Donna J. Papa

Donna Jean Papa (born March 16, 1956) is an American softball coach. With a record of 1,368–805–4, she ranks 7th in wins in the history of college softball. She was the head coach at the University of North Carolina from 1986-2023. She was inducted into the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Coaching career North Carolina On May 25, 2023, after 38 years at the helm, Donna Papa retired as head coach of the North Carolina softball team.

Head coaching record