Hall of Fame
Deb DiMatteo (1994-2015)
Deb DiMatteo was an award-winning softball coach for the Chaparrals, leading the program to four NJCAA championships in her 10 seasons at the helm after serving two seasons as an associate head coach. She also served COD as an associate professor of physical education (1994-2015). Her tenure included a 329-114 record, eight consecutive appearances in the NJCAA World Series, four national championships (1998, 2000, 2001 and 2004) and two runner-up finishes (1997 and 2003). DiMatteo was named the NJCAA Softball Coach of the Year in 2000, 2001 and 2004. She is a member of the NJCAA Coaches, Benedictine and Lewis athletic Hall of Fames.
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