Softball

Ciro Gentile Named Baruch Head Softball Coach

Release Courtesy Baruch Athletic Communications

NEW YORK - Ciro Gentile has been named Head Coach of the Baruch Softball Team.

The announcement was made by Baruch College Director of Athletics and Recreation, Heather MacCulloch on Monday.

Ciro Gentile is a seasoned coaching professional with over 18 years as Head Varsity Baseball Coach at Uniondale High School on Long Island, where he has led his team to three county-wide League Championships, five League runner-up finishes, and earned three county-wide Coach of the Year honors. His reputation for developing athletes both on and off the field is matched by his results—having guided numerous student-athletes to successful collegiate careers. 

"We are thrilled to welcome Coach Gentile to the Bearcat family," said Heather MacCulloch. "His experience as a teacher and baseball coach translates exceptionally well to the softball field, and his energy, commitment to fundamentals, and ability to connect with student-athletes will help elevate our program. We also know his years of coaching travel softball will add just the right amount of multifaceted coaching we need here at Baruch. We're excited for what's ahead under his leadership."

In addition to his high school leadership, Gentile has served as the Head Coach of the Long Island Gators Softball Program for over a decade (2010 to 2021), coaching championship teams from under 12 through under 18 and capturing multiple United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) Tournament Titles. A dedicated mentor and educator, he also serves as a lead hitting and fielding instructor at baseball and softball summer camps, where he shares his deep knowledge of the game with the next generation of athletes. 

Gentile holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education from SUNY Old Westbury ('85), a Master's in Continuing Education from Stony Brook University ('99), and an Administrative Degree ('02) from the College of New Rochelle. With 35 years of experience as a Special Education teacher, he brings unmatched patience, communication, and insight into player development. 

"I'm incredibly honored to accept the position of Head Softball Coach at Baruch College." Coach Gentile comments. "I want to sincerely thank Heather MacCulloch and Carrie Thomas for entrusting me with this opportunity. I'm excited to lead this program, build a strong team culture, and help our student-athletes grow both on and off the field. Let's get to work — Go Bearcats!"

A former national-level fast pitch softball player himself—earning All-Tournament honors in the Northeast Region—Ciro's passion for the game extends to his family. He coached and trained his daughter, Kellie, to an All-State and All-Northeast Region honors in high school, before she went on to become Academic All-American in both soccer and softball at SUNY Brockport. He and his wife Penny are proud parents to Kellie and Cody.

A lifelong Yankees fan, Ciro enjoys golfing and cherishes his time spent with family and friends. His coaching is driven by a belief in hard work, discipline, and fostering a love for the game that lasts a lifetime.

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