As of March 16, 2025, there is no official announcement regarding Ashley Chastain’s appointment as the head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners softball program. Chastain currently serves as the head coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks, a position she assumed on June 11, 2024.
Prior to leading South Carolina, Chastain was the head coach at Charlotte for five seasons, where she compiled a 154-96 overall record and led the team to two NCAA postseason appearances. Her coaching career also includes stints as an assistant at the College of Charleston, Michigan State, and Ole Miss.
The Oklahoma Sooners softball team, under the leadership of long-time head coach Patty Gasso, has continued its tradition of excellence. As of March 6, 2025, the Sooners held a 19-0 record, marking the third time in four seasons they have achieved such a start. The team recently opened Southeastern Conference (SEC) play against the South Carolina Gamecocks, who were 20-0 at the time, under the guidance of Chastain. This series marked Oklahoma’s first league games as a member of the SEC.
In the opening game of the series on March 7, 2025, Oklahoma secured a thrilling 10-9 victory over South Carolina. Both head coaches, Patty Gasso and Ashley Chastain, shared their reactions post-game, reflecting on their teams’ performances and the competitive nature of the matchup.
Given Chastain’s current commitment to South Carolina and the absence of official reports, any news about her joining the Oklahoma Sooners softball program is speculative at this time.
