A name that is very well-known in softball on the high school level in previous years, Coach Dengler brings valuable experience to the softball program at Penn State Harrisburg Coach Dengler earned four varsity letters in both softball and field hockey at Annville-Cleona High School.

After graduating from high school, Dengler was a three-year starter at Northeast Louisiana University. Following an internship her senior year, she transferred to Wilmington College, where she graduated in 2000.

For the past eleven years Coach Dengler has been involved in coaching softball. From 1998-2001 she skippered Lebanon Catholic High School and led the school to its first PIAA State playoff berth. More recently she served as a varsity assistant coach at Middletown High School.

Admitting that softball is a very big part of her life, Coach Dengler is very excited at the opportunity to coach at Penn State Harrisburg. "There is a lot of local talent in the mid-state from which to draw from and anytime there is an opportunity to give athletes to play on the collegiate level is a bonus for the sport of softball. My hope is that the Lady Lion softball team will inspire young girls to continue to play with the goal of someday playing at the collegiate level."

Coaching Philosophy

Fundamentals win championships. The skills that are taught in tee ball and little league are the same skills that, when properly executed, will win a College World Series. The principles of the game do not change, only the level of competition. A simple skill such as laying down a sacrifice bunt can make the difference in winning or losing a ball game.

In addition, I believe in always demonstrating the highest level of sportsmanship on the playing field. I teach my players to win with grace and lose with dignity. Competitive athletes do not like to lose, but it is how that athlete handles the loss that shows her true character.