball Camps

Overview

College of Idaho Softball Camps, based in Caldwell, Idaho, offers instructional experiences rooted in the program's NAIA competition within the Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC). The Yotes/Coyotes softball program carries a strong postseason résumé, with nine trip appearances and multiple berths at the NAIA Softball National Championship (2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2021). Highlights include a fifth-place finish at the 2014 NAIA World Series while ranked No. 7 nationally and a third-place result in 2021 while ranked No. 3, capped by a school-record 44-win season. The camp is operated under the College of Idaho Athletics umbrella and can be reached at yotesoftballcamps.com.

Coaching Staff

Al Mendiola – Head Coach Mendiola is the winningest softball coach in College of Idaho history and has guided the program for close to two decades. His honors include the 2007 Cascade Conference and NAIA Region I Coach of the Year title, the 2014 NFCA West Region Coach of the Year award, and a spot on the 2021 West Region Coaching Staff of the Year. Over his tenure he has developed 27 All-CCC players, six NAIA All-Americans, 58 CCC All-Academic selections, and 26 NAIA Scholar-Athlete recipients.

Assistant Coaches

• Kristen Karanzias
• Curt Thiel
• Ryan Amlingmeier

Volunteer Assistant

• Sydney Zachry

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Facilities

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Schedule & Registration

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