Brooklyn, NY -- Don Landolphi brought to baseball over fifty years of service, both
nationally and internationally, to those players and countries that wanted
to learn how to play "The American Game." Don began playing the game on the
streets of Brooklyn and then to the sandlots of Bay 8, Marine Park, and the
famous Parade Grounds. Stickball was the game that everyone played, but
baseball soon became his passion.
Don began his formal playing at St. Michael's Diocesan High School and soon afterwards at Brooklyn College. He captained both teams when he was a senior at the respected schools and upon graduation from Brooklyn College became a member of the Physical Education and Exercise Science Department. He earned three degrees during this time—Bachelor of Science, Masters of Science, and Professional Degree in Administration and Supervision. Don was a Full Professor as well as Assistant Athletic Director, Financial Aid Advisor, and Freshman Transfer Student Advisor and Counselor.
Don received honors on two occasions by the students of Brooklyn College as an outstanding teacher. His ability to teach the game of baseball makes him
a popular speaker at baseball clinics, not only locally, but nationally as well. Italian Baseball and Don formed a very strong relationship in the spring of 1973, and it continues to this day. He coaches, conducts camps, and talks the game of baseball to all who want to listen.
He chaired the International Committee for the ABCA, when it was the
American Association of College Baseball Coaches, and he has been an
ambassador for USA Baseball and Major League Baseball International. He has
conducted clinics in Japan, Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico. Don is presently
the Chair of the Editorial Committee for the ABCA Coaching Digest.
