Softball
Olivia Grey
- Title:
- Pitching Coach
- Email:
- ogrey@jsu.edu
Olivia Grey enters her second season as pitching coach for Jax State in 2027 after putting together a phenomenal first-year campaign with the Gamecocks' pitching staff in 2026.
“Coach Grey's passion for teaching the game and commitment to building strong, resilient competitors and women align perfectly with Jax State's legacy,” said Jax State Head Coach Julie Boland, “Her ability to enhance mentality, uphold standards, and foster a championship mindset will be a valuable asset to our team as we continue to grow and pursue a winning culture.”
In the 2026 season, Grey helped elevate the Jax State pitching staff to being one of the most elite units in Conference USA. Under Grey's leadership, Jax State had the second-lowest ERA in the conference with a 3.46, along with allowing the third-fewest hits (373) and runs (220) in the league, including the postseason contests as well. Additionally, Grey played a large role in the development of pitcher Makenna Moore who won Conference USA Pitcher of the Year and Freshman of the Year, along with an NFCA All-South Region Third Team selection as well.
Grey spent the prior season as a graduate assistant at Michigan State after one season as a pitcher for the Spartans. As a player, Grey was a two-time Big Ten Pitcher of the Week selection and has the 10th most strikeouts in a single season by a Spartan in program history.
Prior to her time at Michigan State, Grey spent three seasons at Portland State, earning several All-Conference honors. Grey was named First Team All-Big Sky in 2022, a two-time Big Sky All-Tournament Team selection as well as the 2021 Big Sky Championship MVP, a three-time Academic All-Big Sky selection and a three-time Big Sky Pitcher of the Week. Grey was also tabbed Second Team NCFA All-Region in 2022.
Grey also played professional softball in the Women’s Fastpitch League for the Hub City Adelitas. Grey holds her Bachelor’s degree from Portland State and her Master’s degree from Michigan State.
“We are excited about the knowledge, energy, and leadership she will bring to our program,” said Boland.
“Coach Grey's passion for teaching the game and commitment to building strong, resilient competitors and women align perfectly with Jax State's legacy,” said Jax State Head Coach Julie Boland, “Her ability to enhance mentality, uphold standards, and foster a championship mindset will be a valuable asset to our team as we continue to grow and pursue a winning culture.”
In the 2026 season, Grey helped elevate the Jax State pitching staff to being one of the most elite units in Conference USA. Under Grey's leadership, Jax State had the second-lowest ERA in the conference with a 3.46, along with allowing the third-fewest hits (373) and runs (220) in the league, including the postseason contests as well. Additionally, Grey played a large role in the development of pitcher Makenna Moore who won Conference USA Pitcher of the Year and Freshman of the Year, along with an NFCA All-South Region Third Team selection as well.
Grey spent the prior season as a graduate assistant at Michigan State after one season as a pitcher for the Spartans. As a player, Grey was a two-time Big Ten Pitcher of the Week selection and has the 10th most strikeouts in a single season by a Spartan in program history.
Prior to her time at Michigan State, Grey spent three seasons at Portland State, earning several All-Conference honors. Grey was named First Team All-Big Sky in 2022, a two-time Big Sky All-Tournament Team selection as well as the 2021 Big Sky Championship MVP, a three-time Academic All-Big Sky selection and a three-time Big Sky Pitcher of the Week. Grey was also tabbed Second Team NCFA All-Region in 2022.
Grey also played professional softball in the Women’s Fastpitch League for the Hub City Adelitas. Grey holds her Bachelor’s degree from Portland State and her Master’s degree from Michigan State.
“We are excited about the knowledge, energy, and leadership she will bring to our program,” said Boland.
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