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On July 15th 2026, Jazmyne Armendariz was announced as the next assistant coach for the Gardner-Webb softball program
Joining the staff in 2026 as an infield and outfield coach, Armendariz previously worked as a graduate assistant at Valparaiso after a playing career that stretched over six seasons at Ball State.
"Jazmyne has always had an excellent drive and determination to be successful," said Gardner-Webb head coach Matt Burns. "Her experience in assisting many parts of a program will be incredibly valuable to our players and our staff. I know our defense will be prepared because of her work ethic and attention to detail."
Armendariz appeared in 200 games for the Cardinals program between 2019 and 2024, gradually becoming a steady veteran presence across various different positions including catcher, second and third base, and designated player. In her final two seasons with the team, she started and played in all 53 games and 58 games of each campaign respectively.
After her playing career came to a close, Armendariz joined the staff at Valparaiso where she served as a graduate assistant for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Working specifically in strength, agility, hitting, fielding, and catching, she would become instrumental in elevating the Beacons program, helping Valpo to back-to-back 20 win seasons for the first time in nearly a decade.
Prior to arriving at Ball State as a player, Armendariz posted an incredible high school career and graduated as one of the greatest players in the history of El Paso's Chapin High School. As of 2026, she is currently the Huskies all-time leader in doubles and RBIs, and is second in hits and runs scored, and remains top five in walks and home runs.
