Oklahoma State University Women's Softball

Gajewski was named the seventh head softball coach in program history on June 13, 2015.  Gajewski (pronounced `GUY'-ehh-ski') served the previous three seasons as an assistant coach at Florida, which won its second-consecutive Women's College World Series in 2015.  "I'm excited for our young women who will get to play for Kenny and his staff and I'm excited about the future of our program," Holder said. "Kenny has been part of the last two national championship teams at Florida and that is certainly impressive. But we hired Kenny because of who he is as an individual. We had a very deliberate and thorough process and talked to a lot of smart people. Kenny's name continued to surface in just about every circle. I think the Oklahoma State family is going to love him." The Gators advanced to the WCWS in each of Gajewski's three seasons with the team, thanks in large part to his influence on defense. After guiding the squad to the top two fielding percentages in school history in 2013 and 2014, he again improved the defense in 2015, as the Gators committed only 33 errors and posted a .981 conversion mark in the field. In 2015, Florida posted top-25 NCAA marks in earned run average (1.63), scoring (6.55 runs per game) and on-base percentage (.438), in addition to leading the nation in the fielding percentage category. The Gators' 60-7 record led the country in win-loss percentage and marked the second-highest win total in school history. "I really can't wait to get started," Gajewski said. "We are all aware of the history and tradition of Oklahoma State softball and that certainly played a part in my initial interest. After visiting campus and spending time with the people at Oklahoma State, I realized it was a better situation than I had even imagined. It's a part of the country that is obviously very important to my family. It's a destination job for us." Prior to joining the Gators, Gajewski spent the 2011-12 season as the director of baseball operations at Tennessee. With the Volunteers, he was in charge of managing UT's camps, overseeing student managers and handling the day-to-day operations of the baseball program. Gajewski's roots trace back to the University of Oklahoma, where he played for the Sooner baseball squad in 1994 and earned his first coaching stint as a graduate assistant the following season. Gajewski then served as a volunteer assistant at Kansas State in 1996 before returning to Norman, where he would begin a 10-year stretch as the Sooners' turf and maintenance director. "Really excited for Kenny and his whole family," Florida head coach Tim Walton said. "This is a great opportunity for him to make softball his life. He is full of passion, energy and truly a great person. Oklahoma State is getting a great coach. He really helped us in the process of developing our fundamentals and taking our game to another level. I'm genuinely excited for him and appreciate all he did for us during his time at Florida." In 2001, the field at OU's L. Dale Mitchell Park was named the Beam Clay Baseball Diamond of the Year. That same season, the OU Softball Complex was presented the Field Maintenance Award by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association and TURFACE sports field products. Since 2007, Gajewski has been the owner and operator of three Norman, Okla.-based turf businesses - Champions Athletic Turf (athletic field renovation), Sooner Curb and Border (decorative concrete) and Ameriturf MidSouth (synthetic turf). "I owe so much to everyone associated with Florida softball, especially athletic director Jeremy Foley and head coach Tim Walton," Gajewski said. "They helped make today happen for me. We have loved our three years in Gainesville and we made so many friends along the way. But we are excited about the new challenges ahead. "I am looking forward to meeting the team, our incoming student-athletes and all of our softball alumni." A native of Los Alamitos, Calif., Gajewski married the former Kristen Clifford of Oklahoma City in January 2002. The couple has a son, Preston, and daughter, Logan. Kenny Gajewski File 2012-15: University of Florida, Assistant Coach 2011-12: University of Tennessee, Director of Baseball Operations 2007-11: Private Business Owner - three turf-based organizations 1997-07: University of Oklahoma, Turf & Maintenance Director 1995-96: Kansas State University, Volunteer Assistant Coach 1994-95: University of Oklahoma, Graduate Assistant Coach Kenny Gajewski Head Coach Twitter: @gaj40 Kenny Gajewski was named the seventh head softball coach in program history on June 13, 2015.  Gajewski (pronounced `GUY'-ehh-ski') served the previous three seasons as an assistant coach at Florida, which won its second-consecutive Women's College World Series in 2015.  "I'm excited for our young women who will get to play for Kenny and his staff and I'm excited about the future of our program," Holder said. "Kenny has been part of the last two national championship teams at Florida and that is certainly impressive. But we hired Kenny because of who he is as an individual. We had a very deliberate and thorough process and talked to a lot of smart people. Kenny's name continued to surface in just about every circle. I think the Oklahoma State family is going to love him." The Gators advanced to the WCWS in each of Gajewski's three seasons with the team, thanks in large part to his influence on defense. After guiding the squad to the top two fielding percentages in school history in 2013 and 2014, he again improved the defense in 2015, as the Gators committed only 33 errors and posted a .981 conversion mark in the field. In 2015, Florida posted top-25 NCAA marks in earned run average (1.63), scoring (6.55 runs per game) and on-base percentage (.438), in addition to leading the nation in the fielding percentage category. The Gators' 60-7 record led the country in win-loss percentage and marked the second-highest win total in school history. "I really can't wait to get started," Gajewski said. "We are all aware of the history and tradition of Oklahoma State softball and that certainly played a part in my initial interest. After visiting campus and spending time with the people at Oklahoma State, I realized it was a better situation than I had even imagined. It's a part of the country that is obviously very important to my family. It's a destination job for us." Prior to joining the Gators, Gajewski spent the 2011-12 season as the director of baseball operations at Tennessee. With the Volunteers, he was in charge of managing UT's camps, overseeing student managers and handling the day-to-day operations of the baseball program. Gajewski's roots trace back to the University of Oklahoma, where he played for the Sooner baseball squad in 1994 and earned his first coaching stint as a graduate assistant the following season. Gajewski then served as a volunteer assistant at Kansas State in 1996 before returning to Norman, where he would begin a 10-year stretch as the Sooners' turf and maintenance director. "Really excited for Kenny and his whole family," Florida head coach Tim Walton said. "This is a great opportunity for him to make softball his life. He is full of passion, energy and truly a great person. Oklahoma State is getting a great coach. He really helped us in the process of developing our fundamentals and taking our game to another level. I'm genuinely excited for him and appreciate all he did for us during his time at Florida." In 2001, the field at OU's L. Dale Mitchell Park was named the Beam Clay Baseball Diamond of the Year. That same season, the OU Softball Complex was presented the Field Maintenance Award by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association and TURFACE sports field products. Since 2007, Gajewski has been the owner and operator of three Norman, Okla.-based turf businesses - Champions Athletic Turf (athletic field renovation), Sooner Curb and Border (decorative concrete) and Ameriturf MidSouth (synthetic turf). "I owe so much to everyone associated with Florida softball, especially athletic director Jeremy Foley and head coach Tim Walton," Gajewski said. "They helped make today happen for me. We have loved our three years in Gainesville and we made so many friends along the way. But we are excited about the new challenges ahead. "I am looking forward to meeting the team, our incoming student-athletes and all of our softball alumni." A native of Los Alamitos, Calif., Gajewski married the former Kristen Clifford of Oklahoma City in January 2002. The couple has a son, Preston, and daughter, Logan. Kenny Gajewski File 2012-15: University of Florida, Assistant Coach 2011-12: University of Tennessee, Director of Baseball Operations 2007-11: Private Business Owner - three turf-based organizations 1997-07: University of Oklahoma, Turf & Maintenance Director 1995-96: Kansas State University, Volunteer Assistant Coach 1994-95: University of Oklahoma, Graduate Assistant Coach

Viramontez is in his first season as a volunteer assistant coach with the Cowgirl softball team. The Wichita, Kan., native joins the OSU staff after spending the 2015 season as the head coach at Newman University, where he led the Lady Jets to their first Heartland Conference Tournament berth since 2011.  During his one season at the helm of the NU program, Viramontez helped the Lady Jets to the winningest season in school history with 16 wins, including a win over No. 20 Emporia State, the first-ever victory over its in-state rival. Viramontez also led Newman to three series victories in conference play, marking a first for the program. Working primarily with the outfielders, Viramontez coached two All-Heartland Conference selections and one Daktronics South Central Region selection. Viramontez also served as an assistant softball coach at Newman before making the move to the head coaching position. Prior to NU, Viramontez served one season as an assistant coach for Southern Arkansas University. Viramontez helped SAU to a fifth place finish in the Great American Conference, and four Lady Muleriders were selected All-GAC.   Viramontez has five years of coaching experience in baseball at the high school level. He helped Bishop Carroll High School to the 2012 Kansas 5A state championship and a 23-5 record.   Viramontez started his coaching career as an assistant coach at Andale High School in 2008, where he was part of the Indians runner-up finish. After three seasons as an assistant, Viramontez served as Andale head coach in 2011 and totaled a .850 winning percentage.   Viramontez played one season of baseball at Dodge City Community College before transferring to Newman. Viramontez graduated from Fort Hays State with a bachelors degree in general studies with an emphasis in human health promotion.   A native of Wichita, Kan., Viramontez attended Maize High School, where he was a three-year player in baseball. Mike Viramontez Volunteer Assistant Coach Twitter: Mike Viramontez is in his first season as a volunteer assistant coach with the Cowgirl softball team. The Wichita, Kan., native joins the OSU staff after spending the 2015 season as the head coach at Newman University, where he led the Lady Jets to their first Heartland Conference Tournament berth since 2011.  During his one season at the helm of the NU program, Viramontez helped the Lady Jets to the winningest season in school history with 16 wins, including a win over No. 20 Emporia State, the first-ever victory over its in-state rival. Viramontez also led Newman to three series victories in conference play, marking a first for the program. Working primarily with the outfielders, Viramontez coached two All-Heartland Conference selections and one Daktronics South Central Region selection. Viramontez also served as an assistant softball coach at Newman before making the move to the head coaching position. Prior to NU, Viramontez served one season as an assistant coach for Southern Arkansas University. Viramontez helped SAU to a fifth place finish in the Great American Conference, and four Lady Muleriders were selected All-GAC.   Viramontez has five years of coaching experience in baseball at the high school level. He helped Bishop Carroll High School to the 2012 Kansas 5A state championship and a 23-5 record.   Viramontez started his coaching career as an assistant coach at Andale High School in 2008, where he was part of the Indians runner-up finish. After three seasons as an assistant, Viramontez served as Andale head coach in 2011 and totaled a .850 winning percentage.   Viramontez played one season of baseball at Dodge City Community College before transferring to Newman. Viramontez graduated from Fort Hays State with a bachelors degree in general studies with an emphasis in human health promotion.   A native of Wichita, Kan., Viramontez attended Maize High School, where he was a three-year player in baseball.