Beausoleil named Mitchell coach
Travis Beausoleil has been named head coach of the Mitchell
College baseball team, as announced by Director of Athletics
Maureen White on Friday.
Beausoleil will make his collegiate head coaching debut with the
Mariners. He most recently served as a member of the support staff
for the University of Connecticut baseball team, a
nationally-ranked program that advanced to the NCAA Super Regional
this past season.
"We are excited to add Travis to our coaching staff" said White.
"Not only does he possess the tools that translate to success on
the field – leadership, competitiveness, and a sharp baseball
mind – but he's also committed to developing our
student-athletes off the field. I expect he will sustain the
program's recent success and build Mitchell baseball into a
consistent winner that competes for championships."
Beausoleil's baseball knowledge has been gleaned from some of the
top coaches in the state. At UConn he worked alongside head coach
Jim Penders and (current University of Hartford head coach) Justin
Blood. He also played for Roger Bidwell at UConn Avery Point and
for John Schiffner at Plainfield High School.
"Travis is very well prepared to be a head coach, and Mitchell
College is going to be rewarded multiple times over for making this
hire," said Penders. "He's a fantastic young coach who is extremely
bright and has unbelievable energy. He knows how to communicate
with the players. He has such a passion for the game and a desire
to coach and educate young people."
Beausoleil began his collegiate playing career at UConn Avery
Point where he was a two-time All-New England shortstop. He was the
New England Region 21 Conference Player of the Year in 2007 and
also garnered All-America second team honors. He helped the
Pointers to two conference championships before completing his
career at NC Wesleyan College, where he was a two-year starter at
second base and a captain in final season.
A graduate of Plainfield High School, Beausoleil was a four-time
ECC All-Conference infielder and an all-state selection as a
senior. His playing resume also includes a summer with the Chatham
A's of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
Beausoleil graduated from NC Wesleyan with a degree in political
science and justice studies and received his Master's in political
science from the University of Connecticut.
