Justin Liserio begins his first season as assistant baseball coach in 2026-27. He will serve as the Pioneers' pitching coach and strength and condition coordinator.
A 2020 graduate of Heidelberg University, Liserio spent the previous two seasons as the pitching coach for Cal State University of Bakersfield. During his time with the Roadrunners, he solidified a pitching staff that improved by eight victories in those two seasons. Prior to that role, he gained experience as the assistant pitching coach at Texas Christian University, where he helped pilot the Horned Frogs to a 33-21 record and a deep postseason run in the 2024 Big 12 tournament.
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The Elyria, Ohio native spent his college playing career as a relief pitcher for Heidelberg. He was part of the 2019 Student Prince team that advanced to the opening round of the College World Series. Upon earning his degree in Exercise Science, he became a Performance Coach at Tread Athletics. In this role, Liserio expanded his expertise and developed valuable insights dedicated to preparing young pitchers for collegiate success.
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"Justin has a plethora of experience developing high level pitchers on the field as well as high-level athletes in the weight room." said Coach Sullivan. “His ability to individualize programs based off individual needs will have a tremendous impact on the program."
