Nebraska softball pitching coach Lori Sippel retires after 37 seasons
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Nebraska softball associate head coach Lori Sippel announced her retirement on June 2, 2026, concluding a 37-season career with the program. Sippel, who played for Nebraska from 1985 to 1988, leaves behind a legacy of 1,449 wins, 18 conference titles, and 26 NCAA tournament appearances. She coached all All-American pitchers in program history and received numerous individual accolades, including the 2002 National Assistant Coach of the Year. Sippel also represented Team Canada in the 1996 Olympics and later coached the team in 2008. Her departure leaves a significant gap in the softball program as the Huskers look to continue their recent success.
- •Lori Sippel served 37 seasons with Nebraska softball.
- •She recorded 1,449 wins and 18 conference titles.
- •Sippel coached every All-American pitcher at Nebraska.
- •She was part of Team Canada in the 1996 Olympics.
- •Sippel was the first Husker to have her jersey retired.
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — Social media reacts to Nebraska softball's pitching coach retiring
- 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — Nebraska softball pitching coach Lori Sippel announces retirement
"Social media had nothing but praise Nebraska softball coach Lori Sippel after the pitching coach announced her retirement on Tuesday.
"Nebraska softball associate head coach Lori Sippel announced her retirement on Tuesday after 37 seasons with the program.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 10:16 AMSocial media reacts to Nebraska softball's pitching coach retiring
Social media had nothing but praise Nebraska softball coach Lori Sippel after the pitching coach announced her retirement on Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 9:07 AMNebraska softball pitching coach Lori Sippel announces retirement
Nebraska softball associate head coach Lori Sippel announced her retirement on Tuesday after 37 seasons with the program.
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