Mike Sheppard, Sr. Stadium has been the home for Pirates softball since 2005. The field is named for the legendary Pirates baseball head coach who led Seton Hall to 12 NCAA Tournament appearances and back-to-back College World Series berths in 1974-75. Improvements made to the facility include: brand new synthetic turf both on the infield and the outfield; raised bleachers that have increased the capacity to 700 and will provide better viewing angles; a press box that will accommodate game operations as well as television and radio productions; batting cages within the bullpens for both home and away teams; bench seating and cubbies within each dugout.
In January of 2014, a multimillion dollar expansion and renovation of the fitness center was completed. The new space is over 12,000 square feet in total size, spanning two floors and offering a myriad of state-of-the-art exercise options. The facility boasts a set of cardio stations, two dance studios, free and circuit weight training options as well as men’s and women’s locker rooms with direct access to the Arthur E. Imperatore Natatorium. An expanded program of organized fitness classes is also offered, ranging from Pilates to Zumba and many more.
The recreation center also includes the 13,000-square foot Jack ’68 and Charlotte Lavery Coaching Center houses new office spaces for 42 coaches and administrators and state-of-the-art conference and meeting rooms. The Lavery Coaching Center includes a high-tech video editing room and Smart Board technology that enables our coaches to teach student-athletes using modern, cutting-edge tools.
From the Garden State Parkway (North or South) – Take the Garden State Parkway to Exit 145. Follow directions for 280 West.
From New Jersey Turnpike – Take the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 15W. Follow directions for 280 West.
From 78 East (Local) – Take Exit 49B (Maplewood). Stay to the right off the exit. Make the second right, which is a jug handle, and cross over Springfield Avenue onto Valley Street. Take this street approximately 3 miles to South Orange Avenue. Turn right and proceed 1 mile to the University. Enter through the Farinella Gate on the right.
From 280 West – Take Exit 11B, Day Street/Essex Avenue, Orange. Off-ramp becomes Freeway Drive West. Make a left at the second light onto South Day Street (Joyce Carnegie Place). Make a left at the next light onto Freeway Drive East. Turn right at the next light onto South Center Street. (South Center Street becomes Centre Street.). Follow it approximately 2 miles to the intersection of South Orange Avenue and Centre Street. Enter the University through the Farinella Gate across the intersection on South Orange Avenue
