Coach Fitzgerald, in his 1st year at SRJC, brings vast coaching experience with him. He has coached softball at the high school level for 18 years where the teams he coached amassed over 350 wins, 17 postseason appearances, 4 section runner-up teams, 4 section champions, 3 #1 rankings in State of California, and a 46 game winning streak. He also played fast pitch softball at a very high level for 8 years. He has coached summer traveling teams in all age groups from 10 & under to 18 & under and his twin daughters are both currently playing Division I softball. In addition, he coached varsity basketball for 12 years and his teams posted a 245-110 record, 4 League Championships, 12 consecutive post season appearances in the North Coast Section Championships, 3 NorCal Championship appearances, 1 NorCal Championship and 1 State Championship appearance. He attended SRJC 1976-78 and played basketball earning All Conference and All State honors. He then attended University of Hawaii, Hilo 1978-80 on a full scholarship where he received All District honors and is a member of the University of Hawaii, Hall of Fame. He also attended Sonoma State University where he received a B.A. in Business Management and is currently working on his Masters in Sport Science.
Mark Spaulding (pictured), Galen George
Santa Rosa Junior College Women’s Softball competes in the Big 8 Conference, which is the highest rated conference in California. The softball program is commited to academic success in the classroom and a competitive spirit on the field. The program is highly respected and many players have gone on to successful softball careers at four-year universities. Last year's team finished 23-23 and 4th in the Big 8 Conference. With a strong group of returning players and a talented recruiting class of freshmen, this 
year's team looks to improve under first year Coach Pat Fitzgerald. “We will play the game with intelligence, intensity and enthusiasm.” The program produced a State Championship in 1982 and Conference Titles in 2002 and 2004. The Bear Cubs look to be on track to compete with the best in the conference. 
