The City College of New York Athletic Department has announced its next Head Baseball Coach and Fitness Coordinator, and that person is Steven Macias, an individual who is not only familiar with the CUNY Athletic Conference its surrounding schools, but a person who brings a plethora of coaching and administrative experience with him to the institution.

Prior to accepting the position at City College, Macias served as the Director of Athletics and the Head Baseball Coach at the College of Mount Saint Vincent. There, he directed and supervised the administration of the men’s and women’s athletic programs including all administrative, operational, and business functions of the Department of Athletics. As the college’s baseball coach, Macias’ best year at the helm came in 2008 when he led the Dolphins to a 23-17 record and to the final game of the Skyline Conference Tournament. That year, his team also appeared in the ECAC Tournament as well.

In addition, the Yonkers, NY native served as the Acting Director of Athletics/Head Baseball Coach during the summer of 2008, and the Assistant AD/Baseball Coach from August of the 2006 though May of 2008. From July 2004 through August of 2006, he served as the Director of Athletics and as a Physical Education Teacher at Haldane Central School District.

Macias’ coaching success in the CUNY ranks could be traced back to his time at Lehman College from December of 1994 through September of 1996 when he served as the Head Baseball Coach and Academic Counselor there. In 1995, not only did he help the team win the City University of Athletic Conference Championship, but he received the Louisville Slugger Award for excellence in coaching. That season culminated with him being named the Coach of the Year. In 1996, he guided the Lightning to the ECAC New York/New Jersey Championship.

Macias received his Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from SUNY Cortlandt, and also earned a Master’s in that same area of concentration from Lehman College in 1996. 11 years later, he solidified a Master’s Degree in Leadership for Educational Change from the Bank Street College of Education. Now at the City College of New York, Macias looks forward to guiding CCNY’s baseball unit to elite status.

“It’s a great honor to be chosen as the man to lead City College’s baseball team into the future,” Macias said. “This is a school with excellent tradition and a rich history. It’s a beautiful campus, and the staff is extremely diverse and helpful. This is a tremendous opportunity to coach a team that has a terrific foundation and a real opportunity to be successful. With hard work, commitment, and persistence, the future for the baseball program here at CCNY is bright. I’m excited to get started.”

City College of New York Director of Athletics – Jackee Meadow – is very excited with Macias’ hiring and believes that positive things are on the horizon for CCNY’s baseball squad.

“Steve is a terrific fit for our Athletic Department here at CCNY,” Meadow said. “He comes to us with a tremendous amount of administrative and coaching experience. His passion and dedication was a glaring strength of his, and something that we welcome into our family as we continue to strive for success in all facets of our everyday operations. It’s a pleasure to have him on board.”