Head Coach On March 11, 1998, the Orlando Wahoos took a step toward defending their WPF Championship by naming Sharron Backus head coach. Backus joins the Orlando Wahoos as the winningest softball coach in college history, winning 847 games and eight national championships during her 21-year career at UCLA. Backus compiled a career record of 847-167-3 (.835). The Bruins made 17 appearances in the College World Series, winning eight national championships, and finishing in the top three nationally in 15 of those years. Backus posted a post-season record of 118-32 (.787) in those 21 years. Twenty-nine (29) of Backus' players earned All-America honors 53 times, while 35 of her players earned All-College World Series selections 52 times. As a softball icon, Hall of Fame honors have already been bestowed upon Backus in recognition of her contributions as a player and coach. In 1993, the Women's Sports Foundation Hall of Fame inducted Backus, spotlighting her enormous contributions to women's athletics. In 1992, the National Softball Coaches Association Hall of Fame welcomed Backus, honoring her tremendous successes in collegiate softball. The Amateur Softball Association recognized Backus as one of the most honored players and coaches with induction into the ASA Hall of Fame in 1985. Backus' Accomplishments: 847-167-3 (.835) Career record (all at UCLA) National Championships: (AIAW '78, NCAA '82, '84, '85, '88, '89, '90, '92) 118-32 (.787) Post-season record 10 Conference Titles, including five Pac-10 Championships ('88, '89, '90, '91, '93) Five of Backus' players have won the Honda Award eight times: Debbie Doom ('85), Lisa Longaker ('88 & '90), Janice Parks ('89), Lisa Fernandez ('91, '92, & '93), and Jennifer Brundage ('95) Victory Milestones: First game at UCLA was a 6-3 win over Cal Poly SLO on April 3, 1976; Number 100 vs. Arizona (2-0) on April 12, 1980; Number 250 at the New Mexico Invitational vs. Utah State (3-0) on April 14, 1984; Number 500 vs. Arizona (2-1) on March 11, 1989; Number 750 over Utah (11-0) during the World Series on May 23, 1994; and Number 800 over Arizona (4-2) for the 1995 NCAA Championship at the World Series on May 29, 1995 in Oklahoma City.