Kristy Mandato-McLaughlin

Co-owner Kings-Kristy

Kristy Mandato-McLaughlin is a co-owner of Malvern Kings Travel Baseball and serves as the organization’s Team Nurse. She oversees healthcare coordination, player safety and wellness, team finances, uniform and apparel coordination, and day-to-day team logistics and administrative operations, helping ensure a smooth and organized experience for players, coaches, and families.

With an extensive background in nursing and clinical operations, Kristy brings a proactive and preventative approach to athlete care. She began her nursing career in the hospital setting, spending three years in cardiac and medical-surgical care before transitioning into home care, where she worked for six years supporting patients following hospital discharge and managing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary issues, back, knee and hip surgeries as well as wound care to help prevent readmissions.

She later spent two years in outpatient surgery. For the past 13 years, Kristy has worked as a telephonic nurse in healthcare navigation, focusing on preventative care, chronic condition management, and guiding individuals through the healthcare system to ensure they receive the right care at the right time—while also helping them make informed, cost-effective decisions.

She brings this same expertise to Malvern Kings, supporting players and families not only in the event of injuries, but also through preventative guidance—helping navigate care, connect with appropriate providers, and answer questions related to healthcare and insurance. She serves as a trusted resource for families, offering support both on and off the field.

While her baseball background began more recently, Kristy brings a lifelong foundation as a competitive athlete. She was a collegiate soccer player at Shippensburg University. She competed at a high level for over two decades before a career-ending ankle injury in her early 30s.

Kristy grew up in Northeast Philadelphia in a sports-driven family. Her father lived and breathed the game of baseball—playing into his 40s and, even in retirement today, continuing as a PIAA umpire for high school baseball and softball as well as men’s slow-pitch leagues. Through him, she developed a strong understanding of the game and what it takes to be a disciplined, committed athlete.

Her mother was equally influential—playing basketball throughout her youth and high school years before transitioning into volleyball as a mom, where she excelled as a true team player. Known for her ability to keep morale high, she was the kind of teammate everyone wanted, reinforcing the importance of leadership, positivity, and team-first mentality.

Together, those influences shaped Kristy’s mindset, work ethic, and appreciation for both individual performance and team dynamics.

Those experiences now translate directly into her role with Malvern Kings, where she emphasizes structure, accountability, and player development both on and off the field.

What sets Malvern Kings apart is its holistic approach to player development—something most travel teams do not offer. Families benefit from strong, experienced baseball coaching at a high level, combined with access to a dedicated nurse for healthcare guidance, a network of medical and physical therapy support for injury prevention and rehabilitation, and strength and conditioning programming led by a collegiate-level coach. This integrated approach not only supports player health and performance, but also prepares athletes for long-term development, including high-level play and future showcase opportunities.

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Kristy is passionate about creating an environment where young athletes not only grow in their sport, but also develop confidence, resilience, and strong character both on and off the field.

Kristy Mandato-McLaughlin

215-802-1472

Knmrn16@gmail.com

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