Shonda Stanton (2024) - Marshall Athletics Hall of Fame

Shonda Stanton

Induction:
2024

The lone coaching addition to the 2024 Marshall Hall of Fame class, Shonda Stanton coached the Thundering Herd for 18 seasons and is the all-time leader in wins with an overall record of 560-430-2. During her tenure with the Thundering Herd, Stanton led Marshall to four championships. Marshall earned the Conference USA Championship in 2013 and 2017, advancing to the NCAA Tournament in both of those seasons after winning the tournament. In 2003 and 2005, Stanton also led Marshall to the Mid-American Conference Regular Season Championship. Stanton was a three-time Coach of the Year, winning it in the MAC in 2003 and 2005 while also earning the nod in Conference USA in 2017 when she led the Thundering Herd to a 42-12 record, which was the most wins in program history at the time. Stanton helped develop many of the top players in Marshall Softball history and also served as coach and mentor to current Marshall Softball coach Morgan Zerkle while also coaching fellow Marshall Hall of Fame Class of 2024 nominee Andi Williamson. In addition to the success on the field, Stanton made sure that Marshall Softball was a fixture within the community, starting up a mentorship program for Marshall players with youth in the Tri-State to keep the program connected to its community while growing the sport.