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Coach Craig Gianinno

Craig Gianinno trains athletes, business professionals and teams through speaking engagements, teambuilding, culture development, educational workshops, mental skills training and consulting. Coach Gianinno brings a wealth of knowledge about the game of baseball and the process it takes to become a champion. His creative, and thoughtful mentorship delivers mental performance skills and strategies that empower individuals and teams to develop mental resilience that leads to optimum performance and ownership of one’s development. His contagious energy and enthusiasm combined with a creative and thoughtful approach separates him from the pack.

Coach Gianinno’s passion for player development matches his passion for teaching the game. He is known for his success developing and preparing high school players and moving them on tot he next level both collegiately and professionally. Let Coach Gianinno help you train, develop and build a solid mental game plan. If you are looking for impactful and creative ways that will strengthen leadership, culture, and mental fortitude within your organization, feel free to reach out and connect. All packages and programs are completely customizable to your program. We will meet with the coaching staff prior to working with the team in order to develop an applicable plan specifically designed for your program's needs. 

Coach Craig Gianinno

Coaching & Playing Careers

Wisdom From Experience

Learn how to lean into your fears, doubts and insecurities and use them as fuel in your mental & emotional development. Learn how to welcome, embrace, overcome and thrive through adversity. Mentally tough people aren’t more talented, they are just more consistent. It's a mindset, it's a choice, it's a belief, it's a behavior that produces winning.

COACHING CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

Assistant Coach
Cape Cod League
YD Red Sox

Mental Skills Performance Coach
Sacred Heart Cathedral High School

Mental Skills Performance Coach
St. Ignatius High School

Founder and Leader
ABCA Leadership
Culture Hot Stove Inspired by Augie Garrido

Director of Player Development
University of San Francisco Baseball
Coach Mental Skills Development

Head Baseball Coach
Junipero Serra High School

Coach Gianinno spent 8 seasons as the head coach of the Junipero Serra High School baseball program. He led the Padres to an overall record of 171-77-1(.675). Under Gianinno, the Padres averaged 20 wins per season and won 3 WCAL championship titles. They earned automatic bids to the Central Coast Section playoffs in each season. Coach Giannino was selected as the 2012 Coach of the Year by The San Jose Mercury News/Palo Alto Daily News. Coach Gianinno is the second winningest coach in Junipero Serra High School history. The 2016 Padres finished ranked 25th in the nation, 7th in the state and #1 in the section. Coach Gianinno’s teams have been consistently ranked as one of the elite High School baseball programs in the country during his tenure.

Assistant Coach
College of San Mateo

Coach Gianinno contributed to 5 Coast Conference titles, 8 regional appearances, 4 super regional appearances and 2 state final four appearances.

Assistant Coach
Burlingame High School

Coach Gianinno led Burlingame High School’s to its first ever CCS title in 2004 going 27-3. Coach Gianinno and the 2004 Central Coast Section Championship team were inducted into the Burlingame Athletic Hall of Fame. Notable players included Henry Wrigley (2005 MLB (14th round) Draft pick, signed by the Tampa Bay Rays); and Drew Shiller, Stanford University, 2013 inductee to the San Mateo County Sports Hall of Fame.

Assistant Coach
College of San Mateo

Coach Gianinno contributed to 5 Coast Conference titles, 8 regional appearances, 4 super regional appearances and 2 state final four appearances.

Assistant Coach
Sacred Heart Cathedral High School

NOTABLE PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS

2021: Alex Pham, Baltimore Orioles, Round 19, Overall Pick 557, University of San Francisco
2021: Jack Winkler, Oakland Athletics, Round 10, Overall Pick: 308, University of San Francisco
2020: Nick Garcia, 2020 Pittsburgh Pirates, Round: 3, Overall Pick: 79, Chapman University
2019: Hunter Bishop, San Francisco Giants, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 10, Arizona State
2019: Nolan Dempsey, San Francisco Giants, Round: 33, Overall Pick: 986; College: Fresno State
2019: Scott Ota, New York Mets, Round: 10, Overall Pick: 298, College: University of Chicago Illinois
2018: Michael Perri, St. Louis Cardinals, Round: 21, Overall Pick: 633, University of San Francisco
2018: Thomas Ponticelli, Cleveland Indians, Round: 12, Overall Pick: 373, University of San Francisco
2018: James Outman, Los Angeles Dodgers, Round: 7, Overall Pick: 224, Sacramento State
2018: Cameran Barstad, Miami Marlins, Round: 6, Overall Pick: 117, Junipero Serra
2017: Sean Watkins, San Francisco Giants, Round: 30, Overall Pick: 117, California State University
2017: Mickey McDonald, Oakland Athletics, Round: 18, Overall Pick: 531, Illinois-Chicago
2017: Orlando Razo, Seattle Mariners, Round: 16, Overall Pick: 483, UC Davis
2016: Michael Tinsley, Cleveland Indians, Round: 7, Overall Pick: 212, Kansas
2016: Collin Theroux, Oakland Athletics, Round: 32, Overall Pick: 952, San Joaquin Delta CC
2014: Julian Merryweather, Cleveland Indians, Round: 5, Overall Pick: 158, Oklahoma Baptist
2014: Matthew Page, Washington Nationals, Round: 10, Overall Pick: 304, Oklahoma Baptist
2014: DonAndre Clark, Kansas City Royals, Round: 33, Overall Pick: 993, Saint Mary's (CA)
2013: Jordan Paroubeck, San Diego Padres, Round: CB-B, Overall Pick: 69, Junipero Serra

2015: Hunter Bishop

2016: Cameron Barstad, Underclass A’s Team, University of Oregon Commit
2015: Hunter Bishop, Arizona State
2014: Christopher Papapietro, University of Pacific, CSM, UIC
2013: Sean Watkins, LMU, LA State
2012: Jordan Paroubeck, San Diego, Atlanta Braves, LA, SF Giants

2015: Angelo Bortolin, LMU
2010: Andre Mercurio, San Jose State

PLAYING CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

Craig Gianinno is a native from San Francisco. After graduating Sacred Heart Cathedral in 1989, Gianinno attended CCSF, where he was a starting pitcher. He was named the team's most valuable player and earned all-conference honors. He later transferred to the College of Marin, where he played for Collegiate Hall of Fame Baseball Coaching legend Al Endriss. At the College of Marin, Gianinno was selected to the Northern California All Star Team. He also earned all-conference honors and led the Mariners to the California State Playoffs. Gianinno completed his collegiate career at Bellevue University, NE culminating as a member of the 1995 College World Series National Championship Team. In 2018, Coach Gianinno was inducted into Bellevue University Hall of Fame where he was chosen by his teammates to deliver the induction speech. Gianinno received a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Bellevue University, NE. and a Masters degree in Education, Best Practices.

NOTABLE TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES

2018

2012 Champion | 2013 Champion | 2016 League Champion and Tournament Champion

2010 Runner Up | 2012 Champion | 2013 Runner Up | 2016 Champion

2010 Semi Finalist | 2012 | 2013 Runner-Up | 2014-2016 | 2017 Runner-Up

2015 3rd Place Finish | 2016 North Runner-Up

2010: Freshman, JV | 2012: JV, Varsity | 2013: Varsity | 2014: Freshman, JV | 2016: Freshman, JV, Varsity | 2017: Freshman

College of San Mateo Assistant Coach
2002-2023 Champions | 2007-2009 Champions

College of San Mateo Assistant Coach
2000 | 2001 | 2002 |2003 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009

College of San Mateo Assistant Coach
2002 | 2003 | 2008 | 2009

College of San Mateo Assistant Coach
2002 | 2003

Burlingame High School Assistant
2004 | 2005

Burlingame High School Assistant
2004 CCS Champions-Inducted into Burlingame High School Hall of Fame
2005

NOTABLE COLLEGE & PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS UNDER COACH GIANINNO

Jack Winkler | Oakland Athletics

Jack Winkler | Oakland Athletics

10th Round #308 | 2021
Julian Merryweather | Cleveland Indians

Julian Merryweather | Cleveland Indians

5th Round #158 | 2014
Alex Pham | Baltimore Orioles

Alex Pham | Baltimore Orioles

19th Round #557 | 2021
Jordan Paroubeck | Fresno State Bulldogs

Jordan Paroubeck | Fresno State Bulldogs

Round CB-B #69 | 2013
Collin Theroux | Oakland Athletics

Collin Theroux | Oakland Athletics

32nd Round #952 | 2016
DonAndre Clark | Kansas City Royals

DonAndre Clark | Kansas City Royals

33rd Round #993 | 2014
Nick Garcia | Pittsburgh Pirates

Nick Garcia | Pittsburgh Pirates

3rd Round #79 | 2020
Nolan Dempsey | San Francisco Giants

Nolan Dempsey | San Francisco Giants

33rd Round #986 | 2019
Hunter Bishop | San Francisco Giants

Hunter Bishop | San Francisco Giants

1st Round #10| 2019
Scott Ota | New York Mets

Scott Ota | New York Mets

10th Round #298 | 2019
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Great Leader and Teacher!

Collin Theroux

New York Yankees
Great Leader and Teacher!

Coach Gianinno is one of the most passionate, caring, and energetic individual I have ever known. When I think of him, I think of a great leader and teacher; someone who pours himself into bettering the people around him. He is a lifelong learner which makes him so easy to trust because he is constantly chasing improvement in himself. From the first time I met him in the Fall of 2009 as a high school sophomore, I couldn’t help but notice his infectious energy, it is something you truly have to see for yourself to understand.

Contagious Energy and Enthusiasm!

Brian Cain

The Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Coaching Certification
Contagious Energy and Enthusiasm!

Craig Gianinno, Director of Player Development for the University of San Francisco Baseball program, is passionate about the “buy-in process” with regards to culture development and mental skills training. Coach Gianinno’s contagious energy and enthusiasm combined with a creative and thoughtful approach in building culture and mental skills training within the USF program has strengthened leadership, culture, and mental fortitude within the program.

Relentless Work Ethic!

Jim Richardson

Asst. Exec. Director
Coaching Development, ABCA
Relentless Work Ethic!

Coach Gianinno’s vision, attention to detail and relentless work ethic continue to enhance the American Baseball Coaches Association.  Simply put, he makes us better and his efforts have been instrumental in creating Leadership focused educational programming/resources for our 13,000 member coaches. Gianinno is an asset to our organization

Next Level of Excellence!

Pete Savage

VP-CFO-Savage and Son, Inc.
Reno High School-Head Baseball Coach
Next Level of Excellence!

Craig Gianinno is an extremely hard worker who always gives his best effort on behalf of the organization or team that he is working with. As the director of player development at the University of San Francisco Baseball Program, he has taken that organization to the next level of excellence. He is one of the leading experts around the country in culture building, character development, and personal growth for his team members. His ability to build trust in the team environment is remarkable. Craig has displayed a unique teaching style that combines work ethic, sacrifice, and accountability.

More Than Just A Coach!

Braden Montgomery

Stanford Cardinals
More Than Just A Coach!

Coach G is more than just a coach to me. He quickly became a mentor for me in the time I spent with him in the Cape Cod League. He was able to brighten my mood on my worst days, and he consistently exuded this positive energy. Coach G helped me to make strides in my mental game that will stick with me as I continue to develop in my career.

A Culture Second to None!

Andre Mercurio

Assistant Coach
Stanford University
A Culture Second to None!

Coach G created a culture that was second to none. A culture where every player and coach felt loved and valued. A culture where the older players treated the younger players with respect. Coach G develops relationships with so many of his players that last far beyond the lifespan of the team. Since I played for Coach G in 2011, he has been a mentor of mine to this day. I call him whenever I need advice or am in a tough place in life, and he always answers. He is the kind of coach that I hope to be one day.

One of the Best Leaders!

Hunter Bishop

1st Round #10
2019 MLB Draft
One of the Best Leaders!

Coach Gianinno is one of the best leaders I’ve ever been around. I give him a lot of credit for shaping me into the baseball player and human I have become. He challenges you to become mentally tough and leads by example, he’s an amazing human being and I love him like family. Would do anything for him. He’s one of the best coaches, teachers, mentors and leaders I've been around.