Former Santa Clara University baseball standout Shawn Epidendiowas added to the Broncos coaching staff prior to the 2008 season.Epidendio continues to be an integral part of the SCU program,working closely developing the team's outfielders, assisting withthe hitters and coaching first base.
Epidendio has done a remarkable job as a head coach in the woodbat summer leagues in both 2009 and 2010. In the summer of 2009,Epidendio led the North Fork Ospreys of the Hamptons CollegiateBaseball League on Long Island to a 27-17 mark, winning the regularseason league title and advancing to the league's championshipseries.
As a coach at SCU in 2008, Epidendio was instrumental in helpingthe Broncos win 33 games. Prior to returning to his alma mater,Epidendio served as assistant coach for the Archbishop Mittyvarsity baseball team. He also gained professional experience arepresentative for M.E. Fox and Company.
Prior to coaching at Archbishop Mitty, Epidendio spent twosummers coaching in the Alaska Collegiate Summer League, tutoring anumber of MLB Draft picks.
Epidendio appeared in 151 games during his playing career atSanta Clara from 2002-05, starting 93 at third base. As a junior,Epidendio hit .338 and led the team with a.443 on base percentage.As a senior, he finished with an on-base percentage of .415 andrecorded 42 hits in 149 at-bats. He ended his collegiate careerwith over 100 hits, 47 runs and 42 RBI.
