Nike Baseball Winter Camp at University of San Francisco

In year one leading the Dons, Rob DiToma guided USF to 18 wins and a 14-12 record at home at Benedetti Diamond. This included three wins on opening weekend against Pac-12 opponent Utah as well as a home sweep of Villanova. Additionally, the Dons also tallied a huge road victory over then ranked No. 20 Washington State in Pullman on Mar. 15, 2023. Overall, USF led the West Coast Conference in stolen bases (74) for the third straight season as DiToma continued the trend of utilizing the base paths as a staple of the team's offense. Notably, Harris Williams III led the conference in stolen bases with 22 on the year. Under DiToma’s leadership, Mario DeMera was named All-WCC First Team, Williams III was named to the All-WCC Second Team while right-handed pitcher Gabriel Barrett was named to the All-WCC Freshman Team.

Off the field and in the classroom the Dons excelled in DiToma’s first year. The team had an overall cumulative GPA of 3.6, including five student-athletes sporting 4.0 GPA’s. USF baseball also participated in the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot to provide under privileged families with Thanksgiving meals.

In 2022, DiToma led the Knights to their best record since 2016. Overall, the team finished 16-11 in conference play and fourth in the Northeast Conference standings. Notably, four student-athletes earned All-NEC Honors in 2022: Hunter D'Amato (First Team), George Rosales (First Team), Tom Ruscitti and Joey Kosowsky (Second Team).

Prior to his time at Farleigh Dickinson, DiToma spent six years at Fordham University, where he served as the associate head coach for his last two seasons with the Rams. In 2019, DiToma helped guide Fordham to an Atlantic 10 Championship and back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1998. Overall, DiToma's offensive philosophies on the base paths proved to be top notch as the Rams led the nation in stolen bases for two straight seasons. In addition to his role as associate head coach, DiToma was a successful recruiting coordinator for the Rams. DiToma's efforts landed perennial award-winning talent, including 2018 A-10 Rookie of the Year Jake MacKenzie.

Before his time at Fordham, DiToma spent four years at Iona College, serving as the team's hitting instructor and recruiting coordinator. In four seasons with the Gaels, DiToma guided Iona's offense to some of its most productive seasons in the last decade. In 2010, the Gaels posted their highest batting average and slugging percentage while also scoring the most runs in their previous 10 seasons. Notably, four of his hitters from that team received All-MAAC honors, including three first team honorees.

Prior to his four-year stint at Iona, DiToma coached for one season each at both Siena and Temple. DiToma graduated from Mercy College in 2005 and went on to earn a master's degree in physical education from Manhattanville College in 2007, where he helped guide his team to the 2007 Skyline Conference Championship.

DiToma's own playing career included four years at Mercy College as the starting second baseman, where he was elected team captain during his senior year. As a junior, he batted .309 and was named an All-NYCAC selection.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT DITOMA:
"I'm thrilled for Rob and his family as the Dons have hired a tremendous leader for their baseball program. As someone who was fortunate to watch the rebuilding process up close at FDU, Rob will be meticulous in establishing a culture everyone can be proud of. We can't thank Rob enough for his efforts in Burgundy and Blue and look forward to following USF baseball." - Jason Young, Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs, Farleigh Dickinson University

"The Dons gain is sincerely FDU's loss. Rob did a terrific job of restoring respectability to our baseball program in three short seasons. At the same time, he changed the culture of the team in a much needed and very positive way. We wish Rob and his growing family great success at USF. He will be missed!" - Bradford Hurlbut, Director of Athletics, Farleigh Dickinson University

"This is a great hire for USF! Rob DiToma is a proven recruiter who has recruited all over the country and was instrumental in landing some of our top performers during his time at Fordham. Rob is tremendous at developing talent, building a strong culture, game management and connecting with his players. He is a tireless worker who will not stop until he succeeds." - Kevin Leighton, Head Baseball Coach, Fordham University

Prior to his stop at Columbia, Suppleee spent the 2015 season at Georgetown. While with the Hoyas, he helped the team to their first appearance in the Big East championship since 1986 as well as two of his pitchers earning all-conference honors for the first time since 2007.

Supplee also had a two-year stint at Wake Forest in 2013 + 2014, where the Demon Deacons won a combined 58 games in his two seasons in Winston-Salem.

In 2013, he served as the director of operations before being elevated to volunteer assistant coach in 2014. Before his time at Wake Forest, Supplee also had stops at Lynchburg College and Millersville University, where he began his coaching career in 2008.

Rob DiToma on Supplee: "Erik brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the development of pitchers that he has coached at his various stops. Most recently at Columbia University, he became well known nationally with his ability to recruit talented baseball players from all over the country. The amount of success he has had in recruitment and development in the past helped lead Columbia to Ivy league championships and NCAA regional game victories. We are very lucky to have Erik on our staff."

The Spartans compiled a 26-7 overall record throughout the campaign for the team's highest winning percentage in program history. The team also added 17 league victories, the most the Spartans have posted since 2018. Before taking over as head coach prior to the 2020 season, Garvey served as the associate head coach at STAC for 10 seasons. As the second in command, he helped guide the Spartans to five regular-season titles, four ECC Championship titles, six NCAA Tournament appearances, and two NCAA National Championship appearances.

Notably, 30 players under Garvey's tutelage at STAC have gone on to play professionally, with Gio Dingcong and Joseph Pena being selected by the Oakland Athletics in the Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft in 2018.

Prior to coaching he was a standout player at St. Edmunds Prep (Brooklyn), where he set the all-time fielding percentage record while serving as captain on a the winningest team in school history.

He continued his playing career at STAC. Originally a second baseman, he was converted to catcher and hit .462 in limited at-bats in 2008, while helping the team to win their first ECC Regular Season Championship. Voted captain in 2009, he helped the team to a regular season and conference tournament finish of 3rd and served as a player-coach, tutoring the younger catchers.