The University of Mississippi Athletics
Softball
Karl Gollan
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
- Email:
- krgollan@olemiss.edu
- Phone:
- 662-915-7186
Karl Gollan joins the Ole Miss staff for his first season under head coach Jamie Trachsel. The former New Zealand Black Sox pitcher and Augustana head coach comes to Oxford with over 30 years of softball playing experience, including 25 years at the international and world championship level. A former member of New Zealand's national team from 2004-2017, he helped his country remain at the top spot in the WBSC/ISF and ISC rankings. As a coach, Gollan assisted the NZ Black Sox and still serves as an advisor for the national team. He also has experience working with athletes, many who have gone on to play college softball at the D1 level as well as numerous National and World Champions in the men's game.
In 2023, Gollan served as the head coach for the Augustana softball program. He helped turn around the program that was picked to finish last in the conference and guided them to a third place finish. Winning over 20 games, the three Vikings earned all-conference honors, including Nadia Ranieri, who was named CCIW Pitcher of the Year. Under Gollan, the pitching staff flourished, tying the conference single season strikeout record with 264 punchouts.
Gollan also has spent the past seven years as an advisor and consultant for the New Zealand National Team Program. His duties included player evaluations and scouting for the No. 1 ranked men's fastpitch team in the world.
A member of the New Zealand Men's National Team from 2004 to 2017, Gollan collected numerous accolades. With the Black Sox, he was a part of two WBSC/ISF World Championship teams. Gollan also earned the title of World Champion with the County Materials and NY Gremlins twice. In his nearly 15 years representing his country on the diamond, Gollan received four First Team All-World selections and a World Championship MVP award as he helped lead his teams to multiple No. 1 World rankings from the ISF/WBSC and ISC.
While playing professionally, Gollan coached numerous junior club teams, including Auckland United and Miramar Softball Club from 2009-13. He worked to help develop athletes as well as manage the in-game lineups and strategy.
Gollan also opened the K2 School of Fastpitch in 2006. As the owner and lead instructor for over 100 clients, he was responsible for creating all training programs and helping a majority of his athletes get recruited to play college softball at every level, ranging from JUCO to Division I.
Prior to opening his own business, Gollan worked as the co-lead pitching and lead hitting instructor with DG Softball Academy from 2003-05. One of only two training facilities approved for the USA National and Olympic teams at the time, he designed and implemented hitting and pitching programs for all students. Gollan also helped lead camps and coaching seminars.
In 2023, Gollan served as the head coach for the Augustana softball program. He helped turn around the program that was picked to finish last in the conference and guided them to a third place finish. Winning over 20 games, the three Vikings earned all-conference honors, including Nadia Ranieri, who was named CCIW Pitcher of the Year. Under Gollan, the pitching staff flourished, tying the conference single season strikeout record with 264 punchouts.
Gollan also has spent the past seven years as an advisor and consultant for the New Zealand National Team Program. His duties included player evaluations and scouting for the No. 1 ranked men's fastpitch team in the world.
A member of the New Zealand Men's National Team from 2004 to 2017, Gollan collected numerous accolades. With the Black Sox, he was a part of two WBSC/ISF World Championship teams. Gollan also earned the title of World Champion with the County Materials and NY Gremlins twice. In his nearly 15 years representing his country on the diamond, Gollan received four First Team All-World selections and a World Championship MVP award as he helped lead his teams to multiple No. 1 World rankings from the ISF/WBSC and ISC.
While playing professionally, Gollan coached numerous junior club teams, including Auckland United and Miramar Softball Club from 2009-13. He worked to help develop athletes as well as manage the in-game lineups and strategy.
Gollan also opened the K2 School of Fastpitch in 2006. As the owner and lead instructor for over 100 clients, he was responsible for creating all training programs and helping a majority of his athletes get recruited to play college softball at every level, ranging from JUCO to Division I.
Prior to opening his own business, Gollan worked as the co-lead pitching and lead hitting instructor with DG Softball Academy from 2003-05. One of only two training facilities approved for the USA National and Olympic teams at the time, he designed and implemented hitting and pitching programs for all students. Gollan also helped lead camps and coaching seminars.
Trinidad Chambliss Touchdown at Georgia
Saturday, October 18
The Old Youngin's - Mackenzie Pickens and Persy Llamas (SB)
Friday, October 10
Why Not Us? - Lexie Brady and Aliyah Binford (Softball)
Wednesday, June 04
PRESSER | Ole Miss Softball - vs. Oregon Postgame (05-30-25)
Saturday, May 31
