University of Connecticut Athletics
Schettini Giving Back to Her Community
7/25/2018 12:00:00 PM | Softball
Played Softball at UConn from 2002-05.
STORRS, Conn. - As the summer months roll on, UConn softball looks to catch up with some of the people who have laid the groundwork to make the team what it is today – reviving its "UConn Softball: Where Are They Now?" feature series to highlight the accomplishments of some of our proud alumnae.
A four-year infielder from 2002-05, Mandy Schettini played for the Huskies under Hall of Fame coach Karen Mullins during an era where UConn won 20 or more games in three seasons. Schettini, a native of Coxsackie, N.Y., made 187 starts in her collegiate career, missing only one game in her freshman season.
Schettini, a career .271 hitter, accounted for eight home runs and drove in 57 runs at UConn. Her defensive prowess earned her a top-five spot in assists in program history (412), while achieving over a .900 fielding percentage in each of her four seasons.
In 2003 and 2004, Schettini was named All-Big East Second Team – including a sophomore season where she led UConn in overall batting average (.354) and in Big East play (.413). As a junior, she scored a team-high 30 runs and nabbed a team-best seven stolen bases.
She graduated with a bachelor's degree in human development and family studies in 2005, another area where the former Husky excelled. Schettini was a four-time selection to the Big East All-Academic All-Star Team for her outstanding performance in the classroom.
Since graduating from UConn, Schettini has found ways to give back to her local community through her professional career. Currently, she works for a non-profit called Capital City Rescue Mission, the largest homeless shelter in upstate New York.
Catch up with Mandy below by reading her responses and stay updated on our alums by visiting our "Where Are They Now?" homepage HERE.
Where do you live?
I live in an apartment overlooking the Hudson River in my hometown of Coxsackie, NY.
What was your major at UConn?
I majored in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS).
What is your current occupation?
I work in the development and fundraising department at a privately funded, non-profit called Capital City Rescue Mission. It is the largest homeless shelter in upstate New York. Much of my job consists of keeping up digital communications with donors or potential donors through website development/maintenance, email and social media correspondence, etc. I also design and create all of our publications (brochures, annual reports, etc.) as well as put on special fundraising events and community outreach events.
What do you consider to be your greatest accomplishment since graduating from UConn?
I have a few accomplishments I'm proud of since leaving UConn. I went on to receive my master's degree in school counseling (although I did not pursue that career path). I have also run in many road/trail races and have gotten into road cycling which satisfies my appetite for competition. (I also have a pretty awesome nine-year-old Siberian Husky named Nokona that I'm pretty sure they modeled the new UConn logo after!) ;-)
What's your favorite UConn softball memory?
There are so many memories and friends that I made when I was at UConn. I especially loved the team parties and dinners our coaches would organize. I have wonderful memories of scavenger hunts around campus, spaghetti dinners and Christmas parties - and one fantastic night before an important Big East doubleheader when we very stealthily toilet papered Coach Pat's yard.
How did your time at UConn help prepare you for life after graduation?
My time at UConn, especially with the softball team, really gave me the tools that I needed to be successful in the real world. It gave me leadership skills, taught me how to relate to people in many different situations and also taught me how to be a competitor while dealing with failure and learning from my mistakes (and there were many to be learned from). My years as a Husky have also helped me to stay positive and persevere through some difficult situations.
A four-year infielder from 2002-05, Mandy Schettini played for the Huskies under Hall of Fame coach Karen Mullins during an era where UConn won 20 or more games in three seasons. Schettini, a native of Coxsackie, N.Y., made 187 starts in her collegiate career, missing only one game in her freshman season.
Schettini, a career .271 hitter, accounted for eight home runs and drove in 57 runs at UConn. Her defensive prowess earned her a top-five spot in assists in program history (412), while achieving over a .900 fielding percentage in each of her four seasons.
In 2003 and 2004, Schettini was named All-Big East Second Team – including a sophomore season where she led UConn in overall batting average (.354) and in Big East play (.413). As a junior, she scored a team-high 30 runs and nabbed a team-best seven stolen bases.
She graduated with a bachelor's degree in human development and family studies in 2005, another area where the former Husky excelled. Schettini was a four-time selection to the Big East All-Academic All-Star Team for her outstanding performance in the classroom.
Since graduating from UConn, Schettini has found ways to give back to her local community through her professional career. Currently, she works for a non-profit called Capital City Rescue Mission, the largest homeless shelter in upstate New York.
Catch up with Mandy below by reading her responses and stay updated on our alums by visiting our "Where Are They Now?" homepage HERE.
Where do you live?
I live in an apartment overlooking the Hudson River in my hometown of Coxsackie, NY.
What was your major at UConn?
I majored in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS).
What is your current occupation?
I work in the development and fundraising department at a privately funded, non-profit called Capital City Rescue Mission. It is the largest homeless shelter in upstate New York. Much of my job consists of keeping up digital communications with donors or potential donors through website development/maintenance, email and social media correspondence, etc. I also design and create all of our publications (brochures, annual reports, etc.) as well as put on special fundraising events and community outreach events.
What do you consider to be your greatest accomplishment since graduating from UConn?
I have a few accomplishments I'm proud of since leaving UConn. I went on to receive my master's degree in school counseling (although I did not pursue that career path). I have also run in many road/trail races and have gotten into road cycling which satisfies my appetite for competition. (I also have a pretty awesome nine-year-old Siberian Husky named Nokona that I'm pretty sure they modeled the new UConn logo after!) ;-)
What's your favorite UConn softball memory?
There are so many memories and friends that I made when I was at UConn. I especially loved the team parties and dinners our coaches would organize. I have wonderful memories of scavenger hunts around campus, spaghetti dinners and Christmas parties - and one fantastic night before an important Big East doubleheader when we very stealthily toilet papered Coach Pat's yard.
How did your time at UConn help prepare you for life after graduation?
My time at UConn, especially with the softball team, really gave me the tools that I needed to be successful in the real world. It gave me leadership skills, taught me how to relate to people in many different situations and also taught me how to be a competitor while dealing with failure and learning from my mistakes (and there were many to be learned from). My years as a Husky have also helped me to stay positive and persevere through some difficult situations.
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