Grand Canyon Softball
Grand Canyon University · Antelopes
Mountain West · Phoenix, AZ
$17K
In-state tuition
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
43%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $11K
NCAA Tournament 5 of last 5 years
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Grand Canyon softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D1.
- Conference level
- High Major
- In the job since
- 2020
- Est. year, all in
- $28,612Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 52%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 107,563
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level and coaching data: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Mountain West
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
Coaching Staff
Shanon Hays
Head Coach
Hunter Hays
Assistant Coach
h•••@gcu.eduKat Frakes
Pitching Coach
k•••@gcu.eduJayme Hays
Assistant Coach
j•••@gcu.eduSomething wrong? Report a coaching change
Camps & Clinics
October Hitting Clinics
- Date
- 10/05/2026 - 10/26/2026
- Cost
- $30
- Age Group
- 5th Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 21 nights in Phoenix, AZ, Oct 5–Oct 26. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
October Infield Skills Clinics
- Date
- 10/05/2026 - 10/26/2026
- Cost
- $30
- Age Group
- 5th Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 21 nights in Phoenix, AZ, Oct 5–Oct 26. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
October Pre-Camp Pitching Session II
- Date
- 10/29/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 8th Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Phoenix, AZ, Oct 29–Oct 30. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
October Prospect Camp II
- Date
- 10/29/2026
- Cost
- $200
- Age Group
- 8th Grade - 12th Grade
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Phoenix, AZ, Oct 29–Oct 30. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
November Hitting Clinics
- Date
- 11/02/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Cost
- $30
- Age Group
- 5th Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 28 nights in Phoenix, AZ, Nov 2–Nov 30. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
November Infield Skills Clinics
- Date
- 11/02/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Cost
- $30
- Age Group
- 5th Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 28 nights in Phoenix, AZ, Nov 2–Nov 30. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
December Pre-Camp Pitching Session
- Date
- 12/03/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 8th Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Phoenix, AZ, Dec 3–Dec 4. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
December Prospect Camp
- Date
- 12/03/2026
- Cost
- $200
- Age Group
- 8th Grade - 12th Grade
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Phoenix, AZ, Dec 3–Dec 4. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
December Hitting Clinic
- Date
- 12/07/2026
- Cost
- $30
- Age Group
- 5th Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Phoenix, AZ, Dec 7–Dec 8. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
December Infield Skills Clinic
- Date
- 12/07/2026
- Cost
- $30
- Age Group
- 5th Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Phoenix, AZ, Dec 7–Dec 8. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
January Hitting Clinics
- Date
- 01/04/2027 - 01/25/2027
- Cost
- $30
- Age Group
- 5th Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 21 nights in Phoenix, AZ, Jan 4–Jan 25. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
January Infield Skills Clinic
- Date
- 01/04/2027 - 01/25/2027
- Cost
- $30
- Age Group
- 5th Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 21 nights in Phoenix, AZ, Jan 4–Jan 25. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
January Pre-Camp Pitching Session I
- Date
- 01/09/2027
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 8th Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Phoenix, AZ, Jan 9–Jan 10. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
January Prospect Camp I
- Date
- 01/09/2027
- Cost
- $200
- Age Group
- 8th Grade - 12th Grade
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Phoenix, AZ, Jan 9–Jan 10. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
January Pre-Camp Pitching Session II
- Date
- 01/21/2027
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 8th Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Phoenix, AZ, Jan 21–Jan 22. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
January Prospect Camp II
- Date
- 01/21/2027
- Cost
- $200
- Age Group
- 8th Grade - 12th Grade
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Phoenix, AZ, Jan 21–Jan 22. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Camp Tips for Recruits
- After any camp, follow up with an email to every coach you interacted with within 48 hours.
- Before paying for any event, ask: which specific coaches will be there? Get confirmation.
- Your club coach is your best resource for identifying which events are worth your money and time.
What Grand Canyon Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Grand Canyon. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.
Class of 2028 — currently a Junior
When Coaches Can Contact You
1 p.m. Central on September 1 of junior year — coaches can call, text, email, and DM on social media
Campus Visits
Official and unofficial visits are allowed from 1 p.m. Central on September 1 of junior year, but a dead period usually covers the first days of September (August 28–September 3 in 2026-27), so visits start once it ends. Walking a campus on your own is allowed anytime.
Offers & Commitments
No recruiting conversations, so no verbal offers, before 1 p.m. Central on September 1 of junior year; verbal offers are not binding. A school can't put an aid offer in writing until August 1 of senior year. Softball has one signing date (the second Wednesday of November of senior year) and no separate spring period; each school sets its own final deadline. (The written offer of athletics aid replaced the NLI in October 2024.)
Key Dates
- 1 p.m. Central, September 1 of junior year — calls, texts, emails and DMs open; visits follow after the early-September dead period
- August 1 of senior year — a school may put an aid offer in writing
- Second Wednesday of November, senior year — signing opens (no spring period)
Updated for 2026-27 NCAA rules
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Grand Canyon softball roster outlook
Grand Canyon carries 25 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 4 seniors and graduate students leave after this season, the most at infielders (2).
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 1 | 6 |
| Catchers | 1 | 1 |
| Infielders | 2 | 3 |
| Outfielders | 0 | 4 |
| Utility | 0 | 7 |
From the program's published 2026-2027 roster. “Leaving” counts seniors and graduate students; juniors who transfer or leave early are not included, and players with remaining eligibility can return.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by Grand Canyon University softball?
Start by filling out the Grand Canyon University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Grand Canyon University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Grand Canyon University offer softball scholarships?
Grand Canyon University is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.
When are Grand Canyon University softball camps?
Grand Canyon University has 16 camps listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at Grand Canyon University?
The current head coach is Shanon Hays. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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Location
Recruiting Difficulty
This is an elite D1 program. Recruits typically have extensive travel ball experience, strong academics, and begin the recruiting process early.
Graduate Outcomes
- Median earnings (10yr)
- $42,186/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $47,280/yr
- Median student debt
- $22,114
- Admission rate
- 79%
Consider ROI — 10-year median earnings vs. four years of published tuition
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; tuition from IPEDS.
Academic Profile
- Avg. net price
- $22,472/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 46%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 1006–1113
- ACT range
- 20–22
Avg. net price is the actual average cost after aid — not sticker tuition. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Quick Facts
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Mountain West
- State
- AZ
- Camps Listed
- 16
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