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Tony Brunicardi Biography

As just the sixth Head Baseball Coach in the history of the Skyline College Trojans program, Tony Brunicardi enter his fifth season at the helm of the Trojans for the 2026 season. Entering his 19th collegiate coaching season and 16th at Skyline College, Tony Brunicardi previously served as the Associate Head Coach for the Trojans under the legendary coach, Dino Nomicos.

In his four seasons, the Trojans have excelled as a team, as individuals, and in the classroom.  As a team, Coach Brunicardi’s Trojans are 120-52 (.698) overall and 57-23 (.713) in the Coast North Conference.  The .698 winning percentage ranks eight in California since 2021.  Additionally, the Trojans have won the Coast Conference North Championship three times (2022, 2024, 2025), earning Regional appearances every year, and three Super-Regional appearances (2022, 2024, 2025).

On the diamond, individual Trojans have also had unprecedented success.  Over four seasons, the Trojans have had five All-Americans, five All-Northern Californians, and three Rawlings Gold Glove recipients recognized nationally.  Additionally, within the Coast Conference North, the Trojans have had 36 All-Conference selections, the 2023 and 2025 Batting Champion, and the 2022 and 2025 Pitcher of the Year.

Academic and transfer rates have also continued to flourish under the guidance of Coach Brunicardi.  The Trojans accumulative GPA over four years is an impressive 3.47.  Additionally, 96% of student-athletes have graduated and/or transferred to a four-year university, with a remarkable 73% continuing their baseball careers, receiving scholarships to the next level.

Since Coach Brunicardi rejoined the Trojans in 2012, the program has felt the impact each year. Initially the pitching coach, Coach Brunicardi took on multiple roles throughout his time at Skyline College, working with the offense, defense and pitching staff. In each season as the pitching coach the pitching staff improved in Wins, K-BB Ratio, and Team ERA. Individual success was also seen, as Coach Brunicardi was instrumental in the development of pitchers such as Dan Molieri (CSU Stanislaus), Julian Merryweather (Oklahoma Baptist-Toronto Blue Jays), Tyler Cyr (Embry-Riddle University-San Francisco Giants), Aldo Severson (Sonoma State), Ray Falk (University of Mississippi), and Cole Watts (Houston Astros).

Coach Brunicardi helped multiple student-athletes flourish and develop on the offensive side as well. In 2017, Ryan McSwain finished the season as the state leader in stolen bases (37) and top 12 in batting average (.411). While in that same year, Kyle Barret finished 8th in the state in HR (12) and tied for 3rd in RBI (54). In 2015, Phil Caulfield finished top 20 in the state in both batting average (.374) and stolen bases (18).

From 2008-2010, Coach Brunicardi began his collegiate coaching career and served as the bullpen coach for Sacramento State, where he coached the pitchers and was active in the program’s recruiting. Additionally, during this time Coach Brunicardi served as the head coach of the El Dorado Hill Vipers Connie Mack team during the summers from 2008-2010. Under Coach Brunicardi’s guidance the Vipers made two Connie Mack Super Regionals and one Connie Mack Regional appearance. During his tenure with the Vipers, Coach Brunicardi’s main goal was to prepare his players for their transition to college baseball. Some players included Kyle Porter (UC Berkeley), Andrew Knapp (UC Berkeley), Rhys Hoskins (Sacramento State), Will Soto (Sacramento State), and Nate Esposito (Oregon State).

In 2010, Coach Brunicardi took his first job as a pitching coach at Yuba College. Under Coach Brunicardi the Yuba staff posted a 3.43 cumulative ERA. Under Brunicardi’s guidance Matt Vedo earned 1st team All-Conference honors and a scholarship to UC Santa Barbara. Additionally, while at Yuba College, Coach Brunicardi served as the recruiting coordinator, 3rd Base Coach and helped with academic counseling.

In 2011, Coach Brunicardi served as a pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at Cosumnes River College, with the team advancing to the Super Regional playoffs for the sixth time in seven seasons. Additionally, Coach Brunicardi served as the 3rd base coach and worked with the student-athletes in the weight room.

A 2003 graduate of Burlingame High School, Coach Brunicardi still holds multiple school pitching records. Coach Brunicardi was a standout three-sport athlete earning All-County honors in baseball, basketball and football. Coach Brunicardi was named the 2002 County Pitcher of the Year and in 2003 was named to the All-County team along with being named the PAL Pitcher of the Year. Following graduation Brunicardi pitched for two seasons at Skyline from 2005-2006, accumulating a 3.91 ERA while earning four wins and four saves. In 2007, Brunicardi transferred to Sacramento State where his playing career finished following a career ending injury in his senior season.

Coach Brunicardi received his Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from California State University of Sacramento in 2008 and a Master’s degree in Kinesiology from St. Mary’s College of California in 2013. He and his wife Alyssa reside in San Mateo and recently welcomed their first child, Aubrie.