Husson University Women's Softball

Rick Roberts was named head coach of the Husson softball program in January 2024 after serving as an assistant coach since 2019, in his first year at the helm of the Eagles, Roberts guided the Eagles to two North Atlantic Conference Championships and two NCAA Regional appearances and reached as high as No. 20 in the national rankings in 2024.  Roberts also oversees facility duties for the Robert & Frances O'Keefe Field and works with the Eagles pitching staff.  While as an assistant, Roberts coached six North Atlantic Conference Pitchers of the Year selections: Jen Jones (2021, 2019), McKenna Smith (2023, 2022), Ana Lang (2024) and Sky Johnson (2025). Additionally, Jones, Smith, Lang and Johnson were all selected to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Region in those same seasons. Roberts also helped the Eagles win five NAC championships, including five-straight along with five-straight NCAA Regional appearances.  Prior to Husson, Roberts worked as a volunteer assistant varsity softball coach at Ellsworth High School from 1998-2008 and took over head coaching duties from 2008-2015. Roberts has been coaching/playing softball for over 40 years, while spending 20 years pitching and coaching men’s fast pitch softball in Los Angeles, California. Additionally, he has worked as a member of the coaching staff at Sluggers Baseball & Softball Training Facility in Brewer, Maine and teaches pitching for several Maine schools as well as working with hitters and fielders throughout the State of Maine.  A native of Los Angeles, California, Roberts worked as an officer for the Los Angeles Police Department for 12 years before moving to Maine in 1998 where he worked as an officer for the Ellsworth Police Department.   RICK ROBERT'S YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING RESULTS Season Overall NAC Finish Postseason 2024   37-6 12-0 1st North Atlantic Conference Champions; NCAA Regional Appearance; Hosted NCAA Regionals 2025   27-12 8-0 1st North Atlantic Conference Champions; NCAA Regional Appearance Totals 64-18 (.780) 20-0 (1.000)  COACHING HIGHLIGHTS Two Maine College Baseball & Softball Assocation Coach of the Year One North Atlantic Conference Coaching Staff of the Year Two North Atlantic Conference Player of the Year Selections Two North Atlantic Conference Pitcher of the Year Selections One North Atlantic Conference Rookie of the Year Selection 16 North Atlantic Conference All-Conference Selections Eight North Atlantic Conference All-Tournament Team Selections Two North Atlantic Conference Tournament Most Valuable Player Selections One Maine College Baseball & Softball Assocation Player of the Year Selection Two Maine College Baseball & Softball Assocation Pitcher of the Year Selection 11 Maine College Baseball & Softball Assocation All-State Selections Six National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Region Selections Four NCAA Regional All-Tournament Selections Eight College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Selections

Lauren Hoffman has served as the head coach of the Husson women's swimming & diving program since June 2023 and guided the Eagles to a 2024 North Atlantic Conference Championship and a Metropolitan Collegiate Swimming & Diving Conference Runner-Up performance. During her first year with the Eagles, Husson broke 32 program records throughout the course of the season and had six swimmers compete at the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Open Championship in Annapolis, Maryland.  In addition to her men's swimming & diving duties, Hoffman also serves as the head women's swimming & diving coach and aquatics director. Prior to Husson, Hoffman served as the director of aquatics at the Alfond Youth and Community Center in Waterville, Maine. During her time in Waterville, Hoffman also served as the assistant women’s swim coach for the Colby Mules from 2021-2023 and the head swim coach for the Mid-Maine Dolphins during the 2022-2023 season. Before moving back to Maine in 2021, Hoffman worked at Springfield College and Boston University, both within the campus recreation realm. During her time in Massachusetts, Hoffman had coaching stops with the East Longmeadow Marlins, East Longmeadow Spartans, West Springfield Terrier’s and Charles River Aquatics. A native of Orono, Maine, Hoffman earned her bachelor of science in kinesiology and exercise science from the University of Maine, Orono. During her time at UMaine, Hoffman (prev. Dwyer) swam all four years for the Black Bears, and primarily swam sprint free, IM and backstroke. An America East finalist in the 200 Free her junior and senior year, Hoffman earned America East honor roll all four years, was a captain of the team her senior year and was a relay record holder in the 200 freestyle, 400 freestyle, 800 freestyle and 200 IM relays. Hoffman is listed among the top-10 in five events in University of Maine swimming history. Following graduation, Hoffman  went on to earn her master’s in science in exercise and sport psychology from Springfield College.   LAUREN HOFFMAN'S YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING RESULTS Season Finish Coaching Highlights 2023-24 2nd Metro 1st NAC Kayla Payson North Atlantic Conference Senior Scholar Athlete; Riley Mahoney North Atlantic Conference Diver of the Year; Rachel Hand Metropolitan Collegiate Swimming & Diving Conference 200 IM Runner-Up; Riley Mahoney Metropolitan Collegiate Swimming & Diving Conference Three-Meter, 11-Dive Runner-Up; Rachel Hand Metropolitan Collegiate Swimming & Diving Conference 100 Backstroke Runner-Up; Lily Butler College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Selection; Kayla Payson College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Selection; Kat Christensen College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Selection; Erin Madden College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Selection.   2024-25 6th LEC Erin Madden Little East Conference 400-Yard IM Champion; Riley Mahoney Little East Conference 1-Meter Diving Third Team; Erin Madden Little East Conference 200-Yard IM Third Team; Julia Brown College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Selection, Isabella Cost College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Selection, Mackenzie Gray College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Selection; Erin Madden College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Selection. CSCAA Scholar All-America Team Selection

Dr. Lee Speronis joined the Husson University softball program as an assistant coach in 2019, after previously serving on the staff from 2009-2013 and 2015-2016. In addition to serving as an assistant coach under interim head coach Rick Roberts, Speronis also serves as the director and associate professor at the school of hospitality, sport and tourism management within Husson University’s College of Business. Additionally, Speronis is also the assistant dean of Husson University's College of Business.  His areas of coaching responsibilities have included the outfielders, base-running, hitting, coaching first base, as well as administrative duties. CAREER AT A GLANCE: Since joining the coaching staff prior to the 2009 season, Speronis has helped the Eagles to 12 North Atlantic Conference Championships, 12 NCAA Regional appearances and three NCAA Regional runner-up finishes in 2015, 2021 and 2024. At Husson, Speronis has helped guide the Eagles to a 366-176-2 (.673) overall record with an impressive 153-13 (.922) mark in North Atlantic Conference contests. Speronis has coached six North Atlantic Conference Player of the Year selections - Dottie Cameron (2010), Amiee Mortensen (2011), Kayla Merrill (2015), Kenzie Dore (2022, 2024) and Julia Gregoire (2025). Has worked with six North Atlantic Conference Pitcher of the Year selections - Kayla Merrill (2015), Jen Jones (2019, 2021), McKenna Smith (2022, 2023), Ana Lang (2024) and Sky Johnson (2025). Has mentored five North Atlantic Conference Rookie of the Year selections - Amiee Mortensen (2010), Victoria Overlock (2012), Whitney Bess (2019), Kenzie Dore (2021) and Ana Lang (2024). He has coached one National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-American - Kenzie Dore (2021). Has guided one National Fastpitch Coaches Association National Freshman of the Year - Kenzie Dore (2021). Has directed 10 North Atlantic Conference Tournament Most Valuable Players - Nicole Sargent (2009), Cassie Berry (2010), Dottie Cameron (2011), Becca McCarty (2012, 2013), Sami Cyr (2015), Olivia Smith (2019), Kenzie Dore (2021, 2024), McKenna Smith (2022, 2023) and Sky Johnson (2025). Speronis has coached 12 National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Region selections - Jen Jones (2019, 2021), Kenzie Dore (2021, 2022), McKenna Smith (2022, 2023), Julia Gregoire (2025), Tori Exel (2025), Sky Johnson (2025), Camryn King (2025), Bulla McCabe (2025) and Ana Lang (2025). Speronis has guided one Maine College Baseball & Softball Association State Player of the Year winner - Kenzie Dore (2024). Speronis has directed two Maine College Baseball & Softball Association State Pitcher of the Year honorees - Ana Lang (2024) and Sky Johnson (2025). Speronis has tutored multiple Maine College Baseball & Softball Association All-State selections - Ana Lang (2024, 2025), Tori Exel (2024, 2025), Kenzie Dore (2024), Danielle Masterson (2024), Sky Johnson (2025), Kiara McLeod (2025), Julia Gregoire (2025), Camryn King (2025) and Bulla McCabe (2025). Speronis has mentored numerous North Atlantic Conference All-Conference members - Cassie Berry (2009), Megan Bradstreet (2009), Sarah Risser (2009), Nicole Sargent (2009, 2010, 2012), Megan Richard (2009, 2010), Dottie Cameron (2009, 2010), Aimee Mortensen (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013), Brianna Webster (2010), Courtney Hill (2011, 2013), Amanda Gifford (2011), Kody Lyon (2011), Kelly Naegelin (2011), Lona Sargent (2012, 2013), Becca McCarty (2012), Victoria Overlock (2013), Amanda Ryan (2013), Kayla Merrill (2015), Casey Lopes (2015), Lyndsay Merrill (2015, 2016), Deb Colpitts (2015), Nicole Andrade (2015), Sami Cyr (2016), Bri Brochu (2019), Jen Jones (2019, 2021), Olivia Smith (2019), Whitney Bess (2019, 2022), Morgan Coleman (2019, 2021), Kenzie Dore, (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024), Katie Raymond (2021, 2022, 2023), Sydney Ames (2021), Katie Windsor (2021, 2022), McKenna Smith (2022, 2023), Meagan Gosselin (2022), Olivia McCarty (2023), Teagan Blackie (2023), Bulla McCabe (2023, 2024, 2025), Jill Bisson (2023), Lydia Rice (2024, 2025), Julia Gregoire (2024, 2025), Danielle Masterson (2024), Ana Lang (2024, 2025), Tori Exel (2024, 2025), Josie Cornell (2024), Sky Johnson (2025), Camryn King (2025) and Kiara McLeod (2025). Speronis has worked with one NCAA Regional Tournament Outstanding Player winner - Jen Jones (2021). Has coached multiple NCAA Regional All-Tournament team members - Kayla Merrill (2015), Casey Lopes (2015), Lyndsay Merrill (2015), Jen Jones (2019, 2021), Sydney Ames (2021), Kenzie Dore (2021, 2024), McKenna Smith (2022), Katie Raymond (2023), Bulla McCabe (2024), Ana Lang (2024) and Julia Gregoire (2025). Has coached five Clara Swan Female Athlete of the Year winners - Amanda Gifford (2010-11), Kayla Merrill (2014-15), Jen Jones (2018-19), McKenna Smith (2022-23) and Kenzie Dore (2023-24). COACHING TIMELINE: 2009-13: Husson University (Assistant Softball Coach) 2015-16: Husson University (Assistant Softball Coach) 2019-Present: Husson University (Assistant Softball Coach) PERSONAL: Earned his bachelor of science in business management/economics from University of Tampa in 1987. Earned his juris doctorate degree in law from Stetson University College of Law in 1987. His personal interests include family life with his wife and two children, hiking, kayaking, and the Red Sox.

Robby MacDonald joined the Husson University women's swimming & diving program as an assistant coach prior to the 2017-18 season. CAREER AT A GLANCE: Since joining the coaching staff at Husson, MacDonald has helped the Eagles to a 36-14 (.720) record overall, in addition to four-straight North Atlantic Conference Championships from 2021-2024. MacDonald has coached two North Atlantic Conference Swimmer of the Year winners - Kayla Payson (2022, 2023). MacDonald has guided three North Atlantic Conference Diver of the Year selections - Shelby Peterson (2022) and Riley Mahoney (2023, 2024).  MacDonald has mentored one North Atlantic Conference Rookie of the Year honoree - Adelaide Ross (2022). MacDonald has worked with numerous North Atlantic Conference All-Conference members - Ellie Clarke (2020 x2), Erin Aucoin (2020, 2022 x3), Kayla Payson (2022 x7, 2023 x6), Shelby Peterson (2022), Abbie Howe (2022 x5, 2023 x2), Adelaide Ross (2022 x4), Maddie Wing (2022 x4), Ava Emery (2022, 2023 x4), Erin Madden (2022 x3, 2023 x3) and Rachel Hand (2023 x6). MacDonald has tutored multiple New England Intercollegiate Swimming & Diving Association All-New England representatives - Lara Sarett (2018 x2), Ellie Clarke (2020 x2), Erin Aucoin (2020), Kayla Payson (2022), Abbie Howe (2022 x2) and Shelby Peterson (2022). At Bangor High School, MacDonald helped the Rams to their first state title in 1976 and six state crowns overall during his 11-year tenure. MacDonald also won Maine High School Swim Coach of the Year in 1976, 1981 and 1982, in addition to receiving the John Bapst Quarterback Club Award for performance of swimmers and teams in 1977. MacDonald served on the coaching staffs of Jack Nelson, a former United States Olympic Swim Coach, at swim camp in Ft. Lauderdale and Bob Miller, a former National AAU Coach of the Year. At Colby, MacDonald led the women's team to a combined 23-6 dual-meet record in his three years, while also helping the Mules earn their first All-American swimmer in 1988, in addition to leading the men's program to its highest winning-percentage in program history as of 1988. COACHING TIMELINE: 1974-85: Bangor High School (Head Swim Coach) 1985-88: Colby College (Head Men's and Women's Swim & Dive Coach) 2017-Present: Husson University (Assistant Head Coach)