Coach Gabe
Coach Gabe has been coaching since 2010, beginning his journey with Black Rock Little League, where he coached his oldest daughter’s softball team. Recognizing his passion for helping young athletes, he became the President of Softball for Black Rock League, helping to grow the program over six years.
In 2016, seeking to expand his impact, Coach Gabe launched a travel softball program originally called the Bridgeport Pride. He soon realized the program’s name could be misleading, so he rebranded it as Connecticut Pride, emphasizing that it’s a program for girls from all neighboring towns.
Since then, Coach Gabe has coached multiple teams, from 10U to 18U, teaching skills like pitching, playing multiple positions, and fostering courage in girls who may have doubted themselves. When he’s not coaching, Coach Gabe works for the City of Bridgeport as one of there electrician.
Coach Jose
Coach Jose began with Connecticut Pride in 2023. His coaching journey started with Caribe Baseball, coaching his son’s baseball team. When his daughter expressed interest in softball, he transitioned to coaching with Caribe Softball.
Looking for a more challenging experience for his daughter, he enrolled her in Connecticut Pride, where she is now thriving as a catcher, shortstop, and outfielder. Outside of coaching, Coach Jose is an electrician working for a private company.
Coach Daisy
Coach Daisy has been coaching since 2011. She began her coaching journey with Black Rock Little League alongside Coach Gabe, guiding her daughters’ teams. She also served as Vice President of Softball for Black Rock Little League, working closely with Coach Gabe to help expand the program.
Driven to make a greater impact, Coach Daisy helped build the Connecticut Pride program from the ground up. She wears many hats—coaching the girls, organizing uniforms, coordinating fundraisers, scheduling games, and managing team logistics. Outside of coaching, she works with the Norwalk Board of Education as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for students with autism. In the evenings, Daisy works at Cortica in Trumbull, CT, where she supports children on the spectrum both in clinical settings and in their homes.
Assistant Coach Luis
I’ve loved the game since I was a kid—starting with watching my uncle and his friends play at Seaside Park, then spending my teens and twenties enjoying pick-up games with friends and family. It’s a passion that has always brought joy and connection into my life.
My coaching journey kicked off in 2021 when my daughter showed interest in softball for the Stratford Recreation League. Supporting her from the sidelines was a fantastic first step—helping her develop skills, build confidence, and deepen her understanding of the game.
In 2025, I had the wonderful opportunity to step up and assist with her current team, CT Pride. Being more hands-on with a full team has been an exciting and rewarding experience. Watching these young athletes grow, bond, and unite as a team has rekindled my love for the game and reminded me of why it’s so special to me.
Assistant Coach Tati
Coach Tatianna’s softball story began at just 8 years old when she stepped onto the field with Black Rock Little League. From the very beginning, she fell in love with the game and quickly discovered her passion for pitching.
At the age of 10, Tatianna joined the Connecticut Pride, where she spent years developing her skills, competing at a high level, and creating lifelong memories. Throughout her softball career, her primary position has always been pitcher, with shortstop serving as her strong secondary position. Whether she was dominating in the circle or making big plays in the infield, Tatianna was always ready to help her team succeed.
She continued her softball journey at Kolbe Cathedral High School, where she proudly represented her school and continued to grow as both an athlete and leader.
After graduating high school, Tatianna decided to take her talents to the collegiate level and is currently attending Post University, where she continues to pursue both her academic and athletic goals.
Today, Coach Tatianna brings her enthusiasm, experience, and love of the game to the next generation of players. She understands what it takes to progress from Little League to travel softball and then on to college athletics, making her a great role model for young athletes with big dreams.
We’re proud of our dedicated coaches who help develop not only skilled softball players but also confident, courageous young women.