Beth returns for her Sixteenth season as the head coach of the Vanguard University softball program. The program has made four appearances at the NAIA National Tournament with the most recent begin 2007. The Lions are coming off a disappointing 26-32 season in 2011, but a third straight postseason appearance in the GSAC Tournament where they lost in a best of three series with GSAC Champion California Baptist.
Renkoski took over the reigns in 1997 after serving as an assistant since 1991 and will be entering her 22nd year with the Vanguard softball program. Now, after 15 seasons directing the program, she has led the Lions to two Far West Regional Championships, two Golden State Athletic Conference Championships and three national appearances, including fifth place finishes at the NAIA National Tournament in 1998 and 1999. She has twice been named the GSAC's Coach of the Year (1999 and 2007), and begins the 2011 season with an overall record of 478-359-3 at Vanguard.
Renkoski has an extensive softball background as a coach and a player. She was an All-Region and All-American catcher/third baseman for Crowder College (Missouri), and All-Conference and All-Region selection while playing at Nicholls State University (Louisiana). After receiving her Bachelors degree from Nicholls State University in Business in 1987, she played two seasons in the Italian Softball League.
In addition to her coaching experience at Vanguard University, she has helped coach the Athletes in Action club team. She also has helped provide many national and international clinics as a player or coach under the direction of AIA and Competitive Edge International.
"I enjoy the opportunity to coach at Vanguard," says Renkoski. "It is a great place for a student-athlete to participate in a very competitive collegiate athletic program, while obtaining a quality education in a Christian environment. The student-athlete has the opportunity to grow in all aspects of their lives."
At VU, Renkoski is also an Associate Athletic Director in charge of Sports Information. She is single and lives in Santa Ana.
| # | Name | Cl. | Pos. | B/T | Ht. | Hometown | Previous School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS | Shelby Kuryllo* | SO | C/IF | R/R | 5-5 | Corona, CA | Southeast Missouri State University |
| 2 | Lauren Hernandez | FR | OF | R/R | 5-0 | Beaumont, CA | Beaumont High School |
| 5 | Kari Bergerson | JR | OF | L/R | 5-7 | Chatsworth, CA | Chaminade College Prep |
| 6 | Shelby Ross | FR | P/IF | R/R | 5-6 | Hughson, CA | Hughson High School |
| 7 | Kimberly Skoglund | JR | INF | R/R | 5-8 | Lake Forest, CA | El Toro High School |
| 8 | Haley Croce | FR | C/UT | R/R | 5-7 | San Diego, CA | Clairemont High School |
| 9 | Taylor Hallahan | FR | OF | L/R | 5-9 | Santee, CA | West Hills High School |
| 10 | Adriana Venezia | JR | INF/OF | R/R | 5-2 | Palm Desert, CA | Palm Desert High School |
| 11 | Breanne Gomez | FR | C/IF | R/R | 5-7 | Santa Ana, CA | Segerstrom High School |
| 12 | Emilee Reaber | SR | P | R/R | 5-10 | Victorville, CA | Sultana High School |
| 13 | Rachel Stalford | FR | P/IF | R/R | 5-7 | San Diego, CA | Grossmont High School |
| 14 | Stacie Salazar | SR | P | R/R | 5-7 | Paso Robles, CA | Cuesta College |
| 15 | Angela Miller | JR | OF | R/R | 5-7 | Las Vegas, NV | College of Southern Nevada |
| 16 | Elizabeth Archer | SR | INF | R/R | 5-9 | Huntington Beach, CA | Cypress Branch CHS |
| 18 | Gabrielle Jackson | FR | IF/OF | R/R | 5-3 | Huntington Beach, CA | Calvary Chapel High School |
| 19 | Brittany Colenzo | SO | P/UT | R/R | 5-5 | Downey, CA | Downey High School |
| 20 | Brittney Boggs | FR | C/IF | R/R | 5-6 | Lakewood, CA | Mayfair High School |
| 33 | Jennifer Nelson | JR | IF/OF | R/R | 5-3 | San Diego, CA | Mira Mesa High School |
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