Thanatharn Selected as New UH Softball Head Coach

Wahine name LBSU associate as their new softball coach | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Panita Thanatharn, an associate head coach at Long Beach State, was named the fourth head coach of the University of Hawaii softball program, acting athletics director Lois Manin announced on Wednesday.

UH names Panita Thanatharn as Rainbow Wahine softball coach

UH names Panita Thanatharn as Rainbow Wahine softball coach

Thanatharn selected as new UH softball head coach

The University of Hawai‘i has ushered in a new era in Rainbow Wahine softball, naming Panita Thanatharn as its next head coach, the school announced Wednesday, four weeks after the conclusion of the 2025 season. Thanatharn, a Long Beach State alumna, spent the past 14 seasons on staff with the 49ers, including the last nine as associate head coach. During her tenure, she helped lead LBSU to four Big West Conference championships and multiple NCA…

Long Beach State's Panita Thanatharn named new Hawaii softball head coach

It is a decided shift for the program as it brings in a veteran assistant from a chief conference rival over the in-house choice pushed by Bob Coolen.

Inland college sports: CBU selects Cal assistant Brandon Telesco to run softball program

One month after the resignation of former coach Mike Smith and three weeks since the end of the season, the California Baptist University softball program has a new head coach. Brandon Telesco has been hired to replace Smith, who left the program in late April. Telesco, 29, will take over later this summer. “I am honored to lead this growing program,” Telesco said. “I believe this program can achieve greatness.” Previously the associate head coa…

Panita Thanatharn Named Softball Head Coach - University of Hawai'i at Manoa Athletics

HONOLULU – Panita Thanatharn has been selected as the fourth head coach of the University of Hawai'i softball program, acting athletics director Lois Manin announced.