Hawaii Rainbow Wahine softball
College softball team
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The Hawaiʻi Rainbow Wāhine softball team represents the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in NCAA Division I college softball.[2] The team participates in the Mountain West Conference (MW). The Rainbow Wahine are currently led by head coach Panita Thanatharn. The team plays its home games at Rainbow Wahine Softball Stadium located on the university's campus.[3]
| Hawaii Rainbow Wahine softball | |
|---|---|
| |
| Founded | 1985 |
| University | University of Hawaii at Manoa |
| Athletic director | Matt Elliott |
| Head coach | Panita Thanatharn (1st season) |
| Conference | Mountain West |
| Location | Honolulu, Hawaii, US |
| Home stadium | Rainbow Wahine Softball Stadium (capacity: 1,200) |
| Nickname | Rainbow Wahine |
| Colors | Green, black, silver, and white[1] |
| NCAA WCWS appearances | |
| 2010 | |
| NCAA super regional appearances | |
| 2007, 2010 | |
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |
| 1995, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013 | |
| Conference tournament championships | |
| 2010, 2013 | |
| Regular-season conference championships | |
| 1994, 2003, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013 | |
Coaching history
| Years | Coach | Record | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1989 | Alika Thompson | 94–130 | .420 |
| 1990–1991 | Rayla Allison | 57–65 | .467 |
| 1992–2025 | Bob Coolen | 1,133–736–1 | .606 |
| 2025–present | Panita Thanatharn | 0–0 | – |
Home stadium
Rainbow Wahine Softball Stadium is located on the university's campus, and is currently the home venue for the softball program. The stadium was named the Wahine Softball Field when it first opened in 1985, but was renamed in 1998 when renovations expanding the seating capacity to 1,200 were completed.[4] The stadium also underwent renovations between the 2017 and 2018 seasons, when artificial turf and additional netting were installed, as well as the entire stadium being pinted.[5] As of 2021, the stadium is undergoing additional renovations: a new clubhouse holding coaches' offices and a locker room for players is expected to be completed by Summer 2021.[6]
