Thomas Pincince

Bio

Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) President Zulma R. Toro announced on January 14, 2022 that long-time Blue Devil administrator Tom Pincince was named CCSU's next Director of Athletics.

Pincince had served as the CCSU interim Director of Athletics since December 2019 and spent the 17 prior seasons leading the department's communications efforts as Assistant Athletic Director for Communication and Media Services.

"Tom's performance as interim Athletics Director illustrated his capability to lead our coaches and staff. He also demonstrated his dedication and sincere investment in our student-athletes. I am confident that Tom will continue that level of commitment while elevating the profile of our Blue Devils and athletic programs," Toro said.

The Blue Devils have achieved unprecedented success since the return from the Covid-19 pandemic, including a league-best 26 Northeast Conference Championships during that time.  Central has led the NEC in league titles in each of the last six seasons.

The Blue Devils have started the 2025-26 season where they left off from the previous year capturing a league-best three NEC Championships, including a second-straight trip to the Division I FCS playoffs after a second-straight NEC football title under third-year head coach Adam Lechtenberg.  They also won titles in men’s and women’s cross country and the women’s soccer team advanced to the NEC Championship game.

Central student-athletes reached new levels of success during the 2024-25 season, winning a school and league-record seven NEC Championships.  Central also won the men’s basketball regular season title for the second-straight season under fifth-year head coach Patrick Sellers.  The Blue Devils won 20+ games in back-to-back years for the first time in their Division I history.  

The historic season in New Britain was capped by a 3.18 overall GPA among CCSU’s 500+ student-athletes, with 14 of 16 teams earning a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

2025-2026 DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS (Fall 2025)

• 3 Northeast Conference Championships (league-high)
• 3.19 Fall student-athlete GPA, 13 of 16 teams with GPA above 3.0
• Football FCS playoff appearance (2^nd straight), NEC Coach of the Year
• 148 Dean’s List students, 40 President’s List (4.0 GPA)

2024-2025 DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

• 7 Northeast Conference Championships (school and conference record)
• 270 student-athletes named to the Northeast Conference Honor Roll (3.2+ GPA)
• 108 student-athletes named to the Commissioner’s Honor Roll (3.75+ GPA)
• 3.18 overall student-athlete GPA, 14 of 16 teams with GPA above 3.0
• 263 Dean’s List students, 77 President’s List (4.0 GPA)
• 6 student-athletes chosen as Northeast Conference Scholar-Athletes (league-high)
• 7 NEC Coach of the Year awards
• Football FCS playoff appearance
• Men’s Basketball back-to-back NEC Regular Season champions
• Men’s Basketball back-to-back 20-win seasons for the first time in CCSU Division I history
• Baseball NCAA Tournament appearance – Auburn Regional
• 2 student-athletes represented CCSU as individuals at NCAA women’s cross-country championships and the NCAA Men’s Outdoor Track Championships

2020-2024 DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

• 16 Northeast Conference Championships (league-high)
• 1,100+ student-athletes named to the Northeast Conference Honor Roll (3.2+ GPA)
• 25+ student-athletes chosen as Northeast Conference Scholar-Athletes
• 30 +individual Northeast Conference champions, 500+ student-athletes named All-Conference

Pincince joined the department as Assistant Director of Athletics and Sports Information Director in August 2002. He went on to become Assistant Director of Athletics for Communication and Media Services, charged with managing the communications efforts for the entire department, including the evolution of the Blue Devils' online presence. He also served as program administrator for the men's basketball and baseball teams.

A native of Woonsocket, R.I., Pincince's collegiate athletic career began with a four-year stint as a member of the Stonehill College football program. After graduating in 1997, Pincince moved into administrative roles at Fairfield University, the University of New Haven, and the University of Hartford.

“CCSU is a special place. It’s been home for me for over 20 years," Pincince said. "I’m honored to lead our department and our student-athletes, thankful for the opportunity and truly grateful to be a Blue Devil. As I’ve said for the last two years, we will do this together, as we always do!”

Pincince, and his wife, Kyle, reside in West Hartford and have three daughters: Isabella, Sophia, and Lucy.