The Aquinas Institute is proud to announce the return of Mark Magliocco ‘79 as the new head coach of the Varsity Baseball program.
A familiar and respected presence within the AQ community, Coach Magliocco brings more than 35 years of coaching experience to the role. Most recently, he has served as an assistant coach with both the baseball and football programs, continuing a longstanding commitment to Aquinas student-athletes.
An Aquinas alumnus and standout multi-sport athlete, Magliocco excelled in baseball, football, and basketball during his time as a Li’l Irish student-athlete. As a senior, he helped lead Aquinas Baseball to a sectional championship before continuing his playing career at Monroe Community College and the University of West Florida.
Coach Magliocco’s impact on the Aquinas Baseball program has been significant. During his previous tenure as head coach, he guided the Li’l Irish to Section V championships in 1997, 2009, 2012, and 2016. His 2009 squad made history by capturing the program’s first and only NYSPHSAA State Championship. In recognition of his leadership and success, he was named Section V Coach of the Year, All-Greater Rochester Coach of the Year, and NYS Coach of the Year in 2009.
Known for building teams that compete with discipline, hustle, toughness, and a team-first mentality, Coach Magliocco has helped shape generations of Aquinas student-athletes both on and off the field, earning induction into the Aquinas Institute Hall of Fame in 2020.
“We are excited to welcome Coach Magliocco back into the role of head coach,” said Athletic Director Anthony Bianchi ‘81. “His passion for Aquinas, knowledge of the game, and commitment to developing young men make him the ideal person to lead our baseball program into the future.”
Coach Ray Manioci ‘08, who has led the program as head coach since 2017, will remain an integral part of the program as a program assistant and pitching coach.
The Aquinas community looks forward to the next chapter of Li’l Irish Baseball under Coach Magliocco’s leadership as he continues a tradition of excellence that has defined the program for decades.