Jackie Velardi begins her thirteenth season as an assistant coach for the Cougars following a stellar career on the field from 2004-07. An all-Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference first team selection in 2005, Velardi batted .299 and amassed 162 hits and 95 RBIs in 203 career games.
As the starting first baseman, she played a significant role in Caldwell’s run to the 2004 College World Series, batting .336 with three home runs and 20 RBIs. Velardi turned in her best season as a senior in 2007, when she hit .340 with 27 runs and 25 RBIs while earning a spot on the CACC all-Tournament team. During her four seasons at Caldwell, the Cougars won four CACC regular-season titles, three CACC Tournament crowns and an NCAA Northeast Region championship, while compiling an overall record of 156-51.
Velardi graduated from Caldwell with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies in 2007. She currently resides in Belleville, N.J.
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