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