MCLA's Ameen tabbed as MASCAC Coach of the Year by his peers
Trailblazer softball head coach Mike Ameen has been selected as the 2013 MASCAC Coach of the Year following a vote by his peers. The honor is the first for Ameen during his three year tenure.
2013 Softball All MASCAC Release
North Adams, MA- MCLA head softball coach Mike Ameen has been tabbed as the 2013 MASCAC Coach of the Year following a vote of the conference coaches. The honor is the first for Ameen during his Trailblazer tenure.
Ameen led MCLA to a 19-20 record, however they were 10-4 in MASCAC play. The Trailblazers are the second seed in this week's postseason tournament and will host the winner of Framingham State and Worcester State on Friday at 3pm.
The Trailblazers improved from a six win campaign in 2012 to 19 wins this season. MCLA is entering the tournament on a hot streak, having gone 9-2 in their last eleven games. Included in that stretch were sweeps of MASCAC foes Framingham, Westfield, and Mass. Maritime.
Ameen's honor is the first for the Trailblazers softball program since 2003. MCLA actually started out 4-11 this season before turning it around. They went an impressive 15-9 over the last three weeks of the regular season, cementing their status in the postseason tournament.
Ameen's troops will be set for the double elimination bracket beginning on Friday. Check out www.mascac.com for the up to date tournament brackets and scores.