D2SSC
Moderately Competitive

Florida Tech Softball

Panthers

SSC · Melbourne, FL

Developing ProgramGrads earn $43K/yr

$46K

In-state tuition

7.2

Scholarships

equivalencies (partial scholarships)

64%

Graduation rate

Room & board: $14K

Tuition and graduation rate: College Scorecard, released June 10, 2026. Room and board: IPEDS 2023-2024.

Florida Tech softball at a glance

Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D2.

Conference level
Division II
Est. year, all in
$60,240Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
Debt as a share of year-10 pay
63%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
Total enrollment
8,516

Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard (released June 10, 2026). Conference level: CommitBound.

Program Info

Division
D2
Conference
SSC
Location
Melbourne, FL
Scholarships
7.2 equivalencies

What Florida Tech Coaches Look For

Recruiting benchmarks for D2 programs. Min = on the radar, Competitive = solidly in the pool, Elite = stands out.

Pitching Velocity
56 mphMin
58 mphCompetitive
62 mphElite
Exit Velocity (Tee)
64 mphMin
67 mphCompetitive
72 mphElite
Home to 1st (RH)
3.2 secMin
3 secCompetitive
2.9 secElite
Overhand Throw (IF)
56 mphMin
59 mphCompetitive
62 mphElite
Pop Time (2B)
2.1 secMin
2 secCompetitive
1.85 secElite
GPA
2.5Min
3Competitive
3.4Elite

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Recruiting Timeline

D2 contact rules for Florida Tech. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.

Class of 2028 — currently a Junior

When Coaches Can Contact You

Any time — D2 softball coaches can call, text, email, and DM with no date restriction

Campus Visits

Unofficial visits anytime; in-person contact with coaches (on or off campus) and official visits start June 15 after sophomore year

Offers & Commitments

Verbal offers can happen anytime and are not binding. Softball has one signing date (the second Wednesday of November of senior year) and no separate spring period; each school sets its own final deadline. (The written offer of athletics aid replaced the NLI in October 2024.)

Key Dates

  • Any time — electronic contact allowed
  • June 15 after sophomore year — in-person contact and official visits open
  • Second Wednesday of November, senior year — signing opens (no spring period)

Updated for 2026-27 NCAA rules

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Coaching Staff

Val Silvestrini

Head Coach

v•••@fit.edu

Verified against the school's athletics site

Shanysse Emerenciana

Assistant Coach

Tina Velazquez Livingston

Assistant Coach

Xiarysse Emerenciana

Volunteer Assistant Coach

Tim Stockton

Volunteer Assistant Coach

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Tournament Attendance

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Upcoming events whose organizer currently lists Florida Tech on their attending-college list. Attendance is set by organizers and can change.

Florida fall showcase
Nov 20, 2026Clearwater, FL

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Florida Tech softball roster outlook

Florida Tech carries 22 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 5 seniors and graduate students leave after this season.

Softball field showing players leaving and returning by positionPositions losing players are shaded darker. The numbers for each position are in the list that follows.
  • Pitchers: 0 leaving, 6 returning.
  • Catchers: 1 leaving, 3 returning.
  • Infielders: 2 leaving, 5 returning.
  • Outfielders: 2 leaving, 3 returning.
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Florida Tech 2026-2027 roster by position: players leaving after this season and returning
PositionLeavingReturning
Pitchers06
Catchers13
Infielders25
Outfielders23

From the program's published 2026-2027 roster. “Leaving” counts seniors and graduate students; juniors who transfer or leave early are not included, and players with remaining eligibility can return.

Camps & Clinics

Camp dates not yet available for Florida Tech.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get recruited by Florida Tech softball?

Start by filling out the Florida Tech recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Florida Tech coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.

Does Florida Tech offer softball scholarships?

Florida Tech is a D2 program. 7.2 equivalencies.

Who is the head coach at Florida Tech?

The current head coach is Val Silvestrini. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.

Location

Recruiting Difficulty

Moderately Competitive

This program offers good opportunities for dedicated student-athletes. Travel ball experience and solid academics will strengthen your candidacy.

Graduate Outcomes

Median earnings (10yr)
$43,137/yr
Median earnings (6yr)
$41,941/yr
Median student debt
$27,000
Admission rate
58%

Consider ROI — 10-year median earnings vs. four years of published tuition

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Academic Profile

Avg. net price
$35,639/yr
SAT range (EBRW + Math)
1120–1320
ACT range
23–28

Avg. net price is the actual average cost after aid — not sticker tuition. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released June 10, 2026.

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Quick Facts

Division
D2
Conference
SSC
State
FL
Camps Listed
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