Miami-Dade
College
Lady Shark Softball
CARLOS CARO
Head Coach
After serving as an assistant coach for two seasons, Carlos Caro became the Sharks head softball coach in 2005 and promptly set a single season record for most wins in the fast-pitch era. His first Lady Sharks squad ended the year with an impressive 36-14 record, while finishing as the Southern Conference Runner-Up and ranked 7th in the State by the Florida Community College Activities Association. The 2007 squad finished the season with a record of 45- 23, breaking the previously set record of wins; the team also won the Atlantic District Conference, came in second in the FCCAA State Championship and placed fifth at the NJCAA National Championship – the highest any Lady Shark Softball team has ever placed. The team also received votes twice in the season for the top 20 NJCAA national poll.
Caro is excited about this year’s team. “These girls have been playing together for quite some time; we have a strong group of sophomores and a very talented crop of freshman that are dedicated to continue making history.”
A graduate of the University of Havana with a revalidated degree from the University of Central Florida, Caro has revitalized interest in softball at Miami Dade and has built the foundation for a nationally recognized program. “I am dedicated to improving our program at Miami Dade each season,” said Caro.
Caro previously served as the Chief of the Softball Technical Committee for the Dominican Republic National Softball Team, where he led the team to a gold medal at the Central American Games Qualifier in 2005 and a bronze medal at the Central American Games in 2006. Caro was formerly an assistant coach at Cypress Bay High School and Coral Park High School as well as a volunteer assistant coach at Florida International University.
Caro lives in Miami with his wife, Lyan, and his two boys, Carlos Angel, age 3 and Nikolas Manuel, age 2. Caro is also very proud of the fact that he has just become an American citizen.
OMAR RODRIGUEZ
Assistant Coach
Omar Rodriguez grew up in South Florida and has participated in organized baseball and softball for most of his childhood and adult life. He began coaching as a volunteer coach in “Park Ball” at Glades Baseball and Softball League. He soon became an assistant coach and later head coach in the Miami Mini-Canes organization. Under his leadership his teams won or placed very highly in a number of local, state and national tournaments. In 2004 and 2006 his team placed second in State Competitions held in Lakeland, Florida. In 2005 they placed in the top 20 in Nationals in held in Colorado. He inspires team loyalty in that the core of players has remained the same for the last five years. Omar is committed to the success of his teams both on the field and off. He is particularly proud of the loyalty and appreciation his players have shown towards him. and is eager to become a positive influence in their development as successful athletes and students. In the summer of 2007 he coached an elite Miami Lady Canes 18 and under team where he had the additional responsibility to get all the team members exposed to college coaches and scouts. He has been very successful and already a number of players have committed to play for college teams.
Omar lives in Miami with his wife Niurka and their four children; Niurka age 20, Nicole age 17, Noemi age 16 and Omar age 5. He is very proud of his family and the help and support they provide.
Volunteer
Coach – girls softball at Glades Baseball and Softball League (2001-2005)
Coach – Miami Mini Canes travel softball (2002-2006)
Coach – Miami Lady Canes travel softball (2007- present)
Assistant Coach – Coral Gables Senior High School (2005-2006)
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