300 Wins—Nagro’s Legacy Built on Leadership and Love

Sadaf Sharifi

Immediately upon the Final out landed in a glove and the scoreboard confirmed the 300^th win, the dugout at the Mount got activated. For Nagro, it was not just a number, it was a milestone that was the result of so many years of steady work to believe in her players and a deep sincere love towards softball.  

Anna M. Nagro, was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. After high school she went to Saint Bonaventure University and after earning her bachelor's degree she went to Canisius College to get her masters. She began her coaching career at an early age. She was 21 years old when she started working at D’Youville College where she worked and accomplished three seasons at Division three level.  She came to mount Saint Mary's university at the age of 24, Where, she mentions, she grew up, not just as a coach but also as a leader. 

“Reaching 300 career wins is humbling,” she said. Those 300 career wins showed her the results of years of commitment, passion and hard work. 

“Coaching isn't just about winning; it's about daily investment in people in believing in a shared vision,” said the Coach. She also mentioned that that number shows consistency, culture, and the great standards they have built over the years. Making 300 career wins was not a goal she planned for, instead she always focused on building something that would last.  

Nagro said she is proud of the legacy she has been building through the years at the Mount. She mentioned that consistency and building long lasting relationships is the key to long term success. As a coach, she said preparation and talent matters, but people matter the most. 

“I love leading young women during formative years in their lives,” Nagro said. She believes that when you focus and you trust the process success is guaranteed and we follow along. She mentioned one of her favorite seasons that stayed in her memory from 2019. She said that the Mount team made the playoffs that season for the first time in 16 years. She called it the “transformative year.”

Courtney Chew (C’26), a member of the Mount Softball team, was asked about Nagro. She said the happiness and the energy surrounding the 300^th win was an unforgettable moment for everyone on the team and for the Mount. 

“It was an electric feeling throughout the dugout,” Chew said. The players and the coach were all extremely excited when the final call was made. Chew pointed out that it was Nagro’s 300^th win, but for the players it was the first win of the season, making the moment that much more special.

Chew said that Nagro stands up for each player because of the love and support she has for her players. She cares about everyone not just her players who play in the field, said Chew. Nagro has been an enormous influence on Chew. She mentioned that Nagro made her get out of her comfort zone and through that she learned to be disciplined in her daily life and have more dedication towards Softball.

“These 300 career wins show how consistent professional in a significant impact Nagro has for players and so many other athletes,” Chew said. The senior mentioned that the seriousness she brings to the games and practices keeps everyone locked in. She described her coach in three words: intense, passionate and competitive.  

 “I want all my players to remember that I made positive impact on the lives,” Nagro said. She believes that the winds fade away, but the relationship always stays. If her athletes leave the program and the university but keep the confidence and are committed to treating people nicely, that is the legacy that matters to her the most.