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Shannon Pivovar named new head coach of USD Coyote softball

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:51 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Summary

Shannon Pivovar has been appointed as the 11th head coach of the University of South Dakota softball team. The announcement was made on June 2, following the departure of Robert Wagner, who led the Coyotes to their first NCAA tournament appearance. Pivovar previously served as an assistant coach under Wagner for three years and has a coaching history that includes a five-year stint as head coach at Division II USF. She expressed her excitement for the new role and her commitment to developing student-athletes. The Coyotes will be looking to build on their recent success as they transition into the next season.

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  • •Pivovar replaces Robert Wagner, who stepped down after the NCAA tournament.
  • •She was previously an assistant coach with the Coyotes for three years.
  • •Prior head coaching experience includes a five-year tenure at USF.
  • •Pivovar expressed excitement about leading Coyote softball in her new role.
  • •She has a strong background as a collegiate athlete and coach.
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  • 11:51 PMYahoo Sports — Shannon Pivovar named USD Coyote softball coach
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Jun. 2—VERMILLION — 'Coach Piv' is taking over Coyote softball. The University of South Dakota announced Tuesday that Shannon Pivovar will be the program's 11th head coach, replacing Robert Wagner, who led the Coyotes to their first-ever NCAA tournament berth in May but parted ways with the school soon after. Pivovar was an assistant under Wagner for the last three years, and prior to that ...

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