Local softball coach to be keynote speaker at conference

HERKIMER — Herkimer University head softball mentor Peter “PJ” Anadio will be a keynote speaker at the New York Point out General public Substantial University Athletic Association’s inaugural Student Leadership Convention, which will get area nearly Friday.

Anadio has served as the head softball mentor due to the fact 2010. Below his leadership, the Generals have a 379-75 report and took dwelling the Countrywide Championship title in 2013. He’s been named Region III Mentor of the Yr 3 times, is a 7-time Conference Coach of the Yr honoree, and has been named the Mountain Valley Collegiate Conference Co-Mentor of the Calendar year each individual yr since 2011.

Anadio explained. “It is a excellent prospect for not only myself but for Herkimer College or university as nicely. But in truth, this isn’t about us. I am far more enthralled and passionate about the eyes, ears, and souls on the other aspect: the pupil-athletes.”

His presentation, “All About that Drip – Psychological Toughness,” will check out how student-athletes can mentally put together for the future leg of their journey as they get prepared to head to college or be part of the workforce. Anadio mentioned he hopes to encourage them “to be mentally tough, persistent, regular, and to slide in enjoy with the system. To be relentless in their pursuit of regardless of what it is they request.”