Timothy Mayo assumed the head coaching duties at Nichols College in the summer of 2018 and enters the new campaign as the third winningest coach in program history. He was named Assistant Director of Athletics in 2021.
Mayo finished his eighth season with the Bison with an 23-19 overall record, including a 10-8 conference record. Under his guidance, the Bison finished first in the Conference of New England in stolen bases (110), second in the CNE in home runs (33) and double plays turned (39), and third in hits (425) and RBI (273). In the overall standings, Nichols landed in fourth in the CNE, maintaining the program’s streak of consecutive playoff berths in each year of Mayo's tenure. Upon the conclusion of the 2026 season, the Bison squad saw seven CNE All-Conference entries for the second straight season, including sophomore outfielder Ryan Keating and sophomore utility player Andrew Rocca earning first team honors. Additionally, Mayo's Bison earned six CNE weekly honors throughout the year.
Since arriving at Nichols College, Mayo has guided the Bison baseball program through one of its most successful eras, consistently elevating the program into conference championship contention and record-setting offensive production. Under his leadership, Nichols has produced multiple 20+ win seasons, including one of the winningest campaigns in program history at 29 victories in 2024, as well as a 26-18 season (2025) that saw the Bison finish 11-5 in Conference of New England play and advance to the conference championship game as the No. 2 seed - the highest postseason seeding in program history. Across his tenure, Mayo has developed numerous All-Conference, All-Region, and All-America performers while helping the program reach sustained postseason competitiveness.
Mayo’s teams have also rewritten the program record book, establishing new single-season marks for home runs, stolen bases, runs scored, RBI, doubles, total bases, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and ERA. His players have earned a wide range of individual accolades, including conference Player of the Year, Pitcher of the Year, Rookie of the Year, All-Region recognition, and All-America honors, as well as the program’s first Rawlings Gold Glove Award winner in Brennan Hyde during the 2024 campaign. His leadership has also produced milestone achievements, including his 100th career victory in a 16-4 win over Clark University on April 25. 2024, and consistent placement among the program’s all-time wins leaders.
In addition to on-field success, Mayo was named Conference Coach of the Year in 2021 after guiding Nichols to a record-setting season and the program’s highest winning percentage in over 15 years (.625). His teams have been defined by offensive firepower, strong pitching development, and consistent competitiveness within conference play, while also producing strong academic and leadership recognition across the roster. Beyond Nichols, Mayo brings extensive coaching and player development experience at the collegiate and regional levels, including assistant coaching roles at Eastern Connecticut State, Trinity College, Elms College, and Western New England, as well as national team and high school coaching experience. He is also the founder of Dream Bat Company and the Dream Bat Bombers Player Development Program, both focused on player development and advancing amateur talent to the next level.
Prior to his time at Nichols, Mayo spent three years at Trinity (CT) College as a full-time assistant coach and recruiting coordinator (2016-18), helping the Bantams to a 57-50 record during that span (2016-18) and an appearance in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Championship game in 2016. Mayo recruited at both the regional and national level, created detailed daily practice plans, and managed all aspects of alumni relations, including reunion, network nights, and donations.
Mayo is also the founder and owner of Dream Bat Company, which was created in 2005 and has produced bats used by many current professional players, most notable A.J. Pollack of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Mayo began making bats in his basement and garage when he was coaching the Holyoke Giants, and used his players to test them. Dream Bat served as the official bat of the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) from 2011-14 and the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL) from 2010-12. They currently have two factories which produce the bats, which are sold at various stores and hitting facilities in the region.
Additionally, Mayo founded and previously served as the general manager of the Dream Bat Bombers Player Development Baseball Program, which opened its doors in 2010. The Dream Bat Bombers are a hand selected group of high school players with an aspiration to play college baseball. The program is a year-round, wood bat baseball development club that is dedicated to player development and preparing high school players for the next level. Mayo was responsible for recruiting players for the program, managing and mentoring interns and coaches, scheduling, budgeting and fundraising, and the program’s website and social media accounts.
Mayo holds certifications from Savage Pitching and is Rapsodo Certified as well.
Before Trinity, Mayo was the lead assistant and pitching coach at Eastern Connecticut State (2014-16). The Warriors posted a two-year mark of 55-26 (.79 winning pct.) and earned the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Division III Baseball Regional in 2014, when his pitching staff was No. 12 in the country in earned run average (ERA). Mayo was instrumental in the recruiting efforts of American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) All-America pick Alex Zachary.
Mayo began his collegiate coaching career at Elms (2009), helping the Blazers advance to the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Championship game. The following year, Mayo moved on to Commonwealth Coast Conference affiliate Western New England, where he remained until 2014. The Golden Bears made four appearances in the NCAA Regionals with Mayo on staff, advancing to the College World Series in 2011. His staff allowed the second-fewest walks in the country in 2011.
From 2004-09, Mayo was both the pitching coach for the baseball team at Longmeadow High School, where he also spent time as the head coach of the freshman team (2004-07). He later was a bench coach on the USA Women’s National Baseball Team (2012-14; 2016), accompanying them to the World Cup in South Korea in 2016.
Mayo earned his Bachelor of Science from Springfield College in 2003 and his master’s degree in Education two years later. He was a Dean’s List student from 2001-03 as well as a member of the Pride baseball program.
Career Record at Nichols
