Coach Weaver earns 500+ wins

Amid the start of another successful softball season, Messiah head coach Amy Weaver ’91 reached her 500th career win against Alfred State University March 7. She became the 29th coach in NCAA Division III history to reach the milestone.

Among the 28 coaches ahead of Weaver in the NCAA record book, just five others coached for less than 20 seasons. This was Weaver’s 19th season—all with the Falcons.

“It means a lot to me that all of the wins have come at Messiah,” said Weaver, a former Messiah softball player herself. “I love this school, love our players and love that I get to coach here. I love coaching this game, and it means a lot to me that our program is consistent and recognized on the national level.”

Messiah has certainly had national success under Weaver’s command. This season, the Falcons won the MAC Commonwealth Championship and advanced into the NCAA Tournament for the 10th time in program history. At press time of this story, Weaver and the Falcons were celebrating a berth into the NCAA Division III World Series for the fifth time in team history.

For Weaver, her win total—541-257-1 entering the World Series—is a product of a greater goal.

I had an awesome experience when I was a player, so now I try to do my best to give back to the college and the program and to glorify God through what we do on the field.

— Steve King ’06, associate athletics director