William Peace University

William Peace University Athletics
15 E Peace St Raleigh, NC 27604

Division 3 North Carolina Southeast

Private Very Small National competitor

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Charlie Dobbins

Charlie Dobbins enters his 24th season at William Peace University as the Head Softball Coach.

By The Numbers With The Pacers

135 USA South All-Conference Selections

245 USA South Academic All-Conference Honors

122 NFCA Academic All-Conference Selections

19 NCAA All-Region Selections

1 NCAA All-American Honors

17 North Carolina All-State Selections

Previous Coaching Experience

In addition to coaching at WPU, Dobbins has served on several committees including the NFCA/USA Today Division III Top 25 Committee, the NFCA Division III All-America and Coaching Staff of the Year Committee.

Coach Dobbins finished his term as the Atlantic Region Representative to the NCAA Division III National Softball Committee in 2017. He served 6 years on the National Committee.

Dobbins also helped organize William Peace University’s hosting of the 2005 and 2006 NCAA Division III National Championships, the only N.C.-based University to host a national softball championship at any level. He has been an integral part of orchestrating the annual Triangle Softball Classic as well, in which WPU has hosted numerous colleges and universities over the past 14 years.

An accomplished softball player in his own right, Dobbins toured with the World famous King and His Court and King of Diamonds fast-pitch teams and helped retire the "Court" in 2011, ending a 65-year run of touring that covered over 4 million miles, 14,000 games, and over 100 countries. As their “catcher” the last 10 years, he caught the last pitch in the last game ever played.

Dobbins’ playing experience gives him a unique perspective and helps him communicate effectively with his players. He uses a hands-on approach with his team, focusing on goal setting and player development.

Education

Dobbins is a 1981 graduate of Roger Williams University (Division III) in Bristol Rhode Island where he played varsity baseball and football. He resides in Raleigh with his wife, Lisa, where they own and operate the Grand Slam USA facility on Western Blvd in Raleigh, focusing on Softball, Baseball and Basketball training and instruction.

Additional Information

They have 2 grown children, Niki (Peace /’BS/06, NCSU – MS/11) and Corey (NCSU - BS/11, MS/13).