ALAMOSA - Earlier this week Co-Athletic Directors Katelyn Smith and Justin Boyd announced the hiring of an ASU Alum, Bruce DelTondo, as the head baseball coach at Adams State, only the 2nd head coach since bringing the sport back in 2012-2013.
"We are extremely fortunate and excited to have Bruce move into this role," said athletic director Katelyn Smith. "He brings experience and is absolutely the right person for leading this team. He is a leader within the campus community and will continue to establish a culture of excellence. We are thrilled, and look forward to watching our Baseball program flourish under his leadership."
DelTondo is no stranger to the diamond here at Adams State, he has been here from the beginning as an assistant when ASU brought the sport back in 2012-2013. As the program grew, so did his responsibilities. From 2014-2018 he served as the Head JV Coach in addition to being an assistant coach and in 2019 he was named as the head assistant coach for the program.
"I am very excited about this opportunity God has provided and honored to be the next leader of the baseball program at Adams State University," Said DelTondo. "Adams State is a special place and one I'm glad to continue being a part of. I would like to thank the ASU Administration and Athletic Directors Mr. Larry Mortensen and Ms. Katelyn Smith for their endorsement and confidence in moving the program forward. I would also like to thank my family, coaches, and former players who have been an influential part of my journey in preparation for this opportunity. I look forward to the challenge of instilling leadership, service, excellence, and team as our guiding principles."
As an assistant, DelTondo was an integral part of the success that the program has seen over the past eight years. He helped guide the Grizzlies to two trips to the RMAC Tournament 2015-2016, coached 11 players that received All-RMAC honors, and coached 3 Golden Glove recipients. Former head coach James Capra could not be more excited for his right hand man over the past eight years.
"I'm thrilled Bruce Deltondo was hired as the head coach. We have coached together since day one. Bruce is passionate about Adams State, baseball, and the student-athletes, he will do a great job," said Capra.
Before joining the Grizzlies in 2012, DelTondo had 17 years of head coaching experience at the High School, American Legion, and Club levels.
DelTondo received his undergrad in Business Administration and Master of Arts in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation from Adams State University.
As another ASU alum takes over the baseball program the future for the program looks bright and continues to be filled with tradition.
