
In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we check in with Head Baseball Coach Eric Cirella from Salve Regina. During this interview we cover Coach Cirella's experience as an NCAA record-holding DIII baseball player, and talk about his path to coaching. We also recap the previous season, and look ahead to the current one—discussing key roster additions and losses, impact players to watch, key schedule matchups, team strengths, the team's recent College World Series appearance, why fans should be excited about the upcoming season, and why potential recruits and transfers should consider the Salve Regina program.
00:00:00-Introduction
00:04:28-About Coach Cirella
00:10:32-The Path to Coaching
00:15:05-Recapping the 2025 Season
00:22:21-Holes to Fill Going Into 2026
00:26:52-Strengths as a Team
00:31:40-Key Returning Players
00:33:52-Spring Schedule and Key Matchups
00:37:33-Non-Conference Scheduling in the NPI Era
00:41:06-Coaching Style and Expectations
00:45:06-The Salve Regina Recruiting Pitch
00:46:57-Lightning Round