Lehman College, CUNY Men's Baseball

Cisco was named as the Head Coach for the baseball program in the fall of 2014. While this is Ciscos first head coaching position at the college level, but he is no stranger to college baseball. A four-year member of the Fordham University program, he was a starter on the 1998 Atlantic 10 Championship team. A four-year starter, he still ranks among the schools all-time leaders in hits, with 219, and in at bats, with 677. He had a career batting average of .323. In his first season at the helm, he guided the Lighting to a 14-14 record. Lehman ended the season leading the country in home runs.  The Lightning were also fourth in slugging percentage and fifth in scoring.  CUNYAC Player of the Year Steve Smith not only led the conference but ranked third in the nation in strike outs per nine innings (12.65).  In his sophomore campaign the Lightning ended the season by placing third in the CUNYAC post-season tournament while owning a 10-28 overall mark.  He coached Carlo Fransisco, the conferences leader in home runs, triples and hits.  A Bronx native, Cisco serves as an integral part of the Highlander Training Academy, as the head coach of the under-18 baseball team and head instructor of baseball/softball skill development. With the under-18s, he has several tournament championships. A true student of the game, he uses video extensively, to assist in training and skill development. Specifically, he focuses on the mental approach at the plate while instilling proper hitting techniques. Additionally, he has served as an assistant coach for several high school varsity programs, including Clarkstown South (2014) and Yonkers High School (2010-12). At Yonkers, he helped the team improve its batting average from .209 to .350 in one season. Cisco currently resides in Yonkers with his wife Stephanie, and infant son Christian. James Cisco Head Coach 8101 James Cisco was named as the Head Coach for the baseball program in the fall of 2014. While this is Ciscos first head coaching position at the college level, but he is no stranger to college baseball. A four-year member of the Fordham University program, he was a starter on the 1998 Atlantic 10 Championship team. A four-year starter, he still ranks among the schools all-time leaders in hits, with 219, and in at bats, with 677. He had a career batting average of .323. In his first season at the helm, he guided the Lighting to a 14-14 record. Lehman ended the season leading the country in home runs.  The Lightning were also fourth in slugging percentage and fifth in scoring.  CUNYAC Player of the Year Steve Smith not only led the conference but ranked third in the nation in strike outs per nine innings (12.65).  In his sophomore campaign the Lightning ended the season by placing third in the CUNYAC post-season tournament while owning a 10-28 overall mark.  He coached Carlo Fransisco, the conferences leader in home runs, triples and hits.  A Bronx native, Cisco serves as an integral part of the Highlander Training Academy, as the head coach of the under-18 baseball team and head instructor of baseball/softball skill development. With the under-18s, he has several tournament championships. A true student of the game, he uses video extensively, to assist in training and skill development. Specifically, he focuses on the mental approach at the plate while instilling proper hitting techniques. Additionally, he has served as an assistant coach for several high school varsity programs, including Clarkstown South (2014) and Yonkers High School (2010-12). At Yonkers, he helped the team improve its batting average from .209 to .350 in one season. Cisco currently resides in Yonkers with his wife Stephanie, and infant son Christian.

      Chris Delgado was introduced as the Lightning Head Baseball Coach on July 1, 2024.    This past spring Delgado served as the Interim Head Coach.  Delgado is an accomplished sports professional with a strong background in coaching and athletics administration. He excels in team management, scheduling, and NCAA compliance. His role includes overseeing team operations, conducting recruitment both domestically and internationally, and implementing mental health initiatives for student-athletes.   In addition to his collegiate coaching experience, Delgado is the CEO and Head Trainer at Delgado Baseball Training, where he founded and manages operations. He has successfully built relationships with professional scouts, equipment vendors, and local programs while developing comprehensive training programs for athletes. His entrepreneurial skills are evident in his strategic planning, budgeting, and social media coordination efforts.   Previously, he held leadership roles as the Head Baseball Coach at Warrior Baseball Academy and MVP Baseball, where he demonstrated a commitment to player development and team success. He has a proven track record in enhancing player skills, fostering mental toughness, and achieving outstanding athlete retention rates.   Delgado holds a B.S. in Business Administration & Marketing from Lehman College and an Advanced High School Diploma from Truman High School in Bronx, NY. His dedication to sports coaching and mentorship is reflected in his ability to create positive team cultures and drive athletic excellence.   While earning his degree from Lehman he was a member of the Lightning baseball team from 2018 -2023.