Hall of Fame

The following was printed on Laura Klutsarits' Hall of Fame Plaque:

Laura Klutsarits served as the head softball coach at Siena Heights University from 2006 to 2025, guiding the program for nearly half of its existence and establishing herself as one of the most impactful leaders in Saints athletics. Over her 20 seasons at the helm, Klutsarits compiled 395 victories, ranking among the most successful coaches in program history.

Her 2019 team achieved one of the most notable seasons in Saints softball history, winning 35 games and capturing the WHAC Tournament Championship, the second‑highest single‑season win total in program history. That championship run secured the program’s berth in the NAIA National Tournament.

Klutsarits’ teams excelled academically throughout her tenure. The Saints earned 17 NAIA Scholar Team Awards, along with 11 consecutive NFCA Scholar Team honors, including seven top‑ten national finishes and two No. 1 overall rankings. Individually, her student‑athletes accumulated 106 NAIA Scholar‑Athlete awards, 133 Academic All‑WHAC honors, and 188 NFCA Scholar‑Athlete recognitions.

On the field, Klutsarits coached six NAIA All‑Americans, including two First Team selections, one Second Team honoree, and three Honorable Mention recipients. She also guided one WHAC Player of the Year, one WHAC Pitcher of the Year, and 76 All‑WHAC honorees. Her athletes additionally earned two NFCA All‑American honors and ten NFCA All‑Region selections.  Klutsarits was recognized as the WHAC Coach of Character four times in her career.

Beyond her coaching responsibilities, Klutsarits provided extensive service to both the WHAC and the NAIA. She served as the WHAC Softball Coaches Chair for 16 seasons and held leadership roles within the NAIA Softball Coaches Association for 16 consecutive years. She was also a member of the NAIA National Tournament Games Committee for 18 straight seasons, contributing significantly to the governance and advancement of the sport at the national level. In addition, she served Siena Heights as an assistant sports information director during her tenure.

Klutsarits’ commitment to student success extended well beyond competition. Over her more than two decades at Siena Heights, over 73% of the student‑athletes who came to SHU to play softball graduated from the university, including every student‑athlete who completed their eligibility under her leadership.

Laura Klutsarits leaves a lasting legacy defined by competitive achievement, academic excellence, and dedicated service to Siena Heights University and the broader softball community.