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About Us
Welcome to Coach Stelma Softball Camps! We invite girls of all ages;from elementary school players just falling in love with the game to high school athletes preparing for the next level,to join us for high-quality one-day camps at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)a member of the America East conference. Whether your goal is to improve your skills, gain confidence, or explore college softball, our camps offer a fun, positive, and competitive environment designed for real growth.
Head Coach Chris Stelma brings a proven track record of developing players and building successful programs. Before arriving at UMBC, Coach Stelma served as head coach at Oakland University in Michigan, where he guided the Golden Grizzlies to a strong improvement and earned wins against top competition. Prior to that, he spent eight seasons as head coach at Saint Peter’s University, turning around a struggling program.
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Our Coach
Chris Stelma
Head Coach
Chris Stelma is the Head Softball Coach at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). A passionate leader and skilled developer of talent, Coach Stelmabrings energy, proven results, and a player-first approach to the Retrievers program.
Known for his ability to rebuild and elevate teams, he is widely regarded as one of the bright young coaches in Division I softball
Before arriving at UMBC, Coach Stelma served as Head Coach at Oakland University in Michigan.
In just two seasons, he led the Golden Grizzlies to significant improvement, including a 25-24 overall record and a competitiveHorizon League performance. He earned a notable victory over Big Ten opponent Michigan State and coached multiple All-Conference players, including NFCA All-Region honoree Maggie Murphy.
Our Facilities
The University of Maryland completed a $3.0 million softball complex in Spring 2002. The facility is the latest improvement to a Maryland athletics program that already ranks among the top 10 institutions in the nation for female athletes, according to the 2001 fall issue of Sports Illustrated For Women.
Located adjacent to Maryland’s state-of-the-art Xfinity Center on the north side of campus, student-athletes will have access to locker room and weight-training facilities, an indoor practice gymnasium, athletic department offices and the academic support and career development unit.
The stadium’s many amenities include two bullpen areas, four batting cages, underground dugouts with restrooms and a natural Bermuda grass outfield.
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Testimonials
My daughter thoroughly enjoyed the Tiny Terps camp! Courtney was amazing with the pitchers, Taylor was the best cheerleader and all of the players and coaches were wonderful with the girls. She can't wait to return this summer and of course come to the games to cheer on the team.
Kelly R.
WOW!!! I LOVED being on campus at Maryland!! I really could see myself as a Terp.
I learned so much at camp, especially with those tiny gloves and tennis balls. That was
a challenge, but I will be working hard to get better at that.
I loved the coaching staff and players (especially Noodle, she was very cool.)
Thank you for everything and I hope to see you soon.
Go Terps!
Ava A.
Barbara Jo really enjoyed the camp. We also enjoyed the visit to the campus, and I enjoy watching college level coaching so I can bring some fresh drills back to my travel teams.
Jim C.
Great camp. My daughter enjoyed the opportunity to work with the team and the pitching coach
Jenny S.