Joe Antonio

Hitting instructor, Joe Antonio

Coach Joe Antonio started his coaching career at Henninger and Central High School, located in Syracuse. In 1975, he helped start the Northeastern Collegiate Baseball League in upstate NY. From 1975 to 1987, Antonio was the skipper for the semi-pro, Syracuse Junior Chiefs.

1977 is the year coach would find his home for the next 23 years, as head coach for the Lazers of Onondaga Community College. At the helm Mr. Antonio compiled 8 Regional III Championships and an appearance in the 1987 Division 1 Junior College World Series.

Joe has been award the privilege of being named the Regional III head coach of the year eight times. The Northeast District Coach of the Year was an honor bestowed on Joe in 1987. In ten years as the head coach for the New York Empire State Games he captured two bronze, three silver and one gold medal. Fifteen of his player have signed professional contracts with two earning Major League experience.

Coach Antonio looks forward to teaching your future big leaguer.