The Umpqua Community College Softball program will open play for the first time in school history during the 2024-25 academic year, joining the Northwest Athletic Conference in the highly competitive South Division. 

Jami Strinz has been appointed as the first head coach in program history. She brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for athletics to the softball program at UCC. 

Strinz, a native of Pleasant Hill, OR is no stranger to college athletics, having made significant contributions to various athletic programs in her career, including stops at Creighton University, Western Oregon University, Portland State University, George Fox University, Knox College, Beloit College and Texarkana College, as well as NWAC rival, Chemeketa Community College. Her experience extends beyond coaching, encompassing NCAA Compliance, facilities and event management, academic advising, as well as coaching duties in the sports of both softball and volleyball. Strinz also served as the Head Volleyball Coach at Umpqua Community College during the 2024 season. Jami also currently serves as the Assistant Director of Events & Athletic Operations at UCC. 

Strinz's own softball journey began at Pleasant Hill High School, where her exceptional skills earned her a scholarship at NCAA Division I Bradley University in Peoria, IL. After her college career concluded, she, along with her sister, Sami, were selected to Ireland's National Team, where Jami served as a Pitcher and team captain for two years. Strinz also competed professionally in the Italian Professional League for the Caggiati in Langhirano, Italy for one season before trasitioning into a full-time coaching career. 

Currently residing in Roseburg, OR, Jami shares her life with her partner Steve Williams and their daughter, Sari.