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Liberty Softball

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CUSA · Lynchburg, VA

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Strong ProgramGrads earn $45K/yr

$21K

In-state tuition

Up to 25

Scholarships

allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)

63%

Graduation rate

Room & board: $13K

NCAA Tournament 5 of last 5 years

2023-2024 data via IPEDS

Liberty softball at a glance

Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D1.

Conference level
High Major
Est. year, all in
$34,141Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
Debt as a share of year-10 pay
55%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
Total enrollment
103,068

Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.

Program Info

Division
D1
Conference
CUSA
Location
Lynchburg, VA
Scholarships
Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)

Coaching Staff

Dot Richardson

Head Coach

s•••@liberty.edu

Kevin Fagan

Associate Head Coach

s•••@liberty.edu

Sami Fagan Harmon

Assistant Coach

s•••@liberty.edu

Emily Kirby Nagle

Assistant Coach

e•••@liberty.edu
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Camps & Clinics

Camp

Liberty University Softball Camps

Date
Date TBD
Cost
See registration
Age Group
All ages

The listing doesn't say what kind of camp this is — check the registration page.

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Camp Tips for Recruits

  • Avoid expensive events that promise 'exposure' but have no confirmed college coaching attendance.
  • After any camp, follow up with an email to every coach you interacted with within 48 hours.
  • Quality over quantity — 5 well-chosen events beats 15 random ones.

What Liberty Coaches Look For

Recruiting benchmarks for Mid-Major programs. Min = on the radar, Competitive = solidly in the pool, Elite = stands out.

Pitching Velocity
61 mphMin
64 mphCompetitive
68 mphElite
Exit Velocity (Tee)
69 mphMin
72 mphCompetitive
76 mphElite
Home to 1st (RH)
3 secMin
2.8 secCompetitive
2.7 secElite
Overhand Throw (IF)
63 mphMin
68 mphCompetitive
72 mphElite
Pop Time (2B)
1.95 secMin
1.85 secCompetitive
1.75 secElite
GPA
3.3Min
3.5Competitive
3.8Elite

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Recruiting Timeline

D1 contact rules for Liberty. 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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Liberty softball roster outlook

Liberty carries 23 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 2 seniors and graduate students leave after this season.

Liberty 2026-2027 roster by position: players leaving after this season and returning
PositionLeavingReturning
Pitchers05
Catchers11
Infielders07
Outfielders14
Utility04

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 Liberty University softball?

Start by filling out the Liberty University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Liberty University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.

Does Liberty University offer softball scholarships?

Liberty University is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.

When are Liberty University softball camps?

Liberty University has 1 camp listed, but none with a confirmed date yet. Check the camps section above for costs and registration links.

Who is the head coach at Liberty University?

The current head coach is Dot Richardson. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.

Location

Recruiting Difficulty

Very Competitive

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)
$44,813/yr
Median earnings (6yr)
$39,707/yr
Median student debt
$24,500
Admission rate
99%

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
$29,357/yr
Students on Pell Grant
38%

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
CUSA
State
VA
Camps Listed
1

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