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Diana Rose
Head Coach, Long Island Pride Futures
Coach Rose brings over 27 years of teaching and coaching experience to the Long Island Pride Fastpitch organization. She is currently the head coach of the Pride Futures Team, where she shares her passion for the game and helps young athletes develop their skills and love for softball.
A proud product of Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, and Sachem North High School, Coach Rose was a standout player who played a key role in her team’s success, winning a league title, a Suffolk County Championship, and advancing to the state finals, where her team earned a #2 ranking. She graduated in 1991 and continued her softball career at Hofstra University.
At Hofstra, Diana was a four-year starter for the Division I softball team under Coach Bill Edwards. She played third base and shortstop, helping her team win four consecutive conference championships and reach the NCAA Regionals for the first time in program history. In 1993, she was named team MVP, and as a senior, she earned NFCA Regional All-American Second Team honors and All-Conference recognition.
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After her playing career, Coach Rose returned to the Sachem School District as a physical education teacher and coach. Over her 22 years of coaching, she has led teams at every level, including seven years at the middle school level, one year as a junior varsity coach, six years as an assistant varsity coach, and eight years as the varsity softball coach. During her tenure, the varsity team won two league titles. In addition to softball, Coach Rose also coached volleyball and soccer for nine years.
Now as head coach of the Long Island Pride Futures Team, Coach Rose combines her vast experience and passion for teaching to help young players grow both on and off the field. Her dedication to fostering talent and building confidence ensures that every athlete she works with reaches their full potential. Coach Rose is proud to be part of the Long Island Pride Fastpitch family and is committed to shaping the next generation of softball players with her expertise, leadership, and love for the game.