LI Heat Fastpitch is dedicated to the development of young women as student athletes. Our teams play at a highly competitive level throughout the Northeast, facing some of the best competition available. In recent years the organization has steadily grown into a major name in fastpitch softball. Since taking over LI Heat in 2019, Coach Rob Aplin has guided over 40 of his athletes into fulfilling their dreams of playing D1, D2 and D3 college softball. Along with his many years of softball experience he has built an outstanding reputation in the softball community.
What the college coaches are saying about Coach Rob Aplin and the LI Heat:
“Coach Rob understands the importance aligning each player’s skills, goals, and aspirations with the best possible path forward. I always look forward to getting to some LI Heat games over the recruiting season because I know the athletes are going to be not only talented, but also well rounded young athletes looking to play and succeed at the next level. ” -SAMANTHA HOWE, MT SAINT MARY’S COLLEGE
“Coach Aplin exemplifies the ideal relationship between a travel ball and college coach. He advocates for his players while being realistic about their talent and abilities. Rob wants to find the right fit for each of his players while understanding the demands and expectations unique to each college program he gets to know and communicates with.” -MOLLY O’DONNELL, SUNY CORTLAND
“Coach Rob Aplin is a person with integrity, honesty and loyalty to his players. His honesty to me as a college coach is what I respect in him most. I enjoy watching his teams compete because I know I will watch a group of players compete, not just “play.” There are a few things that I think separate travel programs and I think Rob sets his program apart because he genuinely puts the players first. If I lived close to LI, I wouldn’t hesitate to have my daughter play in his program.” -SALLY MILLER, THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY
“Coach Rob has been a great coach over the years and has guided many athletes to the next level. He is personable, honest and understands what it takes to guide athletes to the right athletic and academic fit when they approach the collegiate level.”-CARLA CAMPAGNA, ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
“I truly feel what Coach Rob is doing with the LI Heat is excellent and he is doing this for all the right reasons. Not only is he a good coach, he is a good person.” – MARK SERGIO, PURCHASE COLLEGE
“Rob Aplin is straight forward about his players. The coaches know we won’t be told information that isn’t true. His players are coached and they work on the mental, SBIQ, as well as the physical aspects of the game.” – TONY CICCARELLO, SUNY FREDONIA
“Coach Rob has been involved in fastpitch softball for an extremely long time. He’s honest with his collegiate coaches on the capabilities of his players and works hard to match them to the right program that will fit them both academically and athletically.” – SUSAN CASSIDY, MOLLOY COLLEGE
“Coach Rob Aplin has been a great resource for myself and our program in recommending high quality student athletes to us. He is a great guy and communicator who has always been open and honest with conversations about his athletes who are interested in our program and their potential for success here at New Paltz. I am grateful for the relationship we have with Coach Rob and the Heat organization.” -KRYSTI MARONSKI, SUNY NEW PALTZ
“Coach Rob teaches his athletes to play the game the right way. He brings the best out in his athletes by creating an enjoyable and educational environment.” -GLENN MOORE, WAGNER COLLEGE
“Rob Aplin is an accomplished coach who helps his athletes mature on and off the field. He has guided many players through the recruiting process so they have a better opportunity of attending a school where they can flourish as a student-athlete. He speaks about his players with honesty and integrity which makes him a great asset to everyone involved.” -CLAUDIA STABILE, PACE UNIVERSITY
“Coach Rob has been coaching up his athletes for many years now. It has been a pleasure seeing the Heat organization grow throughout the years. He has been a great resource to not only myself, but many coaches across all levels. Great coach, even better human!” -SAM VAN DORN, SUNY PLATTSBURGH (2020-2024)
“Coach Rob has a wealth of knowledge of the game, his players and their academics. I can always count on his players to be well coached and understand the game. He has a great handle not only in their athletic talent but also what his players are looking academically in a college. I enjoy coming to watch and recruiting his players. I know when I speak to Rob he has their best interest in mind and knows which players are a great fit for my college.” -DAVID SYLVESTER, SUNY GENESEO
