New UTEP Softball Assistant Coach Aims for Memorable Final C-USA Season

Alexis Bandin brings championship pedigree to the Miners as they prepare to join the Mountain West Conference.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 6:39pm

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Alexis Bandin, the new assistant pitching coach and recruiting coordinator for the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) softball team, is determined to make the Miners' final season in Conference USA (C-USA) one to remember. Bandin, who previously coached at Prairie View A&M University, hopes to lead UTEP to the conference tournament and establish the program as a force to be reckoned with before the team transitions to the Mountain West Conference.

Why it matters

UTEP softball is looking to end its C-USA tenure on a high note and establish momentum as it moves to the Mountain West Conference. Bandin's championship pedigree and focus on player development could be the key to the Miners' success in their final season in C-USA.

The details

Bandin, originally from Arizona, brings over a decade of coaching experience at the NAIA, Division II, and Division I levels. She is focused on creating a championship mindset and culture within the UTEP program, emphasizing player development, trust, and accountability. Bandin plans to lead by example, showing up early and checking in with her players to ensure they feel supported both on and off the field.

  • Bandin was hired as UTEP's new assistant coach in July 2025.
  • The Miners' final season in C-USA is set to begin in the spring of 2026.

The players

Alexis Bandin

The new assistant pitching coach and recruiting coordinator for the UTEP softball team, Bandin brings a championship pedigree and over a decade of coaching experience at various levels of collegiate softball.

T.J. Hubbard

The head coach of the UTEP softball team, Hubbard has extensive experience in collegiate softball and is helping Bandin transition to her new role with the Miners.

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What they’re saying

“I want us to get in that conference tournament and let them know who we are, and that way, when we leave, they're like, 'Whoo! They gave us a run for our money last year. We're glad they're going to the Mountain West [Conference].'”

— Alexis Bandin, Assistant Coach

“The other reasons were coming to work for T.J. Hubbard. Knowing that he's been in the softball game for quite some time in the collegiate aspect, and to be able to just learn from him and gain new knowledge, while also progressing my career at the same time to a higher division within NCAA division one softball.”

— Alexis Bandin, Assistant Coach

What’s next

The Miners will begin their final C-USA season in the spring of 2026, with the goal of making a strong showing in the conference tournament before transitioning to the Mountain West Conference.

The takeaway

Alexis Bandin's arrival at UTEP brings a championship mindset and a focus on player development that could be the key to the Miners' success in their final C-USA season. Her commitment to creating a supportive and accountable team culture could help UTEP establish itself as a force to be reckoned with before moving to the Mountain West Conference.