Jerod Stidham

Jerod Stidham was named as the Pioneers' assistant softball coach in September of 2013. 

Stidham, who brought seven years of collegiate coaching experience to TWU, served as an assistant coach/hitting instructor at the University of Central Oklahoma from 1999-2002 before becoming the head coach at Western Oklahoma State College from 2002-2006.

Stidham posted a 108-82 overall record at Western Oklahoma State including the two most successful winning seasons in school history in 2003 and 2004. He coached three NJCAA All-Americans and four Academic All-Americans.

In 2002, Stidham helped coach UCO to its first appearance in the NCAA South Central Regional Tournament. The Bronchos tied a then-school record in wins with 35.

Most recently Stidham was the League/Tournament Director at Del City Ball Park, a 12-field baseball/softball complex just east of Oklahoma City, Okla.

Stidham earned his bachelor’s degree in General Studies with a minor in Business Administration in 2001 and a master’s degree in Education in 2003, both from UCO. He is married to TWU Head Softball Coach Genny Stidham and they have a daughter Allie and a son Connor.