Sandra Wente

Coach Wente is in her third season as an assistant coach for Grand Canyon University.

In 2023, the Lopes earned their second consecutive WAC Championship Tournament title, and returned the NCAA Los Angeles Regional where they defeated No. 2 UCLA for their first post-season victory in program history. Wente also assisted in coaching the winningest season in GCU softball history (47 wins).

Prior to her time at GCU, Wente won two National Junior College Athletic Association National Championships and oversaw five All-Americans. Her 18 years of experience includes working at an instructor at many nationwide college camps, including Arizona State, Oklahoma, Stanford, CSU Northridge and Oregon, and for Amateur Softball Association Junior Olympic camps.