| Lehman Director of Athletics
Dr. Martin L. Zwiren (left) welcomes
James Cisco (right) as the new head coach of the
Lehman Lightning. Lehman athletics photo |
BRONX, N.Y. – Lehman College Director of Athletics Dr.
Martin L. Zwiren is proud to announce that James Cisco will be the
new head coach for the baseball program. Cisco's appointment begins
immediately. Cisco replaces Chris Viggiano who
was 6-21 in 2014.
"James is the right person at the right time to lead this
program," Zwiren stated. "He has the knowledge and experience, and
his attention to details and enthusiasm for the sport will inspire
our student-athletes."
This is Cisco's first head coaching position at the college level,
but he is no stranger to college baseball. A four-year member of
the Fordham University program, he was a starter on the 1998
Atlantic 10 Championship team. A four-year starter, he still ranks
among the school's all-time leaders in hits, with 219, and in at
bats, with 677.
"I want to thank Dr. Zwiren for this opportunity," said Cisco. "I
have been building towards coaching college student-athletes, and I
am looking forward to getting to work. I look forward to bringing
energy and passion in developing our talented
student-athletes."
A Bronx native, Cisco serves as an integral part of the Highlander
Training Academy, as the head coach of the under-18 baseball team
and head instructor of baseball/softball skill development. With
the under-18's, he has won several tournament championships.
A true student of the game, he uses video extensively, to assist in
training and skill development. Specifically, he focuses on the
mental approach at the plate while instilling proper hitting
techniques.
Additionally, he has served as an assistant coach for several high
school varsity programs, including Clarkstown South (2014) and
Yonkers High School (2010-12). At Yonkers, he helped the team
improve its batting average from .209 to .350 in one season.
Cisco currently resides in Yonkers with his wife Stephanie, and
infant son Christian.