Coach Anthony J. Marino is a graduate Hofstra University where he holds a BS as an Exercise Specialist and a Masters Degree in Physical Education. He is a full time Physical Education Teacher for the Chappaqua Central School District where he was hired in 2001. Coach Marino is a teacher and Head Varsity Baseball Coach at Horace Greeley High School. He brings with him more than 30 years of baseball experience and is a former NCAA Division 1 Baseball Player and Coach at Hofstra University.
Coach Marino is the 8th coach in history for Greeley and is the 2nd longest tenured coach in program history. This season will begin his 13th season at the helm of the Quakers Baseball Program (15th overall), and during his tenure Marino has turned the Quakers into a stable and consistent program. Before his arrival the program was going through a time of turnover. Prior to his taking over the head coaching role, Greeley went through 3 coaches in 5 years (and 6 coaches in 15 years). In only his 2nd season, he was the 2005 recipient of League Coach of The Year, that year Coach Marino helped guide the Quakers to their first League Title since 1978, thus breaking a twenty-seven year drought. His teams have gone on to win 3 of the schools 7 league titles (2005, 2010, 2015) and narrowly missed a fourth in 2006. He has since won the Coach Of The Year Award in 2010 and again in 2015 while also being recognized as the Conference Coach Of The Year in 2015. During his time at Greeley 33 of Coach Marino’s Quakers have gone on to play college ball, including a MLB draft pick (Expos ’03) and Danbury Westerner (’04), Sean O’Brien (Virginia Tech). Coach Marino, a Long Island NY native, now calls Ridgefield, CT his home with his wife, Rachel, and three children.
“Great program, well organized! Our son learned all about the game. Made lots of new friends. Highly recommended!”
I fully appreciate the enthusiasm Bill and his staff have in communicating the sound principles of baseball. Far too often in the college recruiting process we see young players who have no understanding of how to play the game. Yet, they are unrealistically in pursuit of a college scholarship. I am not saying that every player who participates in 21st Century Sports will receive a college scholarship to play baseball. What I will say is that Coach Consiglio and his staff will provide players with the proper techniques to give them the best chance to have a positive baseball experience, no matter what level they aspire to play – college, high school or Little League. And as a parent myself, that’s all you can ask.
Coach Consiglio opened my eyes to the possibility of playing college baseball. He helped me in all aspects of my game; helping me to improve my skills on the field, my mental makeup about the game, and how to handle the college recruiting process. He was always there to offer honest and straightforward advice and continues to check up once my collegiate career began.
Coach Consiglio does a great job in developing the young player. He is very passionate and knowledgeable about the game and takes a lot of pride in seeing his players progress. I have no doubt he will lead his staff to undertake this same mission.
Thank you for the fabulous baseball birthday party you organized and ran for our son Thomas! As parents who have hosted over a dozen outsourced birthday parties in the past, you should be proud to know that your company threw the most enjoyed and professionally organized party of any company we have ever worked with!
To quote the birthday boy: “My baseball party was the best birthday party I have ever had and ever been to!
Just wanted to let you know that, once again, your guys were awesome.
Professional, kind, and the kids had an absolute blast!
“Both of my boys raved about the camp. I’ve never seen them so excited every morning to go to camp!”
“My son loved every minute of camp!”
“My son is a 15u competitive travel baseball player who was looking to get additional instruction and I came across Coach Bill Consiglio through a camp over a year ago. My son has since worked with Coach Consiglio on many aspects of his game and I have to say that since then, my son has elevated his game and has become more confident. Coach Bill has a unique way of communicating with the kids so they understand what needs to be done. He has coached at the highest levels, including Division I and can very readily see things that other coaches do not. He understands what each child needs in order to succeed, improve and move onto the next level. If you are looking for a coach who understands the game and can help your child improve, I highly recommend Coach Consiglio.”
The staff at 21st Century Sports has done an excellent job working with all of the baseball programs in our town – from TeeBall to Little League to Babe Ruth & up through the Varsity program – over the last few years. They take a comprehensive approach to the ‘well-being’ of our baseball feeder programs and have helped us instill a systematic instructional program to pass on to both our youngsters and coaches. More imporantly, they have established personal relationships and connections with each of the different baseball programs in our town. This comprehensive approach enables everyone in our baseball community, from the time they are first able to throw a ball until they leave for college, with the feeling that not only have they been provided with the very best possible instruction, but have worked and interacted with our children and parents – as people who sincerely care about the game of baseball as well as each individual’s skill development.
What do you do when your son wants only a Baseball Birthday Party for his 7th b’day?! I NOW KNOW – YOU CALL 21ST CENTURY SPORTS! Their staff was a HOME RUN! From the first time I contacted them to the last minute of the party it was a fantastic experience! Their baseball party team kept my son and his friends not only engaged but excited the entire time! In fact, when the party was over the dads were so inspired that they began their own post-party game! Weeks later parents were still approaching me and saying that my son’s baseball birthday party was one of the best parties their child has ever been to! Thanks so much to the staff at 21st Century Sports for making my son’s birthday party a day he will never forget….AND EVEN COMING UP WITH AN AUTOGRAPHED BALL OF HIS FAVORITE PLAYER! THAT WAS ABSOLUTELY CRAZY & UNEXPECTED!!! We can’t thank your team enough 🙂
