This week on the ABCA Podcast we are joined by ABCA/ATEC NCAA Div. II Coach of the Year University of Tampa head coach, Joe Urso. Urso is one of the most accomplished coaches in college baseball history, building one of the greatest dynasties in the game, developed countless professional players, and established a standard of excellence that very few programs at any level can match.

Since taking over the Spartans in 2001, Urso has turned Tampa into the gold standard of NCAA Div. II baseball, building a program defined by championships, player development, consistency, and an unwavering commitment to winning.

In 2026, Urso led Tampa to its third consecutive NCAA Div. II National Championship, becoming the first program in Div. II baseball history to win three straight national titles. The Spartans finished the season with an impressive 51-9 record, defeating West Chester University 8-4 in the deciding game of the National Championship Series in Cary, North Carolina. That victory gave Tampa its 11th National Championship in program history and the eighth under Urso’s leadership—an incredible accomplishment that further solidifies his place among the greatest coaches in college baseball history.

Urso has accumulated more than 1,100 career victories, won numerous Sunshine State Conference championships, made multiple trips to the NCAA Div. II College World Series, and earned national recognition as one of the premier coaches in the country, including being named the 2025 ABCA/ATEC NCAA Div. II National Coach of the Year.

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