GETTYSBURG, Pa. – After spending the 2026 season as interim head coach, Madelyn Yannetti has been named to the permanent role, announced by Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation Troy Dell '95 on Tuesday.

Yannetti guided the Bullets to the No. 3 seed in the Centennial Conference (CC) and into the postseason in her first year at the helm.

"Madelyn proved on the field and beyond this spring that our softball was in great hands under her leadership," Dell said. "She has a clear vision for the program and how she wants to continue to develop our team as a strong presence in the conference, region and nationally. I'm excited for the future of our softball program under her guidance."

Originally hired as the full-time assistant coach, Yannetti was promoted to interim head coach for the 2026 season in September. This spring, she guided the Bullets to their fourth straight 20-win season and conference tournament bid. She mentored three all-conference players, including the program's eighth CC Player of the Year. Two of those players also earned all-region honors while Player of the Year Renee Laczkowski went on to be named an All-American.

"I am incredibly honored, grateful, and excited to serve as the head softball coach at Gettysburg College," Yannetti said. "I would like to sincerely thank Troy Dell, the search committee, and everyone involved in the interview process for their trust and confidence in me. I am deeply appreciative of their support and belief in the future of our program. I am excited to continue building on the foundation we have established, helping our student-athletes grow both on and off the field, and striving for excellence in everything we do. I look forward to leading a program that makes our players, alumni, and the entire Gettysburg community proud."

Gettysburg ranked in the top four in the conference in no fewer than 12 offensive categories this spring, including second in scoring at 5.73 runs per game and second with 126 walks.

No stranger to Gettysburg, she returned to the staff in a part-time role in 2024, working primarily with the pitching staff, for her second stint with the squad. She was a key member of the coaching staff that was CC and NFCA regional coaching staff of the year and won the program's first regional championship in 2025.

Prior to joining the staff in a full-time capacity, she a health and physical education teacher at Red Land High School between 2022 and 2025. She specialized in engaging reluctant and nontraditional learners by creating inclusive, low-pressure physical activities that promote movement, self-esteem, and positive attitudes toward physical education. Additionally, she supervised the aquatics department, overseeing programs, operations and instructional standards.

Yannetti also served four seasons as the varsity head softball coach, leading the Patriots to the Mid-Penn Keystone division title and District 3 Class 5A championship in 2025. It was the program's first division crown since 1999 and first district title ever. Red Land went 20-3 and made it to the second round of the state playoffs.

Yannetti brings national championship experience to the program. A 2019 Messiah graduate, she was part of the 2016 national runner-up squad. She holds several collegiate accolades, including NCAA Softball Championship all-tournament team, NFCA second-team all-east region and first-team All-MAC Commonwealth. She is still one of just two pitchers in Division III history to throw at least 19 shutout innings in a single game. She tossed 19 scoreless innings in a 1-0 win over Arcadia on May 6, 2017.

In addition to a stellar collegiate career, Yannetti was also drafted in 2019 to the Professional Softball League. She played for one season professionally before starting her coaching career.

A local product, she played for Gettysburg High School and still holds the school's single-season record for RBIs (32 in 2015) and pitching strikeouts (141 in 2014). She also holds the Warriors' career records for batting average (.465), hits (120), home runs (11), RBIs (84) and slugging percentage (.717).