James Landreneau
Manager
James Landreneau, the winningest coach in McNeese softball history, is in his 14th season with the program and 10th as head coach, compiling a 339–181 overall record and a 163–41 mark in Southland Conference play. He reached his 300th career win on February 7, 2025, and became the program’s all-time wins leader one week later. A four-time Southland Conference Coach of the Year, Landreneau has guided the Cowgirls to four consecutive regular season titles (2022–2025) and three straight conference tournament championships (2021–2023), while leading multiple NCAA Regional runs and a program-record 47-win season in 2023. His teams have consistently ranked among the nation’s best statistically, including leading the country in doubles in 2025. Under his leadership, McNeese players have earned two All-American honors, 55 All-Southland selections, and numerous individual awards, highlighted by Erika Piancastelli, a four-time conference Player of the Year and former Olympian. Landreneau owns the top conference winning percentage (.799) in league history and ranks among the all-time leaders in overall wins, continuing to build one of the most successful eras in program history.
Connor Schneider
Assistant Coach
Schneider, a senior infielder at McNeese, will be joining the Gators coaching staff for the summer. Schneider is from Papillion, Nebraska and has been at McNeese for 3 years. As a junior in 2024, Schneider started 12 games in 13 appearances. He earned 9 hits, while scoring 2 runs, had one double, and stole one base. In 2024, Schneider also was a part of the SLC Commissioner's Honor Roll.
Carl Labit
Assistant Coach
Labit, a Rummel graduate, spent several seasons as the pitching coach at De La Salle. He spent last summer as the pitching coach for the Baton Rouge Rougarou. He hopes his expertise will help the Gator's young pitchers develop through the summer.
