Otero College Softball
Otero College (OC) · La Junta, Colorado · Public university
Otero College Softball coaches
Coaches at Otero College who recruit Women's Softball, head coach first.
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The program
Where Otero College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NJCAA
- Conference
- Region 9
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- oterorattlers.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Student-to-faculty
- 14 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 38% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Otero College in La Junta.
- Location
- La Junta, Colorado
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Mountain
- Website
- otero.edu
About Otero College Softball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Marc Benjamin, the Softball Head Coach, leads the Otero College Softball staff of 2 coaches, verified September 2026. Otero College (OC) competes in NJCAA junior college Softball as a member of the Region 9. Otero College is a small public school in La Junta, Colorado with 959 undergraduates and an average net price of $12,006 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Otero College Softball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Marc Benjamin, the Softball Head Coach and Ashley Johnson, the Softball Assistant Coach. Otero College has 2 coaches for Softball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, and measurables like pitching speed, exit velocity or pop time in the subject line and first sentences. Junior college coaches look for athletes who want to develop and transfer up.
- Send your videoInclude a skills video with game footage, with the link near the top so Marc can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Otero College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Otero College Softball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Otero College JUCO?
Yes. Otero College competes in NJCAA junior college Softball, in the Region 9.
Is Otero College public or private?
Otero College is a public school in La Junta, Colorado.
What conference is Otero College Softball in?
The Region 9.
Does Otero College offer athletic scholarships for Softball?
Otero College competes in NJCAA junior college, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Otero College Softball have?
2 coaches, led by Marc Benjamin, the Softball Head Coach.
How much does Otero College cost?
In-state tuition is $4,058 and out-of-state tuition is $6,768 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,006.
How do I contact the Otero College Softball coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.