From NYU Athletics

Tommy Cardona has been hired as an assistant coach of the New York University baseball team. His responsibilities include working with the outfielders as well as helping with all aspects of the offensive and defensive game plans.

Cardona joined NYU after accumulating coaching experience with the Frozen Ropes Syosset Baseball & Softball Training Facility. He spent his two years (2013-15) there coaching players of all ages. In addition, Cardona also coached at the New York Baseball Academy during the 2013 summer.

"I am excited to have Coach Cardona be part of our baseball program at NYU," said Head Coach Doug Kimbler. "Tommy has extensive knowledge of baseball, and I am looking forward to him hitting the ground running. I am fortunate to be able to add a young coach with Tommy's experience to my staff. 

A 2013 graduate of New York Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and a concentration in management, Cardona was a four-year member of the Bears' baseball team. A three-time Great West Conference Pitcher of the Week and an Academic All-Conference Award recipient, Cardona also served as a team captain.

"I'm excited to be part of this outstanding university and its baseball program, and to have the opportunity to work with Coach Kimbler and his staff," Cardona said. "I will do everything I can to help the players reach their potential." 

Cardona also currently works as Account Executive and Director of Special Events for the Brooklyn Cyclones, the New York Mets Class-A Affiliate. Both the Cyclones and the Violets play their home games at MCU Park in Coney Island, NY. He also serves as Director and Lead Instructor of both the Kids and Men's Baseball Camps at MCU Park. During the Cyclones off-season, he has dedicated his time to working with youth, high school and college baseball players to improve the baseball fundamentals needed to be successful.