Mandie Nocita

Mandie Nocita joined the Nebraska softball program in December 2022 as the Director of Video Technology, Analytics and Player Development. 

A 2009 Missouri Western graduate, Nocita started for the Griffons at third base from 2006-09. Nocita earned her master’s degree in Kinesiology, Sport Management from Central Missouri in 2013. 

As the Director of Video Technology and Analytics, Nocita will be responsible for all of the Huskers’ video needs, including the shooting and editing of practice and game video, which includes tagging every pitch during the season. She will also assist the coaching staff with advanced opponent video scouting. 

An Omaha, Neb., native, Mandie and her husband Grant have two kids, Turner and Marin, along with two dogs, Lucy and Dash. 

COACHING EXPERIENCE 

• Buena Vista (2015-2022) 

  • Head Coach (eight years) 
  • 148-130 (50-64 A-R-C) career record 
• Missouri Western State (2011-2014)
  • Assistant Coach (four years) 

COACHING ACCOLADES

• American Rivers Conference Coach of the Year (2022) 
• American Rivers Conference Title (2022)
• NCAA Regional Tournament Berth (2022) 
• Coached One American Rivers Conference Player of the Year (2022) 
• Coached 16 All-Conference Selections 
• Coached Eight All-Region Honorees 
• Coached One First Team Capital One Academic All-District Player 

PLAYING ACCOLADES

• Three-Time Honorable Mention All-MIAA 
• Top Two in Missouri Western State Records 
  • Career Runs (2nd, 172) 
  • Career Stolen Bases (2nd, 82) 
• Missouri Western Female Student-Athlete of the Year (2009)

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Worked with Top Club Organizations and High Schools in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri 
• Serve the National Fastpitch Coaches Association and NCAA in leadership roles and on select committees 
• Served as a coach for a USA represented team in 2016 and 2018 with the AIST organization