Nicole Thomas
Head Coach
Thomas joins Vanguard University after three successful years at Mater Dei High School, where she led the varsity team to a second-place finish in the Trinity League, a top-30 state ranking, and a CIF semifinal appearance. She previously coached at Northwood High School, guiding the program back to the CIF Tournament for the first time in four years.
A former NCAA Division I athlete at UNC Greensboro, Thomas brings both playing and coaching experience at the highest levels. She has coached internationally across four continents, including stints in Malta, Italy, Taiwan, New Zealand, Austria, and Puerto Rico.
In 2021, she co-founded So Cal Sting Thomas/Grimm, a travel softball program that now fields teams from 10u to 18u and has helped over 25 athletes move on to collegiate softball, including several at the Division I level.