Bethany College

Bio

Olivia Scarbrough enters her first season as the head coach in 2023-24

• Led the Bison to a 25-14 record in 2024 and one of the best starts in program history, starting 12-0
• The Bison shattered the single-season stolen base record with 92 stolen bases 

• Came to Bethany after spending one season as an assistant coach with PAC rival Grove City College
• With the Wolverines, Scarbrough helped guide the team to a program best 21 wins 
• Scarbrough's coaching career began at Division III Houghton University, where she was the assistant coach for two years
• Scarbrough was honored as a member of the Empire 8 2022 Coaching Staff of the Year while leading Houghton to program records for most wins in a season, runs scored, and highest team batting average amongst other statistical improvements
• During her tenure, Houghton ranked in the top three in the Empire 8 in fielding percentage. She coached eight All-Conference selections with all four infielders garnering a spot on the All-Conference team in 2022
• Two of the infielders also received National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) All-American status

• The Sellersburg, Ind., native was a four-year letter winner for the Grace College softball team and a two-year captain and member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) from 2018-2020
• Throughout her career, Scarbrough made 139 appearances with 122 starts at middle infield

• Scarbrough holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Houghton University and a Bachelor of Science degree in sports management from Grace College