Bio

Angelo Nicolosi is in his sixth year on Tallahassee Community College’s coaching staff. Three summers ago, he moved into the role of recruiting coordinator, while continuing to work with the Eagles’ hitters, catchers and outfielders. Additionally, on game day, Nicolosi has transitioned from the first base coaches’ box to the role of dugout coach. His contribution to the team extends off the field, as he monitors class attendance and study hall.

After a successful debut on Tallahassee's coaching staff during the team’s 2009 Panhandle Conference Championship season, Nicolosi accepted a summer head coaching position with the nationally-renowned 15-and-under East Cobb Titans. Midway through the summer, he was asked to be the organization’s roving pitching coach, an experience Nicolosi says helped him develop as a coach.

During the summers of 2010 and 2011, Nicolosi managed the Rockville Express in the prestigious Cal Ripken Summer Collegiate League. In two seasons as the skipper of the Express, he averaged 18 wins, up from an average of six wins in the two years prior to his arrival.

Prior to his arrival at Tallahassee, "Coach Angelo," as he is affectionately known by the Eagles' players, enjoyed a successful stint as both a player and coach at St. Thomas University in Miami, Fla. He was a member of the Bobcats’ baseball team from 2000-04, playing for coach Manny Mantrana. He began his collegiate career as a catcher but transitioned to a pitching role shortly thereafter.

After earning his bachelor’s in sports administration from St. Thomas, Nicolosi got his shot at professional baseball in Turino, Italy. Playing for the Avigliana L’Ape’s, Nicolosi compiled a 2.01 ERA in 136 innings of work and was named the Most Valuable Player of the A-2 Series in 2005.

Following almost two full seasons in Italy, Nicolosi decided to return to the States, and St. Thomas, to resume his education. While working on his M.B.A., he spent much of his free time serving as a volunteer assistant with the Bobcats’ baseball team.