Debbie Huntze-Rooney

Debbie Huntze-Rooney is entering her 16th year as the Head Softball Coach for the Lady Jaguars. Debbie has lead the Lady Jaguars to four Coast Conference Championships, and has taken her team to the State Regional playoffs 14 years in a row. The team has been ranked fourth in Northern California. Debbie has guided the Lady Jaguars to a winning record every year. She has also received Coast Conference Coach of the year, and Northern California Coach of the Year Awards.

Coach Huntze-Rooney believes in Academics first, and the Lady Jaguars set individual and team goals to reach a 3.0 GPA or higher. This year the Lady Jaguars were ranked 14th in the Nation amongst Community Colleges with a 3.012 GPA (First in California). The Lady Jaguars have a high transfer rate to the four year colleges. Many of the Jags have moved onto the four year institutions with Academic or Athletic Scholarships, and have earned their degrees.

Debbie competed in Softball and Basketball at West Valley College, and then transferred to Chico State where she played softball and Field Hockey. She graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Physical Education and a minor in English. She also had the opportunity to be an assistant coach at Chico State both in Softball and Field Hockey. Debbie moved to Southern California where she taught Physical Education, and coached Softball and Basketball at Serrano High School. She also worked on her Master's Degree as Azusa Pacific University, and received her degree in Administration of Education. She is married to husband Paul and has two children, Kayla and Kyle.

Toni Joyner is in her 7th year of coaching at SJCC. She has been giving private pitching lessons for 16 years. Her primary function with the softball team is working with the pitchers. Toni brings a positive, supportive, and strong-willed attitude to the team. She knows how to get the team fired up with her competitive attitude.

Jennifer Neil

Jennifer Neil is in her 3rd year of coaching at SJCC. She was a graduate of Del Mar High School and then transferred to San Jose City College. While at SJCC, Jennifer played two years of softball for the Lady jags, and was an excellent leader both on and off the field. She was a team captain and was named an NFCA Scholar Athlete with a 3.5 GPA. She was also part of PHI THETA CAPA. She completed her AA degree and transferred to University of California Santa Barbara. Jennifer finished her Bachelor's Degree in two years with a major in Sociology and minor in Education. Currently, Jennifer is working full time in the PE Department and is helping coach the Lady Jags. Jennifer brings an up beat and competitive attitude to the playing field each day. She does an excellent job with the players by taking charge of the practice and game drills. Jennifer also helps the Lady Jags with academic advice. Currently, she is planning to attend San Jose State's Graduate Program in Educational Counseling with a PPS Credential.

Rachel Matsuda

Rachel Matsuda is entering her 2nd year of coaching at SJCC. She was a graduate of Milpitas high School, and transferred to San Jose City College. Rachel played two years of softball for the Jags, and was an outstanding leader as a captain. She then transferred to San Jose State and is currently working on getting her degree in Kinesiology. Rachel brings positive energy to the team and much knowledge with the game of softball. She works well with all the players, and is especially helpful with the pitchers and catchers, positions she once played.

Karen Purdy

Karen Purdy is entering her 1 st year of coaching at SJCC. She gradated from Homestead High School and transferred to San Jose City College where she played softball and pitched for two years. She then transferred to CSU Monterey Bay. Karen graduated in two years with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Performance and Wellness. Currently, she is planning to attend San Jose State's Graduate Program in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sports Psychology. Karen brings knowledge, a competitive edge, and a positive attitude to the Lady Jags.