Softball

George LeGacy begins his first season at the helm of the women's softball team. LeGacy replaces Johanna DiCarlo, who was recently named athletic director at Westboro High School.

He has spent the last seven seasons as an assistant coach for the Engineers.  He served as the pitching coach and helped with the transformation of the program from cellar-dweller to a conference and regional contender.   

"George has been a vital part of WPI Softball for the past seven years as an assistant," said Dana L. Harmon, WPI Director of Athletic, Physical Education and Recreation.  "He brings the necessary qualities and experience to now lead our program successfully into the future."

With LeGacy on the staff, WPI set the school record with 23 wins in 2006 and reached the double-elimination portion of the NEWMAC Tournament.  In 2007 the Engineers were regionally ranked throughout the spring and missed qualifying for the NEWMAC Tournament on a tie-breaker. 

LeGacy also has enjoyed success coaching youth softball teams.  For the past 16 years, he has served as the head coach of the Central Mass Sting, a under-19 ASA-Pony summer travel team.  Legacy's responsibilities include player and coach recruitment, player skill development, practice planning and game management and strategy.  To date, he has coached over 640 ASA/Pony official tournament games.

The 2008 season will mark the fifth year for assistant Mike Warren.  Hired by former coach Joanna DiCarlo, Warren will take on added responsibilities for first coach George Legacy.  Known around Central Massachusetts as a hitting guru, Mike serves as the bench coach and is in an integral part of the in-game decision making.   Warren also is responsible for the defensive alignments and is heavily involved in recruiting.    

Prior to his arrival on Boynton Hill, Warren polished his coaching skills as an assistant for six years at Quabbin Regional under the tutelage of legendary head coach Kevin Kane.   He has also extensive experience coaching summer ball with Legacy, leading the Central Mass Sting from 2002 until last season.

A native of Worcester, Warren and his wife Denise now reside in Princeton.  The couple has three children (Scott, Matthew and Angela) and two grandchildren (Charlei and Nathan).