Coach Quezada is in her first season as an assistant coach with the Ottawa University softball program.
Quezada joins Ottawa after spending the past five years as an assistant softball coach at Bethany College, where she played an integral role in player development, recruiting, practice planning, and the day-to-day operations of the Swedes’ program. She brings extensive experience in pitching development and has built a reputation for developing student-athletes both on and off the field.
During her time on the Bethany coaching staff, Quezada designed and implemented preseason and in-season pitching development programs, led bullpen sessions, coordinated practice schedules around academic commitments, evaluated and recruited prospective student-athletes, organized campus visits, and assisted with game-day operations and team travel.
Quezada had a stellar playing career at Bethany, helping lead the Swedes to the 2021 NAIA Softball World Series and a fourth-place national finish. In the circle, she recorded 155 strikeouts, threw 28 complete games, and pitched 243.2 innings during the 2021 season.
Her performance earned her First Team All-KCAC and NAIA Region III Second Team honors in 2021. She was also named the Hohokam Invitational Most Outstanding Athlete and earned ACCAC All-Region Third Team honors in 2018.
Quezada has also worked as a private softball instructor since 2019, providing individualized instruction to athletes of varying skill levels. Her training focuses on pitching mechanics, hitting fundamentals, performance development, and building long-term improvement plans.
In addition to her coaching responsibilities, Quezada has served in several leadership roles at Bethany College, including Resident Director, Residence Life Coordinator, Student Resolution Process Facilitator, and Sports Information Assistant. Those experiences strengthened her leadership, communication, and organizational skills while enhancing her ability to mentor and support student-athletes.
Quezada earned a Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance from Logan University in 2024 after receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science from Bethany College in 2021. She also earned an Associate of Arts degree from Mesa Community College in 2019.
Quezada’s coaching philosophy centers on helping student-athletes become the best versions of themselves on and off the field. She emphasizes high standards, accountability, consistent growth, and genuine relationships while creating an environment in which players feel supported, challenged, and heard.
