Kk Esparza - Softball Coach - University of Texas Arlington Athletics

Kk Esparza

Title:
Assistant Coach
Email:
caylynn.esparza@uta.edu

Esparza joined the UTA Softball coaching staff in September 2026. Esparza joins the program following a successful collegiate career at the University of Pittsburg, where she competed on Panthers' softball team from 2021-26. A team captain, she earned NFCA All-Region Second Team honors, along with ACC Graduate Scholar-Athlete recognition in 2026. She also earned All-ACC Academic Team honors in 2025 and 2024.

In addition to her collegiate playing experience, Esparza has served as a softball coach with Apex Fastpitch Organization in Houston since June 2022. The Houston, Texas native has also mentored and trained athletes ages 12-18, emphasizing skill, development, leadership, accountability and personal growth.

Esparza also brings experience in student-athlete advocacy and leadership. She served as a member of the ACC Softball Student-Athlete Advisory Group (SAAC), representing Pitt softball. She was also a member of SAAC at Pitt, collaborating with student-athletes and athletics staff to support student-athlete welfare, academic success and the overall student-athlete experience.

Esparza earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Pittsburgh in April 2025 and a Master of Science in Marketing Science from Pitt's School of Business in April 2026.