Softball
Buchholz, Amanda
Amanda Buchholz
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
- Alma Mater:
- Nebraska, '04
- Email:
- abuchholz@athletics.pitt.edu
- Season at Pitt:
- Second
- Phone:
- 412-383-7352
Amanda Buchholz was named the assistant coach of the University of Pittsburgh softball program in August of 2017.
Honors and Awards (As a player at Nebraska)
- First Team All-Big 12
- Most Outstanding Player of the Iowa City Regional
- Two-time First Team All-Academic Big 12
University of Pittsburgh | Assistant Coach
2018
- Named assistant coach of the University of Pittsburgh softball program August 15, 2017.
- Aided in coaching the program to its first ACC Coastal Division Championship.
- Worked primarily with Pitt’s defense, which led the ACC in double plays (34), ranked second highest in fielding percentage in the conference (.970) and third in assists (509). The Panthers also finished third in the NCAA in double plays per game (.65) and fourth in the NCAA in double plays turned.
- Guided shortstop Olivia Gray to All-ACC First Team honors.
- Coached third baseman McKayla Taylor to ACC All-Tournament Team honors.
- Guided junior Olivia Gray to the third best single-season assist total in program history (173).
- Helped senior McKayla Taylor to finish her career with the most assists in program history (597).
Ohio State University | Assistant Coach | 2013-17
- Helped Ohio State to five 30-win seasons.
- Coached Ohio State defense to a .969 fielding percentage in the 2017 season.
- Helped Anna Kirk earn Big Ten All-Defensive team honors.
- Coached the Buckeyes defense to a .974 fielding percentage in 2016, the second best in the Big Ten.
Miami University (Ohio)| Assistant Coach | 2010-12
- Led Miami to 30 or more wins each season she coached.
- Miami reached program-record 41 wins in 2012.
- Led Miami to MAC championship and an NCAA tournament berth in 2012.
- Helped Miami earn program-best .975 fielding percentage in 2010.
National Pro FastPitch | Texas Thunder | 2004
- Played shortstop for the Texas Thunder in 2004.
Playing Career | University of Nebraska | 2000-2003
- Starting shortstop for the Huskers from 2000-03 (235 career starts).
- Helped Nebraska achieve a 192-67 record in her four years.
- Earned First-Team All-Big 12 honors in 2000.
- Team won Big 12 title in 200.
- Two-time first-team All-Academic Big 12 honoree.
Education
- Graduated from the University of Nebraska in May of 2004 with a Bachelor of Science and Education degree.
Personal
- A native of Ogallala, Neb., Buchholz currently resides in Pittsburgh.
Highlights | Pitt vs. Virginia Tech
Friday, April 18
Highlights | Pitt at Penn State
Tuesday, April 15
Highlights | Pitt vs. Duke
Saturday, April 12
Cami Compson Home Run Highlight
Tuesday, May 21
