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Samantha Mendez (Shaffer)
@Shafferrr
Head Softball Coach at Illinois College (NCAA D3) ~ Without struggle there is no progress ~ πŸ’™πŸ€πŸ₯Ž
Jacksonville, IL
illinoiscollegeathletics.com
Joined January 2012
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    Samantha Mendez (Shaffer)
    @Shafferrr
    Jun 28, 2022
    Now that it is official. I have a little life update! I have accepted a Head Coach position at UTPB down in Odessa, TX. Excited for this opportunity and looking forward to making something special happen there! Thank you to everyone who has supported me through this process!πŸ–€πŸ§‘
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    UTPB Athletics
    @utpbfalcons
    Jun 28, 2022
    Mendez Tabbed to Helm Falcon Softball tinyurl.com/223vkutb
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    Samantha Mendez (Shaffer)
    @Shafferrr
    Jun 12, 2025
    So much to be grateful for! Thank you @Coach_Alameda and @FSU_CoachWilson for letting me be a part of your day! Truly an honor to work beside some of the greats today! Also, happy birthday Coach Alameda! I hope you had an amazing day today!
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    Samantha Mendez (Shaffer)
    @Shafferrr
    Jul 1, 2024
    Officially Official πŸ’™πŸ€ Grateful for this opportunity to lead this softball program! Excited to get things going and take this program to new heights! #Blessed
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    IC Athletics
    @IC_Athletics
    Jul 1, 2024
    Illinois College Names Samantha Mendez Head Softball Coach illinoiscollegeathletics.com/news/2024/7/1/… #GoLadyBlues #ICAthletics @ICladybluesSB
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    Samantha Mendez (Shaffer)
    @Shafferrr
    Jun 15, 2021
    When I get a phone call from a big time juco pitcher saying she wants to be a Brave 😈 #WeJustGotBetter #ThrowsHeat #OUSB πŸ–€πŸ’›
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    Samantha Mendez (Shaffer)
    @Shafferrr
    May 18, 2021
    Georgia bound #RiseUp #WeReady #OUSB #NotDoneYet
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    Samantha Mendez (Shaffer)
    @Shafferrr
    Oct 23, 2021
    Special day today! These ladies got recognized for their accomplishments while also meeting future braves! The culture and tradition we continue to build is truly amazing! Now back to work! #NotDone #RunItBack #R2G πŸ₯ŽπŸ’
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    Samantha Mendez (Shaffer)
    @Shafferrr
    May 7, 2021
    Regular and Tournament Champs! Can’t thank everyone enough for all the amazing support we’ve had along the way! You guys are awesome! #RiseUp #WeReady #NotDoneYet #OUSB
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    Braves Athletics
    @BravesAthletics
    May 7, 2021
    SB: #20 Braves Win the KCAC Tournament Championship - ottawabraves.com/article/softba…
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    Samantha Mendez (Shaffer)
    @Shafferrr
    Sep 30, 2022
    I am blessed to have such an amazing staff. These two put in the work today to get our field looking right! Idk anyone else that would stay till 11:30pm doing field work. They know the grind and they know we are building something special. #FalconsUp #BeTheChange πŸ§‘πŸ–€πŸ€™πŸΌ
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    Samantha Mendez (Shaffer)
    @Shafferrr
    Jun 15, 2023
    Words cannot express how proud I am! @CoachJulianM always says I’m the better Coach Mendez, but we all know for a fact that he is definitely the BEST 🐐. He is the real deal and I’m excited for this journey! No one more deserving of this opportunity! #TheWoods #TalonsUp
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    William Woods Univ.
    @WilliamWoodsU
    Jun 15, 2023
    Julian Mendez has been named Head Football Coach at William Woods University. news.williamwoods.edu/julian-mendez-…
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    Samantha Mendez (Shaffer)
    @Shafferrr
    Jul 17, 2025
    New Year! New Gear! Same Goals πŸ€πŸ’™
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    Samantha Mendez (Shaffer)
    @Shafferrr
    Jun 1, 2021
    I love this team! So stinking proud of everything they have accomplished this year! Honored to be called their coach! #RiseUp
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    Samantha Mendez (Shaffer)
    @Shafferrr
    Jul 29, 2021
    Going to have the best facility in the country along with the best strength staff in the country! Who wants to be part of #BraveNation #ChampionshipMindset
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    Samantha Mendez (Shaffer)
    @Shafferrr
    Mar 13, 2020
    The hardest part of being a coach is not knowing what to say to your athletes...When a situation is out of your control due to unforeseen circumstances and there is nothing you can do about it! My heart hurts! All I can say is I’m sorry & I love you guys! #TogetherWeStand
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    Samantha Mendez (Shaffer)
    @Shafferrr
    Jul 14, 2021
    When I get a phone call from another 2022 saying she wants to be a Brave πŸ’ͺπŸΌπŸ–€πŸ’›#ChampionshipMindset #WeJustGotBetter
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