John
Bargfeldt

Career Highlights

• 2026 USA Down Under Series (Asst. Coach)
• 2025 World Games (Staff Member) — Gold Medal finish
• In May of 2025, Bargfeldt was selected to the U.S. Women’s National Team Coaching Pool.
• 1993 U.S. Sports Festival Gold Medalist (MNT)
• 1991 Pan Am Games Silver Medalist (MNT)
• 5x ASA Men’s Fast Pitch All-American
• Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 31st round of the 1977 MLB Amateur Draft following a three-year collegiate baseball career at Anderson University (1975-77).

coaching Highlights

• Current assistant coach at Arizona State

Bargfeldt, a former assistant coach at Oklahoma State University (2019-2023) and former head coach at the University of Tulsa (2005-2019), brings a wealth of experience to the team. In 2022, he successfully guided the Cowgirls’ pitching staff, helping them reach the NCAA Women’s College World Series for the third consecutive year. During his time at Tulsa, he won eight conference titles and set records for the most wins and the highest winning percentage. Furthermore, he maintained a winning record each season, making him the only coach with at least four winning seasons in Golden Hurricanes history.