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Assistant Coach Mark Mattson
E-mail Coach Mattson: mmattson@wingate.edu
Call Coach Mattson: 704-233-8174

Mark Mattson enters his first season as assistant softball coach at Wingate University during the spring of 2008. Mattson began his duties at Wingate Friday, August 24, 2007.

Mattson spent the previous three seasons as the assistant softball coach at Adams State College in Alamosa, Colo. During his time with the Grizzlies, Mattson was involved in every aspect of the program. ASC broke many team records, posting a 10-game increase in wins his first season. The Grizzlies qualified for the conference tourney for the first time in seven years.

He was the pitching coach and the outfield and hitting coach at ASC. In addition, Mattson implemented weight training and conditioning regimens. He was heavily involved in recruiting and game-day management. While at ASC, Mattson helped administer summer camps and arranged team travel. 

“I am so excited to have Coach Mattson join our staff,” Wingate head coach Michelle Caddigan says.  “His knowledge of the game, playing experience and high energy level coupled with his ability to relate to the players will assuredly have a tremendous impact on our program. Wingate softball is fortunate to have Coach Mattson as a member of our family." 

Mattson has an impressive resume as both a coach and a player. A native of West Fargo, N.D., Mattson’s father and grandfather were both successful fast-pitch softball pitchers. Mattson grew up in a fast-pitch softball environment, as he started playing competitively at 12 years old. He played for the DMS Knights of Fargo, winning a national championship in 1998.

His previous coaching stops include two seasons each at NAIA Mayville State (N.D.) University and NCAA Division I Middle Tennessee State. The season before Mattson’s arrival at Mayville State, the softball team won one game. Two years later, the Comets established a school record with 30 victories. Mattson also spent one season as assistant men’s basketball coach at Mayville State.

While at MTSU, Mattson helped the Blue Raiders win the 2000 regular season and tournament championships in the Ohio Valley Conference. East Tennessee State advanced to the NCAA Division I play-offs, falling to perennial powerhouse the University of Arizona. The Arizona Wildcats were led by 2004 Olympic gold medalist Jenny Finch.

Mattson was the runner-up for North Dakota’s Mr. Basketball Award his senior year at West Fargo High School. He played basketball two seasons each at Casper (Wyo.) College and South Atlantic Conference member Lincoln Memorial (Tenn.) University.

While at Casper, Mattson set school records for most three-point baskets in a career and in a season. At LMU, he scored 37 points in a game and established a school record for three-pointers in a game with nine. Mattson graduated from LMU in 1997 with a bachelor of science degree in physical education.

“I have been around softball my entire life,” Mattson noted. “I am very passionate about fast-pitch softball. I am looking forward to working with Coach Caddigan and the Wingate program.”

Mark Mattson and his fiancé Barbi run the H. Fields and Ruth B. Young Guest House at Wingate University. Mark and Barbi have a son, Miken.