Darren Olivo enters his second season with the Piedmont softball program in the fall of 2023 after two seasons with Pitt Community College in Greenville, North Carolina.
During his first season with the Lady Lions, Olivo helped the team to yet another winning season, as Piedmont went 25-18 and delivered a 10-6 mark in the first season of the Collegiate Conference of the South. Olivo helped four Lady Lions earn All-CCS honors while sophomore Jasmine Lowery broke out with an outstanding season at the plate, garnering NFCA All-Region recognition.
As the assistant coach for the Bulldogs, Olivo helped the team to a 34-12 record last year, tied for third in Region X. In 46 games, the bulldogs amassed 492 hits, 431 runs, and a team batting average of .380.
Before becoming an assistant coach at PCC, Olivo was the head coach at Godwin High School and a coach/instructor at QUAD Athletics in Henrico, Virginia. While leading the Eagles, he held a 58-26 record and a state semi-final appearance finishing third in the state. At QUAD Athletics, Olivo worked primarily with hitters, infielders, and catchers.
Olivo began his baseball collegiate playing career at Brevard College before transferring to Rappahannock Community College for his sophomore year. Ultimately, he ended his career as a preferred walk-on at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia.
Olivo graduated from Longwood University in 2014 with his bachelor's of science in special education. He then earned a master's of education in special education in the spring of 2015.
He will assist head coach Terry Martin in all aspects of the softball program.
Last updated 8/23
