RIVERDALE, NY (May 14, 2002) - Susan Hannon announced today that she has resigned her position as Manhattan's head softball coach to pursue a professional career as a high school guidance counselor at Rye Neck High School in Mamaroneck, NY. Hannon served as the Lady Jaspers head coach for the past six years, compiling a record of 107-160-1, including a 15-27 record this past season.
In 1999, Hannon guided Manhattan to its first-ever Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship and an NCAA Tournament appearance. It was Manhattan's first conference championship in any sport other than basketball or track and field.
Under Hannon's direction, the team has been repeatedly honored at the national level for its academic success. According to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA), the 2000-2001 squad finished second in the nation in grade point average for all Division I schools. Hannon's teams have not finished lower than 11th since taking over the helm, including consecutive fourth place finishes in 1999 and 2000. For the 2000-2001, the Jaspers finished with an overall GPA of 3.53, including a 3.61 in-season GPA.
