Athletic Administration
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Mandy
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Mandy Schuerman came to PC in August of 2006 and will serve as an assistant coach for the Presbyterian softball team under new head coach Dave Majeski.
Schuerman a former All-Southeastern Conference selection at the University of Florida joins the staff as the head pitching coach. Although her primary responsibility is the development of the pitching staff, she also assists Majeski with all other aspects of the program.
“We’re extremely lucky to hire someone of Mandy’s ability and experience,” said Majeski. “Her accolades speak for themselves.
As a player she was an amazing athlete who greatly succeeded both in the pitching circle and at the plate. The way she pushed herself and compete will easily translate itself to the players she coaches. Our softball will make huge strides under her direction.
At the University of Florida Schuerman was a dual threat for the Gators, seeing time at every position except catcher and centerfielder. At the plate she ranks second in UF history in career on base percentage (.399) and walks (116). She also rates in the top five in Gators’ history in home runs (15) and doubles (37). Schuerman’s 43 walks in the 2002 season still ranks third best in a single season, while her .423 on base percentage from that season is fourth best in program history. She is also top 10 in school history in runs scored, hits triples and stolen base percentage for a career and a single season.
In the circle Schuerman pitched from 2002-05 and ranks third in most games finished (33). She also ranks seventh in career strikeouts per game (4.64) which was punctuated when she averaged 5.69 strikeouts per seven innings during the 2005 season. She is also top 10 in school history in lowest career ERA (2.74), opponent batting average (.253) and win percentage (.537). She also ranks top 10 in saves, complete games and innings pitched.
After her career with the Gators softball team Schuerman spent a year teaching and coaching at Madison County High School in Madison, Fla. She served as the head softball coach and assistant volleyball coach. She holds a B.A. in Criminology from Florida.