Diane Ninemire

Diane Lynn Ninemire (born February 12, 1957) is an American softball coach. She was the head coach of the California Golden Bears softball team from 1988 until March 3, 2020 when she resigned—effective immediately—for health reasons. When she resigned, she ranked ninth all-time in wins in college softball history with a career record of 1,355-687-1.

Diane Ninemire
Biographical details
Born (1957-02-12) February 12, 1957
Omaha, Nebraska
Playing career
Softball
1977Midland Lutheran
1978–1980Nebraska–Omaha
Women's basketball
1977–1980Nebraska–Omaha
Position(s)Shortstop, left fielder, guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1981–1982Texas Woman's
1983–1987California (asst.)
1988–2020California
Head coaching record
Overall1,355-687-1 (.663)
TournamentsNCAA Division I: 98–66 (.598)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
  • 2× Pac-10/12 (2005, 2012)
  • Women's College World Series (2002)
Awards
  • NFCA Hall of Fame (2009)
  • NFCA Coaching Staff of the Year (2002)
  • 2× Pac-10/12 Coach of the Year (1991, 2012)
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