Delude enters her third season as Head Softball Coach and Assistant Sports Information Director. In the past two seasons the Vixens have placed three players on the ODAC Sportsmanship team, one player on the ODAC Honorable mention team, and in 2010 six players were named to the ODAC All-Academic team.

Delude came to Sweet Briar after coaching at Stonehill College for six years.  Prior to that post, Delude served as assistant coach for four years.  While at Stonehill, Delude guided her teams to the highest win totals for the softball program.  Through her guidance her teams have excelled both on the field and in the classroom.  She coached a number of all conference teams and all conference academic teams.

Delude was a four-year varsity athlete for Stonehill, and she batted .260 during her senior season of 1998 and led the team in RBI.  She is a member of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA).

At Sweet Briar, Delude also serves as Assistant Sports Information Director.   She is responsible for Field Hockey and Swimming sports information duties.  In addition, Delude serves as a recruiting facilitator. She helps organize athletic open houses and coordinates the department recruiting system.