After two very successful seasons, Kelly Warren has stepped down as head coach of the Cal State San Marcos softball team.

CSUSM has officially begun the search for a replacement.

Warren, who compiled a record of 61-42 and led the Cougars to a pair of post-season appearances, is leaving to become a full-time mom.  She and husband Dave welcomed their second son in March.

“This has been a fantastic experience,” said Warren.  “I will really miss this team and department.  It was such a pleasure to work with such an outstanding group of people and talented group of athletes.”

Warren leaves a team that finished last season as the A.I.I. Conference Runner-Up, and ranked a school-best #18 nationally.  CSUSM softball will enter its fourth season of competition in the spring of 2010.