Wellesley College head softball coach Keri O’Meara is pleased to announce the hiring of Danielle Mason and Lacy Gillotti as assistant coaches for the 2008-09 school year.
Mason, a 2008 graduate of Stonehill College, holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Studio Arts. Gillotti, a 2005 graduate of Fitchburg State College with a degree in Exercise and Sport Science also received her masters degree in Physical Education from Springfield College in 2007.
Mason, who also serves as a pitching instructor at RBI Academy in Wrentham, MA, will serve as Wellesley’s pitching coach. Demonstrating leadership throughout her college Career, Mason organized and held "Work Hard Win Hard," a softball camp for girls between the ages of 10-14.
Gillotti, coming to Wellesley most recently from her position as the first assistant softball coach at Western New England College, will serve as Wellesley’s assistant coach. Gillotti brings a background in coaching and athletic administration to Wellesley. She is a private softball instructor at Extra Innings in Agawam, MA and has experience coaching youth teams and the junior varsity team at Springfield College. Gillotti also served as a graduate intern in the Fitchburg State Athletic Department before coaching at Western New England College.
Coach O'Meara is excited for this new coaching transition and is looking forward to working closely with Mason and Gillotti. According to O'Meara: "Both coaches bring new ideas and great energy to the program, and these are two elements consistent with successful teams; we will need these elements as we head into our fifth year, a year with heightened expectations. While expectations have been elevated, our team views this positively. Our new coaching staff will help to make this transition manageable for our student-athletes. We are fully confident about that."
Wellesley softball finished the 2008 season with a school record 30 wins and ranked #22 in Division III. The Blue finished as the NEWMAC Tournament Runner-Up after winning the regular season title with a 13-3 conference mark.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Wellesley Blue Return For New Season!
Wellesley softball is back in action! Following an incredibly successful 2008-2009 season, the Blue are gearing up for another campaign. Long-anticipated fall season practices begin September 8th for the squad, and the Blue will return to competitive action the weekend of Saturday, September 20 at the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Tournament to be held in Leominster, Massachusetts. Wellesley softball will compete against the following institutions at the tournament:
Wellesley versus Assumption 11:00am
Wellesley versus Franklin Pierce 1:00pm
Wellesley versus Worcester State 3:00pm
ECAC Fall Tournament Link:
http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/softball_classic_schedule
This fall, Wellesley will practice and compete with eleven players as four team members, Juniors, Megan Wood (Croatia), Alex Warren (Scotland), Ilana Orloff (Australia), and Shawna McCreadie (Ireland) are studying abroad.
Wellesley versus Assumption 11:00am
Wellesley versus Franklin Pierce 1:00pm
Wellesley versus Worcester State 3:00pm
ECAC Fall Tournament Link:
http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/softball_classic_schedule
This fall, Wellesley will practice and compete with eleven players as four team members, Juniors, Megan Wood (Croatia), Alex Warren (Scotland), Ilana Orloff (Australia), and Shawna McCreadie (Ireland) are studying abroad.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Grundlock, Littlejohn, Tai Selected as Captains to Head Up 2008-2009 Campaign (5/30/08)
Wellesley softball recently announced that their squad will be captained for the 2008-2009 campaign by the senior-trio of Beej Grundlock, Samantha Littlejohn, and Amanda Tai as voted on by their teammates.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Five Blue Softballers Named to NEWMAC Academic All-Conference Team (5/20/08)
Five members on Wellesley's 2008 softball squad were recently named to the NEWMAC Academic All-Conference Team. The Blue were represented by:
Alex Coari, 2008, Geneva, Illinois
Jenna Harvey, 2008, London, Ontario
Samantha Littlejohn, 2009, Dayton, New Jersey
Ilana Orloff, 2010, Weston, Massachusetts
Meghan Sullivan, 2008, Markham, Ontario
To qualify for this Conference distinction, student-athletes must earn a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale or a 4.35 GPA on a 5.0 scale following the 2008 spring semester, must have achieved second year academic status at her representative institution, and must be a member of the varsity team for the entire season.
The NEWMAC is comprised of Babson College, Clark University, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Wellesley College, Wheaton College, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Alex Coari, 2008, Geneva, Illinois
Jenna Harvey, 2008, London, Ontario
Samantha Littlejohn, 2009, Dayton, New Jersey
Ilana Orloff, 2010, Weston, Massachusetts
Meghan Sullivan, 2008, Markham, Ontario
To qualify for this Conference distinction, student-athletes must earn a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale or a 4.35 GPA on a 5.0 scale following the 2008 spring semester, must have achieved second year academic status at her representative institution, and must be a member of the varsity team for the entire season.
The NEWMAC is comprised of Babson College, Clark University, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Wellesley College, Wheaton College, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Wellesley's Coari, Harvey, Tai, and Orloff Earn NCAA All-Tourney Team Recognition (5/20/08)
Upon the completion of DIII softball action for the 2008 season, NCAA All-Tournament teams were recently announced. The Wellesley Blue were represented by four team members on the New England Regionalal All-Tournament team. Wellesley's honorees were: Seniors, Alex Coari and Jenna Harvey, Junior, Amanda Tai, and Sophomore, Ilana Orloff.
Coari hit an impressive .545 clip in the New England Regional tournament and was named to the team as the top shortstop. Her on-base percentage was tops for the Blue at .615, and Coari also scored three runs during the tournament and collected three RBIs. Over the duration of her career, Coari is ranked #1 in sacrifice hits (35) and in 2007 she amassed 15 sacrifice hits (single season record). Coari is ranked #2 for games played in a career (138) and stolen bases in a career (16). She sits at the #3 spot for career runs scored (52) and career hits (96).
Harvey earned the New England Regional Tournament Team nod as the top Designated Hitter/Utility Player. From the mound during the Tournament, Harvey struck out seventeen batters, had a 2.83 ERA, won one game, and lost two games. From the plate, the senior led the Blue with five RBIs. Harvey hit .500 and one homerun throughout five games. Harvey also led the team in a number of categories over the duration of her career and the 2008 season.
Orloff was named to the New England Regional Tournament Team in one of only three outfield positions awarded a designation. During the Tournament, Orloff hit .353, scored three runs, and added an RBI to her list of statistics. Overall during Wellesley's post-season NEWMAC and NCAA runs, the sophomore was the most consistent batter for the Blue as her batting average was .379; she hit eleven times and she was responsible for three RBIs. Her season batting average basically shadowed her post-season efforts. Orloff his .327 during the 2008 season and she lead the Blue with 14 sacrifice hits. The sophomore also nabbed five bases.
Tai was the New England Regional Tournament Team selection for third base. In addition to this honor, she was represented on the All-Conference and All-Region teams following the 2008 campaign. At the New England Regional, Tai hit four times while also driving in four runs. On the season, the junior led the team with her .351 batting average; she drove in twelve runs and stole seven bases. Tai drove in six runs, a team best, in NEWMAC and NCAA post-season action.
2008 NCAA DIII New England Regional Softball All-Tournament Team
Christie Lotti, First Base, Rhode Island College
Danielle Lopez, Second Base, Tufts University
Alex Coari, Shortstop, Wellesley College
Amanda Tai, Third Base, Wellesley College
Maria Barbuto, Catcher, St Joseph's College (Long Island)
Michelle Perrin, Outfield, Rhode Island College
Roni Herbst, Outfield, Tufts University
Ilana Orloff, Outfield, Wellesley College
Jennifer Martinez, Pitcher, St. Joseph's College (Long Island)
Melanie Neece, Pitcher, Rhode Island College
Jenna Harvey, Designated Hitter/Utility Player, Wellesley College
Kayla Jandreau, At-Large, Rhode Island College
Casey Sullivan, At-Large, Tufts University
Kelsey Souza, At-Large, Rhode Island College
Monica White, At-Large, Rivier College
Coari hit an impressive .545 clip in the New England Regional tournament and was named to the team as the top shortstop. Her on-base percentage was tops for the Blue at .615, and Coari also scored three runs during the tournament and collected three RBIs. Over the duration of her career, Coari is ranked #1 in sacrifice hits (35) and in 2007 she amassed 15 sacrifice hits (single season record). Coari is ranked #2 for games played in a career (138) and stolen bases in a career (16). She sits at the #3 spot for career runs scored (52) and career hits (96).
Harvey earned the New England Regional Tournament Team nod as the top Designated Hitter/Utility Player. From the mound during the Tournament, Harvey struck out seventeen batters, had a 2.83 ERA, won one game, and lost two games. From the plate, the senior led the Blue with five RBIs. Harvey hit .500 and one homerun throughout five games. Harvey also led the team in a number of categories over the duration of her career and the 2008 season.
Orloff was named to the New England Regional Tournament Team in one of only three outfield positions awarded a designation. During the Tournament, Orloff hit .353, scored three runs, and added an RBI to her list of statistics. Overall during Wellesley's post-season NEWMAC and NCAA runs, the sophomore was the most consistent batter for the Blue as her batting average was .379; she hit eleven times and she was responsible for three RBIs. Her season batting average basically shadowed her post-season efforts. Orloff his .327 during the 2008 season and she lead the Blue with 14 sacrifice hits. The sophomore also nabbed five bases.
Tai was the New England Regional Tournament Team selection for third base. In addition to this honor, she was represented on the All-Conference and All-Region teams following the 2008 campaign. At the New England Regional, Tai hit four times while also driving in four runs. On the season, the junior led the team with her .351 batting average; she drove in twelve runs and stole seven bases. Tai drove in six runs, a team best, in NEWMAC and NCAA post-season action.
2008 NCAA DIII New England Regional Softball All-Tournament Team
Christie Lotti, First Base, Rhode Island College
Danielle Lopez, Second Base, Tufts University
Alex Coari, Shortstop, Wellesley College
Amanda Tai, Third Base, Wellesley College
Maria Barbuto, Catcher, St Joseph's College (Long Island)
Michelle Perrin, Outfield, Rhode Island College
Roni Herbst, Outfield, Tufts University
Ilana Orloff, Outfield, Wellesley College
Jennifer Martinez, Pitcher, St. Joseph's College (Long Island)
Melanie Neece, Pitcher, Rhode Island College
Jenna Harvey, Designated Hitter/Utility Player, Wellesley College
Kayla Jandreau, At-Large, Rhode Island College
Casey Sullivan, At-Large, Tufts University
Kelsey Souza, At-Large, Rhode Island College
Monica White, At-Large, Rivier College
Awards Continue for Harvey: NFCA Second-Team National All-American (5/19/08)
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) recently announced their National All-American selections and for the second straight year, Wellesley pitcher, Jenna Harvey, made an appearance on the list. Following the 2007 season, Harvey was named to the Third-Team. This season, Harvey was named to the Second-Team, a complement to an extraodinary year and a stellar career both on the mound and at the plate for the Blue. Last season's Third-Team honor was the first time ever in Wellesley softball history that a player received an All-American nod.
Harvey's statistics:
Three-time All-Region selection
Two-time NEWMAC Player of the Year
Two-time NEWMAC Pitcher of the Year
Career Wins: 48
Career Strikeouts: 741
Career Innings Pitched: 473
Career Strikeouts Per Game: 10.97
Career Opposing Batting Average: .156
Career No-Hitters: 6
Career Perfect Games: 1
Second All-Time (Team) Hits: 118
Second All-Time (Team) RBIs: 79
Fourth Highest Career Batting Average (Team): .308
Harvey's statistics:
Three-time All-Region selection
Two-time NEWMAC Player of the Year
Two-time NEWMAC Pitcher of the Year
Career Wins: 48
Career Strikeouts: 741
Career Innings Pitched: 473
Career Strikeouts Per Game: 10.97
Career Opposing Batting Average: .156
Career No-Hitters: 6
Career Perfect Games: 1
Second All-Time (Team) Hits: 118
Second All-Time (Team) RBIs: 79
Fourth Highest Career Batting Average (Team): .308
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