Rachel Seiverd joins the Hornet staff as a 1styear Division 1 Assistant Coach bringing a strong background in NCAA Division II softball, player development, education, and leadership to the coaching staff. A former Division II student-athlete, Seiverd understands firsthand the commitment, discipline, preparation, and competitive mindset required to succeed at the collegiate level. Seiverd has coached at the NCAA Division II level, gaining extensive experience in player development, recruiting, practice planning, game preparation, team management, and building a competitive team culture. During her time at East Stroudsburg University, Seiverd helped lead the program to its first NCAA Division II Women’s Softball World Series appearance in 2023 as well as be a part of the NFCA 2023 Atlantic Region Coaching Staff of the Year. The experience provided valuable insight into competing at the highest levels of Division II softball and developing a program capable of sustained success. Seiverd has also served as a coach at Wilmington University, continuing her work in player development, recruiting, game preparation, and building a competitive and supportive environment for student-athletes.Seiverd had a successful playing career at East Stroudsburg University as a First Baseman and Catcher for all 4 years of her collegiate career. Her experience as both a player and coach has shaped her approach to teaching the game, allowing her to provide student-athletes with perspective from both sides of the coaching relationship. In addition to her collegiate coaching experience, Seiverd has built a career in education as a Health and Physical Education teacher. She currently teaches students in grades 6–8 at George Read Middle School. Her background in education has strengthened her ability to communicate effectively, build relationships, teach fundamental concepts, and create an environment focused on individual growth and development.
