Florida International University Softball
Florida International University (FIU) · Miami, Florida · Public university
Florida International University Softball coaches
Coaches at Florida International University who recruit Women's Softball, head coach first.
The program
Where Florida International University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Conference USA
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- fiusports.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 24 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 74% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Florida International University in Miami.
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- fiu.edu
About Florida International University Softball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Olivia Watkins, the Head Coach, leads the Florida International University Softball staff of 4 coaches, verified October 2026. Florida International University (FIU) competes in NCAA Division I Softball as a member of the Conference USA. Under NCAA rules, Division I softball coaches can start private messages and calls on September 1 of junior year. Florida International University is a large public school in Miami, Florida with 54,723 undergraduates, a 55% acceptance rate and an average net price of $11,178 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Florida International University Softball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Olivia Watkins, the Head Coach and Ana Gold, the Assistant Coach. Florida International University has 4 coaches for Softball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, and measurables like pitching speed, exit velocity or pop time in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude a skills video with game footage, with the link near the top so Olivia can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Florida International University typically score 1070–1260 on the SAT and 21–27 on the ACT, and testing is required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Florida International University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Email Coach OliviaHow softball recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Florida International University Softball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Florida International University D1?
Yes. Florida International University competes in NCAA Division I Softball, in the Conference USA.
Is Florida International University public or private?
Florida International University is a public school in Miami, Florida.
What conference is Florida International University Softball in?
The Conference USA.
Does Florida International University offer athletic scholarships for Softball?
Florida International University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Florida International University Softball have?
4 coaches, led by Olivia Watkins, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Florida International University Softball?
Olivia Watkins is the Head Coach.
When can Florida International University Softball coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division I softball coaches can start private messages and calls on September 1 of junior year. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Florida International University Softball?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Florida International University cost?
In-state tuition is $4,721 and out-of-state tuition is $16,529 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $11,178.
What is the Florida International University acceptance rate?
55% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Florida International University?
Admitted students typically score 1070–1260 on the SAT and 21–27 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Florida International University Softball coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
