Kristi Bredbenner

[1] Bredbenner graduated from the Truman State University in 2001 with a bachelor's degree in business/marketing.

She earned her master's in physical education in 2005 from Azusa Pacific University.

On June 6, 2011, Bredbenner was announced as the new head coach of the Wichita State Shockers softball program.

[2][3][4] On June 6, 2023, Bredbenner signed a contract extension to keep her as head coach through 2028.

[5][6] Bredbenner was inducted into the Truman Hall of Fame in 2014.