ASHLAND, Va. – Randolph-Macon College Director of Athletics Jeff Burns has announced the hire of Krysti Maronski-Neufeldt as head coach of the softball program.
 
"The success of the softball program created a great deal of interest in the position," said Burns. "Krysti raised to the top based on her outstanding performance as a student-athlete, college recruiter, extensive head coaching experience and success at the DIII level. Krysti is committed to our mission of developing the mind and character of our students and eagerly welcomes the pressures associated with a top ten program."
 
A decorated coach in six seasons at the helm of SUNY New Paltz, Maronski-Neufeldt accumulated a 127-62-1 (.668) record, leading to SUNYAC Coach of the Year honors 2023 and 2024. From 2019-2024, the Hawks made four SUNYAC Tournament appearances, including her first season and each of the last three seasons, and won a conference title in 2024. During the 2024 campaign, Maronski-Neufeldt led the Hawks to a 36-8 record overall and a 17-1 record in conference play, marching the program to its first NCAA Tournament appearance. With her ninth win of the year, she became the fastest coach in SUNY New Paltz history to reach 100 wins.
 
Maronski-Neufeldt coached five NFCA All-Region Players, a two-time SUNYAC Pitcher of the Year, two SUNYAC Player of the Year selections, one SUNYAC Rookie of the Year, and 12 All-conference selections while in New Paltz.
 
"I would like to extend my gratitude to Jeff Burns and Randolph-Macon College for the opportunity to join such a distinguished athletic department and esteemed institution," said Maronski-Neufeldt. "The college's genuine commitment to supporting its athletic programs and student-athletes is truly impressive."
 
Prior to her time at SUNY New Paltz, Maronski-Neufeldt coached at her alma mater, Rowan University, where she was on NFCA Hall of Famer Kim Wilson's staff from 2014-18. She helped lead the Profs to two NJAC titles in 2016 and 2018 and reached the College Softball World Series in both years, finishing third in 2016.
 
Maronski-Neufeldt began her playing career at Rider University in 2010, spending two years with the Broncs before transferring to Rowan in 2012. In Glassboro, Maronski-Neufeldt earned All-NJAC honors and was named the Most Outstanding Pitcher of the 2014 Ithaca Regional in the NCAA Tournament. She finished her career as Rowan's all-time leader in career ERA (0.93), career K/7 (7.7), single season strikeouts (259), single season K/7 (9.25), and single game strikeouts (16).
 
"I am honored to lead the Yellow Jackets softball program into its next chapter and am fully aware of the legacy of excellence established by the exceptional coaches and student-athletes who came before," stated Maronski-Neufeldt. "I am excited to begin this journey, get to know the talented young women of the program, and work together to achieve new levels of success and high standards."
 
Maronski-Neufeldt graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Health and Exercise Science from Rowan University in 2015. Two years later, she graduated from Coker College with a Master of Science in College Athletic Administration.