The unparalleled accomplishments of Kortmann and his staff have led to the Blackbirds earning NEC Coaching Staff of the Year honors nine times (1996, 1998, 2000-04, 2010, 2016) and four players (Rosette Rough, Randi Gillespie, Blaire Porter and Bianca Mejia) being named All-Americans during his tenure. From 1999-2000, Kortmann was the NFCA Division I All-American Committee Mid-Atlantic Region chair and part of the selection process of Division I All-Americans in Oklahoma at the College World Series. LIU won two of three games from Merrimack this past weekend. Kortmann has coached almost 100 all-conference players, nine NEC Pitchers of the Year, five NEC Newcomers of the Year, and five NEC Player of the Year honorees. From 1987-90, Alaimo was the head women's basketball coach at LIU Brooklyn and undertook the role as head coach of the women's tennis team from 1988-93. School of Computer Science, Innovation & Management Engineering Doug Spatafore. Since then he has taught an area studies course on contemporary Chinese history and politics, and several seminars on Chinese foreign relations. In 1999, he guided the team to an NEC Tournament championship and the schools first NCAA Regional appearance. He resides in Manalapan, N.J., with his wife Monica and their four children: Fallon, Conor, Kerrie and Shannon. It marked the first time the LIU cheerleading and dance teams performed together in the competition, along with mascot Finley, as part of the new open program competition. Kortmann also eclipsed a coaching milestone with a victory over Saint Francis (Pa.) on March 25, 2012. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. He chaired the NCAA Format Committee and the East Region Advisory Committee. Long Island University's Post campus uniquely resides on the 330-acre estate formerly known as Hillwood. For compliance, scheduling & contracts, please contact, Associate Director of Athletics for Recreation and Facilities/NCAA Diversity & Inclusion Designee, Associate Director for Athletic Training, Student Wellness, and Academic Success/SWA, Head Cross Country & Track and Field Coach/Facilities Operations Manager, Head Women's Soccer Coach/Events & Facilities Coordinator, Head Women's Basketball Coach/Student-Athlete Success Coordinator, Head Women's Volleyball Coach/Athletic Alumni Engagement Officer, Assistant Cross Country and Track & Field Coach, Head Men's Basketball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, Assistant Men's & Women's Volleyball Coach, Head Men's Volleyball Coach/Athletic Alumni Engagment Officer, Associate Head Equestrian Coach/Faculty Advisor. She also oversees all day-to-day operations of the athletic media relations office, including the departments social media, event staffing and management, budget and departmental publicity efforts. The game marks the wind of an eight-game homestand for the Sharks. Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Colonel E. David Woycik, Jr. (Ret) Esq. Cindy Lewis. 12 Northwestern. Kortmann continues to challenge his team by competing against nationally-ranked schools, lifting the Blackbirds onto the national scene in collegiate softball. His program has produced 29 all-region selections, including 15 first-team members, and his teams have recorded eight 30-plus win seasons. In 2009, the Blackbirds defeated their first-ever ranked team with an 11-6 win over No. Please verify image below If your information is incorrect, please contact your local campus IT department. With the team successes comes individual player honors and the past few seasons have been no different. SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS AWARDED EACH YEAR, We will open the door to hundreds of opportunities in business, science, media, technology, and public service. Compliance. A former standout on the basketball court, Alaimo scored over 1,400 points combined between St. Francis (N.Y.) and the College of New Rochelle. Faculty & Staff Email Login Victories over UMass and Boston University helped propel the Blackbirds to the best finish in program history and garnered the team votes in the final National Fastpitch Coaches Association Top 25 Poll. Undergraduate Bulletin The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Hofstra is 2-3 against LIU since the LIU Brooklyn and LIU Post athletic departments merged. Kortmann continues to challenge his team by competing against nationally-ranked schools, lifting the Blackbirds onto the national scene in collegiate softball. LIU Headlines, College of Education, Information and Technology, School of Computer Science, Innovation & Management Engineering, School of Visual Arts, Communications and Digital Technologies. For their efforts, Kortmann and his staff were named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Northeast Coaching Staff of the Year, marking the third time in his career he and his staff have received the award. Post Commencement Skip To Main Content Pause . Kortmann has already left an enduring mark on the program, but year in and year out he and his staff are committed to winning championships and bringing his team to the national stage. It is through this success that Kortmann is able to walk into some of the most prestigious amateur softball tournaments in the country and recruit and sign the nations best players. The teams played each other four times last season with the Sharks winning three games. Jamie Apicella Associate Director of Athletics for Facilities. Brian Hughes Associate Director of Athletics for Budgets Phone: 3852 Email: brian.hughes@liu.edu Return to Staff The trio of shortstop Bianca Mejia (2009), pitcher Blaire Porter (2008) and first baseman Randi Gillespie (2007) all earned spots on the Easton All-America Second Team in recent years. Bryan Graff. Verification. DOVER, Del. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Kortmann directed LIU to a dominant 2002 performance with a 21-1 conference record. Kortmann has coached almost 100 all-conference players, nine NEC Pitchers of the Year, five NEC Newcomers of the Year, and five NEC Player of the Year honorees. Faculty / Staff Directory. dbarney@lockhaven.edu. Executive Associate Director of Athletics and Senior Woman Administrator. Prior to her stint at Fairleigh Dickinson, Alaimo was with LIU Brooklyn from 1987-2001. The Blackbirds advanced to the NEC Tournament finalbefore falling to Central Connecticut. Lloyd Ribner III Deputy Director of Athletics. 16 Ohio State and No. The official staff directory for the Post University Eagles. She also was the departments NCAA compliance coordinator during those four years, overseeing the administration and certification of the departments teams. Alaimo served the last four years of that time as Senior Associate Director of Athletics. The Fried Center. LIU advanced tofourstraight NEC Tournament title games between 2012-16, and came from the number four seed in 2018 to get to the title game against recent powerhouse Saint Francis U. once again. The third-seeded Sharks won the MAAC title and ended top-seeded Wagner's 100-game winning streak against conference opponents with a 13-12 overtime win in Sunday's championship game. Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance, Associate Director of Athletics for Facilities, Associate Director of Athletics for Budgets, Associate Director of Athletics for Advancement, Associate Dean of Students/Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Senior Associate Director of Recreational Sports, Associate Director for Recreational Sports Fitness and Intramurals, Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations, Director of Athletic Operations and Special Events, Assistant to the Director of Athletic Operations, Head Junior Varsity Coach/Assistant Varsity Coach, The Schwarz Institute for Physical Therapy. Strength and Conditioning. Jessica Roque Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance. Elevated to full-time status in 1998, Kortmann also serves as business manager for the athletic department, handling the day-to-day operations of department budgets. In 2012, a young group of Blackbirds that featured 10 underclassmen swept through the Northeast Conference Tournament and advanced to the program's ninth NCAA Tournament in 14 years. cindy.lewis@hofstra.edu. LIU produced a final-round raw score of 184.1333, topping runner-up St. John's (181.7333) and third-place South Dakota (179.5333). She serves as the primary contact for several Blackbird teams, including men's basketball, men's soccer, bowling and women's lacrosse. Kortmann directed LIU to a dominant 2002 performance with a 21-1 conference record. "Our girls have a special opportunity to not only play competitive Division I softball at LIU, but they are doing it in the heart of New York City where there will be countless opportunities for them after they graduate," Kortmann said. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department Sticky bar Footer Privacy Policy Kortmann maintains a hands-on approach with all facets of his team. Pride of Long Island NIL Exchange. He was also a member of the LIU Fiscal Integrity Committee. Athletic Facilities Rental Information. Proceeds are recycled back into the Pioneer ecosystem to build more student ventures and fund scholarships. During that span, Kortmann has built a perennial softball powerhouse in downtown Brooklyn by earning ten Northeast Conference championships (1999-00, 2003-04, 2006-08, 2010, 2012, 2016) and subsequent appearances in the NCAA Division I Women's College World Series field. In 1999, he guided the team to an NEC Tournament championship and the schools first NCAA Regional appearance. He also was a member of the NEC Sports Committee for softball. He expects the young women that set foot on the downtown Brooklyn campus to compete and succeed in the game of life. The official staff directory for the LIU Sharks. Athletics Department 179 Livingston Street Brooklyn, New York 11201 Staff Directory Members By Category/Department 2023 St. Francis Brooklyn College Athletics Phone: (718) 488-1523. Give. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. LIU Post Pioneers Mobile. In 2010, Mejia, Porter, and Brynn Lewis were all named to the first team, while fellow Blackbirds Mariesha Marker and Chelsea Martinson were named to the NFCA All-Northeast Region Second Team. Prior to serving as Deputy Director and Senior Associate Athletic Director, Alaimo was an Assistant Athletic Director from 1987-90 and an Associate AD/Compliance Coordinator from 1992-97. The Blackbirds advanced to the NEC Tournament finalbefore falling to Central Connecticut. LIU teams have been among the top hitting and fielding squads in the NEC. Deputy Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator. Kortmann received a Bachelor of Science degree in management from Rider University in 1980 and an MBA from Lehigh University in 1982. Alex Trezza Head Coach Phone: (718) 488-1538 Email: alexander.trezza@liu.edu Alex Trezza begins his second season as head baseball coach at LIU Brooklyn in 2015-16.
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