Bridget Hurlman is entering her third season as head coach of the Manhattan University softball team.

2025 saw another season of double digit wins for the Green and White, including a five-game MAAC winning streak in the early half of the season. Manhattan reached a 7-6 conference record at that point, holding above a .500 winning percentage in MAAC play for the first time in Hurlman's tenure. 

Her inaugural campaign in 2024 brought new life into the program, with the Jaspers reaching double-digit conference wins for the first time since 2021. Hurlman guided three hitters who reached the 40 mark on the season, with infielders Gabriella Mazzotta and Maddy Weir as well as Junior outfielder Lindsey Hoag reaching the plateau. 

Hurlman arrives in Riverdale after serving as the head softball coach at the University of Rhode Island from 2016-21. While at URI, Hurlman coached two Atlantic 10 All-Conference selections, five All-Rookie picks, and two Academic All-Conference honorees. Her players have also earned 12 weekly conference honors. In 2019, Rhode Island increased its win total for the second straight season, winning 17 games - the most games in seven seasons. The team also set single-season program records in home runs (33), slugging percentage (.398), on-base percentage (.341), and team batting average (.260) was Rhody's highest since 1997, and the fifth highest in program history that season. 

Before URI, Hurlman spent six seasons as an assistant coach at Manhattan College. She served as the recruiting coordinator and hitting coach under former head coach Tom Pardalis. While with the Jaspers, from 2009-15, Manhattan was 59-45 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) play, finishing .500 or better in league play in five out of six seasons. In her final year on staff, Manhattan was 26-20 overall and 13-7 in MAAC games. 

During her time at Manhattan, Hurlman coached six All-MAAC First Team selections and three All-MAAC Second Team honorees. She recruited 2015 MAAC Player of the Year Elena Bowman, as well as 2015 All-Rookie Team pitcher Briana Matazinsky, who was 9-7 with a 3.91 ERA while also batting .276 with six home runs.

Being successful off the field was just as important as being successful on the field. In 2014, the Jaspers competed in the MAAC championship game and posted a cumulative team grade-point average of 3.40.

Hurlman began her coaching career as an assistant at SUNY Purchase in 2007, where she worked primarily with the pitchers and catchers.

Hurlman played softball at Marist, where she was a two-time All-MAAC selection and three-time MAAC All-Academic honoree during her playing career. Hurlman graduated cum laude from Marist in 2006 and received a master's degree in sports management from St. John's in May 2012.

What Are They Saying…

"I have known Coach Hurlman for over two decades. She is a person of great character who has played and coached softball at the highest level. She's a top-notch recruiter with a good eye for talent. She has a great personality and is very familiar with the Riverdale area. She knows what it takes to be successful in the MAAC and the Jasper way." - Tom Pardalis, former Manhattan College Head Softball Coach 

"Congratulations to Manhattan College on hiring a quality coach and an even better person! Bridget's familiarity and previous success with the MAAC conference, institution, and program will allow for a smooth transition. She has a national recruiting network and her knowledge and passion for the game will lead the way for future success. All the best to Bridget and the Jaspers." - Melissa Inouye, Fordham University Head Softball Coach

"I am very excited that Bridget Hurlman will be returning to Gaelic Park to be the next Head Coach of the Manhattan College Softball program. Having played under Coach Hurlman, I experienced firsthand her tireless work ethic and passion for the game. Her positive influence both on and off the field greatly impacted the program. I am excited to watch her make her mark as the Head Coach of the Jasper program!" - Kate Bowen, Diane L. Potter '57 Head Softball Coach at Springfield College, 2014 Manhattan College Valedictorian and Alumnus