About Coach Dan
Dan Venezia is the owner and director of an after- school baseball program in Central Park and gives private lessons throughout the tri-state area. Dan led Fort Hamilton High School to a city championship and was named to the Daily News All City team. He received a scholarship to Concordia College, in Bronxville NY. In 1992 he led the nation in stolen bases (NCAA Division II) when he stole 30 in 31 games . Dan graduated with a B.A. in Psychology while making the Dean’s List for 6 consecutive semesters earning a 4.0 in his senior year. He received the “Mickey Byrne Scholar Athlete Award”, the schools highest honor. Dan was drafted by the Minnesota Twins and played three seasons in their organization. During a seven year span, Dan’s recreational coaching record was 85-5 with 6 championships along with 3 undefeated seasons. Dan is also a life coach and professional trainer.
Dan is the author of Coach Dan on Sportsmanship which has received national media attention, has sold over one thousand copies, and encourages young people to experience the joy of sports without the pressure to win at all costs. Dan is also the author of Surviving Covid-19— he has had the opportunity to share his story in his community and on local, regional, national, and international radio television programs–from ESPN to Canada’s number one talk radio show. Dan is a sought-after inspirational and motivational speaker and is a member of The All American and Catholic Athletes For Christ Speaking Bureau’s. He resides in Northern NJ with his wife and two teenaged sons.