Emily Piergustavo is in her first year as the Rhode Island Softball Hitting Coach and Recruiting Coordinator.
She joins the Rams following a stint with Tufts, where she served as the Jumbos' assistant coach. Piergustavo worked as the team's hitting coach while helping to plan practices, clinics and travel.
From Milford, Mass. originally, Piergustavo was a member of the softball team at the University of Connecticut as an undergraduate. She played for the Huskies from 2019 to 2022 before graduating with a degree in sport management. An infielder for the Huskies who primarily played the corner positions, Piergustavo appeared in 75 games with 45 starts during her career. She was also a member of UConn's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
Piergustavo then played one season at Atlantic 10 foe St. Bonaventure University in 2023 while earning a Master's degree in sport administration. There she made made 45 starts between shortstop and third base for the Bonnies.
At Milford High School, Piergustavo played for the 2017 Massachusetts Division I State Championship squad and was the Hockomock League MVP that season. She was a senior captain in softball, she was also a two-time captain of the basketball team and played volleyball as well.
