Riverdale, NY ?“ Susan Hannon announced today that she has resigned her position as Manhattan College?™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 MAAC 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.