Katelyn Barton was named head softball coach at WPI in October 2026 after spending the previous two seasons as head coach at Clark University. During her tenure, she led the Cougars to their most wins in a season since 2013, while the team recorded a .954 fielding percentage and 170 strikeouts, both program highs since 2010.
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Prior to Clark, Barton spent two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at Smith College, helping the Pioneers reach their first postseason since 2014. During her time at Smith, the program produced a NEWMAC Player of the Year, five All-Conference selections and two National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-Region honorees.
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Barton was a four-year student-athlete at Wheaton College, where she started at shortstop and served as team captain. She earned NEWMAC All-Conference honors before graduating in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She earned a master’s degree in exercise science and sport studies from Smith in 2024.
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