Stacey Goyette, one of Butler’s most accomplished players during her time as a Bulldog, has served as an assistant coach with her alma mater since joining the staff in August, 2016.
Goyette is actively involved in all aspects of the program, including serving as the team’s pitching coach.
In her first season at Butler, the 2017 Bulldogs posted an 11-9 conference record in qualifying for the BIG EAST Tournament. Goyette also helped the Bulldogs to 20 wins and a fifth-place finish in the BIG EAST during the 2018 season. The Bulldogs also qualified for the 2021 BIG EAST Tournament.
During the 2021 season, Karli Ricketts (2.71) and Alyssa Graves (2.80) finished third and fourth, respectively, in the BIG EAST in ERA. Ricketts was also third in the conference in strikeouts with 126 on the season. In 2019, Goyette guided Graves to a BIG EAST-best 179 strikeouts on the season. Ricketts, then a freshman, posted a no-hitter that same season.
Goyette (maiden name Wilson) twice earned All-Midwestern Collegiate Conference honors for the Bulldogs, starring at first base, second base, and as a pitcher. She led the MCC in batting (.381) and in doubles (14) during her senior campaign in 1993. She was also named to the MCC All-Tournament Team that season. She earned second-team All-Conference honors in 1992. She arrived on the Butler campus after a stellar prep career at Shenandoah High School in Middletown, Ind.
Goyette has put together a strong coaching résumé at Shenandoah High School, serving as the varsity softball coach from 2011-16. She managed all facets of the program and led the team to a 2014 sectional championship.
She has also led successful travel ball programs, guiding the Hoosier Crush Gold 16U team for the 2013 and 2014 seasons. The team won the USFA State Championship and was an ASA Midwest Regional qualifier. From 2011-2013, Goyette coached the Indiana Prospects Gold 16U and 18U teams that qualified for PGF and ASA Gold Nationals.
Prior to joining the Butler staff, Goyette served as president and executive board member of the Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association.
