Plymouth State University Men's Baseball

Andy Theriault was named interim baseball coach on April 7, following the resignation of former head coach Ryan McIntosh.   Theriault brings more than 15 years of coaching experience spanning travel, prep, collegiate, and summer baseball. Previously on staff with the Panthers from 2019-21, he served as pitching coach while assisting in recruiting and player development. His coaching resume also includes stops at Brewster Academy, Saint Joseph's College of Maine and Gordon College before returning to Plymouth as an assistant in 2026.   Theriault enjoyed significant success with the Brockton Rox of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL) from 2017-20. As pitching coach in 2017, he oversaw a staff that led the league in ERA, shutouts and batting average against while winning a league-best 32 games. He later transitioned to hitting coach before being promoted to manager, leading the Rox to the league's top record in 2019 and earning All-Star Game managerial honors.   A native of Wolfeboro, Theriault was a standout multi-sport athlete at Kingswood Regional High School, earning All-State honors in both baseball and football. He continued his playing career at Castleton University before transferring to Southern New Hampshire University, where he earned a degree in Business Administration.   "We are confident in Andy's leadership and experience to guide our program during this transition," said Director of Athletics Kim Bownes. "He has a strong understanding of Plymouth State baseball and a proven track record of developing student-athletes and building competitive teams."   "My family and I are extrememly excited to be rejoining the Plymouth State University community," said Theriault. "I look forward to guiding the baseball program to the standards expected of us by all those who have worn the uniform and called PSU home. Roll State!"

Dennis McManus is in his fourth year as an assistant coach in 2025-26 after spending the previous three years as a coach’s aide. McManus had spent 31 years in the dugout as head coach from 1985-2015. McManus’ experience, knowledge of the game of baseball and relationships with alumni, faculty and the local community all add to his priceless value to the baseball program. During his time as head coach McManus amassed 506 wins – the most wins by any coach in any sport in school history. In 2012, McManus led the team to an LEC Tournament runner up finish, to go along with multiple ECAC runner up appearances.   McManus has served on numerous ECAC and NCAA tournament selection committees, as well as being the President of the NEIBA (New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association). He served on the NEIBA executive committee for 14 years, and in 2021 was selected into the NEIBA Hall of Fame.   McManus also coached the Laconia Wilkins-Smith Post 1 American Legion team from 1993-1995, leading the team to its only State Championship in its 93-year history in 1993. Additionally, McManus coached the Concord Quarry Dogs in the competitive New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) from 2001-2003, reaching the playoffs two of those three seasons.    McManus graduated from Plymouth State in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and earned a Master of Science in Physical Education and Athletic Training from Indiana University in 1975. Over the years McManus has been awarded many prestigious awards, most notably: 2009 NEIBA Jack Butterfield Award presented for outstanding work and devotion to college baseball 2013 Pat Storer Award for service to students, staff, and faculty as PSU 2015 Ut Prosim Award for supporting the profession of athletic training and PSU McManus is a native of Concord, N.H. and currently lives with his wife Debbie in Campton. They have two daughters, Erin and Kelly, and two grandsons, Sean and Michael.