New Hofstra softball coach, an ex-NYPD captain, taking program to great heights

Nypost · Apr 24, 2026 · 332 words · By Alex Mitchell

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It’s a take-no-prisoners mentality for former NYPD captain and new Hofstra softball coach Susan Cassidy-Lyke.

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What happened

It’s a take-no-prisoners mentality for former NYPD captain and new Hofstra softball coach Susan Cassidy-Lyke.

Why it matters

The devout Catholic, who had a priest bless her new office, is a godsend to the program, which is enjoying an 18-3 conference record — 26-19 overall — in her first season.

Common ground

“Starting in the early fall, we talked about accountability,” Cassidy-Lyke told The Post.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that The former Brooklyn-based officer carries over decades of athletic experience from coaching Holy Trinity High School to four state titles, later switching gears to coach volleyball at LIU, then returning to the diamond as Molloy University’s longtime coach and athletic director?
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Claim 1: “The former Brooklyn-based officer carries over decades of athletic experience from coaching Holy Trinity High School to four state titles, later switching gears to coach volleyball at LIU, then returning to the diamond as Molloy University’s longtime coach and athletic director.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Susan Cassidy-Lyke coached at Molloy University (returning in 2006) and later coached at Hofstra University. The evidence supports her long tenure and roles at Molloy, establishing her history in the sport.

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web search NEUTRAL — Susan Cassidy-Lyke was named the Head Softball Coach prior to the 2006 season, returning to her alma mater as the Director of Athletics and Head Softball Coach in January 2006. In 18 seasons, her team…
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web search NEUTRAL — After nearly 20 years as the Director of Athletics and Head Softball Coach at Molloy, Susan Cassidy-Lyke announced that she would be stepping down from both roles to become the Head Softball Coach at …
https://eccsports.org/news/2025/7/18/general-cassidy-lyke-st…

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Claim 2: “The mantra of going above and beyond has been a hit with Hofstra softball, which is enjoying a banner year in a newly furnished stadium.”

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Two separate web search results confirm that Hofstra Softball is having a successful season and that the team plays in a stadium setting. One source mentions the 'manicured 1,000-seat softball stadium,' corroborating the idea of a new or well-maintained facility.

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web search NEUTRAL — Now the Pride plays in a manicured 1,000-seat softball stadium, and hundreds of fans regularly fill the comfortable seats. The Hofstra players stand outside their dugout after games and cheerfully aut…
https://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/07/nyregion/banner-years-for…

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web search NEUTRAL — Hofstra Softball, a prominent collegiate softball program, is set to showcase its talent and competitive spirit in the upcoming 2026 season.The Hofstra Softball program has built a legacy of excellenc…
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Claim 3: “The devout Catholic, who had a priest bless her new office, is a godsend to the program, which is enjoying an 18-3 conference record — 26-19 overall — in her first season.”

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The claim specifies an 18-3 conference record and 26-19 overall record for the first season. The evidence provided mentions Susan Cassidy-Lyke's tenure and records at Hofstra and Molloy, but none of the live search results or Wikipedia entries confirm these specific season records for her first season.

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Claim 4: “I watched the second plane go in,” she said of the terror attack on the World Trade Center.”

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The claim describes a specific personal experience (witnessing the second plane strike the WTC). The evidence provided contains general, unrelated web search results (JioCinema, List of Fame, etc.) and no information whatsoever regarding Susan Cassidy-Lyke or the World Trade Center attacks.

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Claim 5: “She’s taken them to do homeless outreach in New York City and has the team writing Valentine’s Day cards to elderly nuns on Long Island.”

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The claim details specific community service activities (homeless outreach in NYC, writing cards to nuns on Long Island). The evidence provided contains web search results mentioning Susan Cassidy-Lyke's coaching roles, but none of the retrieved live search results or Wikipedia entries corroborate these specific charitable activities.

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