The Baruch College Athletic Department today announced that Nicole Bellini has been named Acting Head Softball Coach.

Bellini is a familiar face to Baruch softball. She played three seasons for the Bearcats (2016-18) and made her presence felt by being voted a three-time CUNYAC All-Star, as well as a three-time Team MVP.

She also served as team captain for two seasons and finished as the team's all-time leader in batting average (.406). The Staten Island native also totaled 45 runs, which is seventh best in team history, and is tied for second best in doubles (34).

She was first appointed as an assistant coach to the team in December 2019. 

In addition to her Baruch softball experience, she has built up solid experience locally:

* Softball Clinic Director / Head Trainer for SFX sports in Brooklyn - Winter / Summer Clinics , Spring / Fall Training (2016-2020)

* Head Coach High School Fall Ball Team (2020)

* Winter Clinic Instructor for High School Softball (2018-2019)

* Head Winter Clinic Instructor Staten Island Legacy (2018)

* Head Summer & Winter Clinic Instructor Great Kills Little League (2017 & 2018)

* Assistant Coach Great Kills Little League All Stars (2017)

* Associate Head Coach 18u Flames Showcase / Recruitment Coach (2015 & 2016)

* Private Instructor (2017 - 2019)

Nicole graduated from Baruch in 2018 with a Bachelors of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems - Data Analytics.

Heather Mac Culloch, Director of Athletics & Recreation
​"We are thankful that during this very difficult time for our softball student-athletes that Nicole has agreed to perform the duties of Acting Head Coach in an effort to ensure our softball team stays fully engaged with our department, helps them stay on track with their academics, assists when permissible, in any physical virtual activities and is overseeing the overall health and wellness of this dedicated team.  We are also looking forward to the continued recruitment that Nicole will handle and what fine new potential recruits she will bring to Baruch."

Nicole Bellini, Acting Head Coach
"I am incredibly excited to be stepping into the position of Acting Head Coach. The Bearcat Softball program means a great deal to me since I used to be a Bearcat myself not too long ago! Thank you to Ms. Mac Culloch and Ms. Thomas for giving me the opportunity to help our program continue to grow, and to educate new recruits on the incredible experiences Baruch College could bring their academic and athletic careers." 

Nicole is currently employed as Business Analyst/Jr. Product Owner for an IT Consulting Firm in the Financial District.