College of Southern Idaho Men's Baseball

Walker would someday wear a coachs cap at Southern Idaho. After assisting the Golden Eagles for nine years Boomer took over as head coach in 2004. In those 13 years, Boomer has amassed a 392 wins and just 299 losses. In 2006 and 2007, the Golden Eagles battled for the regular season championship going into the final weekend of play. In 2009, The Golden Eagles played in the Region 18 Championship and advanced to the district playoff. Boomer was barely walking when his dad, former head coach Skip Walker, started coaching at CSI. And Boomer has always been a part of the program. He was a 12-year-old bat boy when he witnessed the Golden Eagles national championship in 1984. Boomer starred for Twin Falls High School, leading the Bruins to a state championship in 1988. Then, he wore the gold and black himself when he played at Southern Idaho from 1989 to 1992, winning all-region honors as a shortstop in 1992. After playing at Northeast Louisiana University, Boomer worked as a student assistant in 1995, gaining valuable coaching experience. In 1996, Boomer returned to Southern Idaho to re-unite with his father. When Boomer isnt coaching from the dugout, he enjoys waterskiing and playing softball. Boomer and his wife Maria have two boys - Tai Ripken and Treyson.

Aiello begins his sixth season with the College of Southern Idaho baseball program as a pitching coach. Aiello, who pitched for the Golden Eagles in 1999, came to CSI from the College of Southern Nevada where he assisted in 2010-2011. "Nick has an outstanding reputation as one of the top pitching coaches in the Las Vegas area," said CSI Athletic Director Joel Bate. "He is highly respected for his knowledge and his ability to get the best out of his players. His ties to the Vegas baseball community have opened up recruiting relationships in that area. We are lucky to have a former Eagle with that kind of talent working for us." Aiello came to CSI the first time in 1999 after transferring from Grayson College. That year, he earned Region 18 Tournament MVP honors in leading CSI to the Region 18 Championship. He graduated from CSI with an associate's degree in liberal arts. After CSI, Aiello transfered to University of Nevada, Reno, where he was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2001. He played in the Rays minor league organization for three years. Since then, Aiello has also coached in the Durango High School legion program and has served as an associate scout for the Tampa Bay Rays. Aiello and his wife Jodi have three children - Averi, Abbi and Luciano. Nick Aiello Assistant Baseball Coach Nick Aiello begins his sixth season with the College of Southern Idaho baseball program as a pitching coach. Aiello, who pitched for the Golden Eagles in 1999, came to CSI from the College of Southern Nevada where he assisted in 2010-2011. "Nick has an outstanding reputation as one of the top pitching coaches in the Las Vegas area," said CSI Athletic Director Joel Bate. "He is highly respected for his knowledge and his ability to get the best out of his players. His ties to the Vegas baseball community have opened up recruiting relationships in that area. We are lucky to have a former Eagle with that kind of talent working for us." Aiello came to CSI the first time in 1999 after transferring from Grayson College. That year, he earned Region 18 Tournament MVP honors in leading CSI to the Region 18 Championship. He graduated from CSI with an associate's degree in liberal arts. After CSI, Aiello transfered to University of Nevada, Reno, where he was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2001. He played in the Rays minor league organization for three years. Since then, Aiello has also coached in the Durango High School legion program and has served as an associate scout for the Tampa Bay Rays. Aiello and his wife Jodi have three children - Averi, Abbi and Luciano.