Completed Event: Softball versus No. 2 Seed Oklahoma State on May 7, 2026 , Loss , 0, to, 7
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The University of Utah Athletics
Taylor McQuillin Joins Utah Softball Coaching Staff
6/17/2026 9:45 AM | Softball
Former Arizona All-American, current AUSL star to serve as Utah’s pitching coach
SALT LAKE CITY – Taylor McQuillin has been hired as newest assistant coach on the Utah Softball coaching staff, head coach Amy Hogue announced on Wednesday. McQuillin will serve as Utah's pitching coach.
"We're excited to welcome Taylor McQuillin to our staff," said Hogue. "Taylor is an accomplished pitcher, an elite competitor and someone who has earned her success through dedication, preparation, and perseverance. Her knowledge of the game, combined with her ability to connect with athletes and challenge them to grow, will have a tremendous impact on our pitching staff and our program."
A native of Mission Viejo, Calif., McQuillin was an All-American hurler during her collegiate career at the University of Arizona and has an extensive professional softball resume that includes time with National Pro Fastpitch, the Japan Diamond League and the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, where she currently competes for the Chicago Bandits. McQuillin has also been a member of the softball staff at Southern Utah since 2024 and was promoted to associate head coach in 2025.
In the international circuit, McQuillin has spent time with the Mexican Women's National Softball Team and helped the squad qualify for and also competed at the 2020 Olympics.
"Utah is a special place and I am incredibly excited to be a part of it," said McQuillin. "From my first conversations with the coaching staff, it was clear this is a group committed to excellence, growth, and building meaningful relationships. The passion of the coaching staff and the vision for the future both make this an incredible opportunity. I look forward to helping these talented athletes continue to develop and compete at the highest level while contributing to something great."
During her time with the Wildcats, she piled up 80 victories and earned four straight all-conference selections, becoming the first Arizona pitcher to accomplish that feat in more than a decade. During her senior season in 2019, she racked up 24 wins, pitched to a 1.52 ERA, was named an NFCA First-Team All-American and helped lead her squad to the Women's College World Series. She left Arizona owning spots in the program's top 10 in wins, strikeouts and innings pitched.
"Having had the privilege of coaching Taylor, I have seen firsthand the passion, discipline, and leadership qualities that have fueled her success," said Taryne Mowatt-McKinney, who was McQuillin's pitching coach at Arizona and is currently a member of the Bandits staff. "She's always been a great player that knows the game and her ability to teach it has made her an outstanding coach. This is a well-deserved opportunity and I couldn't be happier for her."
McQuillin's coaching career also began at Arizona, where she served as a graduate assistant. There, in 2021, she played a significant role in developing the team's pitchers and helping the Wildcats achieve a 41-15 record and once again reach the WCWS.
At Southern Utah, McQuillin helped guide the 2025 team to a third-place regular-season finish in the WAC and a second straight WAC tournament appearance. The Thunderbirds finished with a 13-11 conference record and had two players earn all-conference honors. The 2025 team also surged academically, with three players earning CSC Academic All-District honors.
McQuillin's time with Athletes Unlimited includes a 2024 campaign in which she ranked fourth in the league's point total and she was selected in the second round of the inaugural draft in 2025. During the 2025 campaign, she logged four saves, tied for the league lead.
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"We're excited to welcome Taylor McQuillin to our staff," said Hogue. "Taylor is an accomplished pitcher, an elite competitor and someone who has earned her success through dedication, preparation, and perseverance. Her knowledge of the game, combined with her ability to connect with athletes and challenge them to grow, will have a tremendous impact on our pitching staff and our program."
A native of Mission Viejo, Calif., McQuillin was an All-American hurler during her collegiate career at the University of Arizona and has an extensive professional softball resume that includes time with National Pro Fastpitch, the Japan Diamond League and the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, where she currently competes for the Chicago Bandits. McQuillin has also been a member of the softball staff at Southern Utah since 2024 and was promoted to associate head coach in 2025.
In the international circuit, McQuillin has spent time with the Mexican Women's National Softball Team and helped the squad qualify for and also competed at the 2020 Olympics.
"Utah is a special place and I am incredibly excited to be a part of it," said McQuillin. "From my first conversations with the coaching staff, it was clear this is a group committed to excellence, growth, and building meaningful relationships. The passion of the coaching staff and the vision for the future both make this an incredible opportunity. I look forward to helping these talented athletes continue to develop and compete at the highest level while contributing to something great."
During her time with the Wildcats, she piled up 80 victories and earned four straight all-conference selections, becoming the first Arizona pitcher to accomplish that feat in more than a decade. During her senior season in 2019, she racked up 24 wins, pitched to a 1.52 ERA, was named an NFCA First-Team All-American and helped lead her squad to the Women's College World Series. She left Arizona owning spots in the program's top 10 in wins, strikeouts and innings pitched.
"Having had the privilege of coaching Taylor, I have seen firsthand the passion, discipline, and leadership qualities that have fueled her success," said Taryne Mowatt-McKinney, who was McQuillin's pitching coach at Arizona and is currently a member of the Bandits staff. "She's always been a great player that knows the game and her ability to teach it has made her an outstanding coach. This is a well-deserved opportunity and I couldn't be happier for her."
McQuillin's coaching career also began at Arizona, where she served as a graduate assistant. There, in 2021, she played a significant role in developing the team's pitchers and helping the Wildcats achieve a 41-15 record and once again reach the WCWS.
At Southern Utah, McQuillin helped guide the 2025 team to a third-place regular-season finish in the WAC and a second straight WAC tournament appearance. The Thunderbirds finished with a 13-11 conference record and had two players earn all-conference honors. The 2025 team also surged academically, with three players earning CSC Academic All-District honors.
McQuillin's time with Athletes Unlimited includes a 2024 campaign in which she ranked fourth in the league's point total and she was selected in the second round of the inaugural draft in 2025. During the 2025 campaign, she logged four saves, tied for the league lead.
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Fans can follow along on social media (Twitter |Instagram: @utahsoftball | Facebook: Facebook.com/Utessoftball).
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