Anthony DeCicco is in his fourth season as the Black Knights' pitching coach after being added to the staff by head coach Joe Sottolano prior to the 2010 campaign.
Last season, DeCicco presided over an Army pitching staff that led the Patriot League and ranked 31st nationally in earned run average (3.25). The Black Knights also ranked 21st in the country in hits allowed per nine innings (8.03), 28th in walks allowed per nine innings (2.81) and 18th in WHIP (1.20). DeCicco helped Army ace Chris Rowley establish a number of Academy single-season records, including wins (11), innings pitched (97.1) and consecutive scoreless innings (29). Rowley, who was tabbed Patriot League Pitcher of the Year and earned a spot on the all-league first team, collected three All-America certificates. DeCicco also helped Logan Lee earn a spot on the All-Patriot League second team.
During the 2011 campaign, under the guidance of DeCicco, Army ranked second in the Patriot League in ERA (5.09). The Black Knights led the conference in fewest walks per nine innings, while listing second in opponents' batting average (.282). Army led the conference in ERA during league games, posting a 4.30 mark versus Patriot League foes.
In 2010, DeCicco's pitching staff topped the Patriot League and ranked 30th nationally in ERA (4.34). The staff also paced the conference in strikeouts per nine innings (7.09). Starting pitcher Matt Fouch earned the conference's Pitcher of the Year award and was named to the All-Patriot League first team. Relief pitcher Kevin McKague, who established Army's single-season saves record (13), was unanimously selected to the all-league first unit as well.
Before arriving at West Point, DeCicco spent one season as pitching and catching coach, as well as recruiting coordinator, at Fordham University. Prior to his one-year stint in the Bronx, DeCicco logged six years on the coaching staff at the University of Vermont. He arrived at Vermont from Eastern Connecticut State University, where he served on the staff of the 2002 NCAA Division III National Champions.
During his stay at Fordham, DeCicco helped the Rams to a fourth-place finish in the Atlantic 10 Conference with a 16-11 mark, despite being tabbed to finish ninth in the preseason poll.
As Vermont's recruiting coordinator, as well as pitching and catching coach, DeCicco was instrumental in the Catamounts capturing the program's first two America East Conference regular-season championships in 2003 and 2006.
Under DeCicco's tutelage, the Vermont pitching staff excelled, topping the America East in team earned run average in both 2002 and 2005, while ranking among national leaders both years. The Catamounts also ranked sixth nationally in ERA in 2003. Additionally, seven Vermont pitchers were drafted or signed by Major League baseball organizations from 2003 to 2009.
A 2001 graduate of ECSU, DeCicco received his bachelor's degree in physical education. He earned a master's degree from Vermont in education and leadership in 2005. DeCicco was a standout catcher during his playing days for the Warriors and joined the staff of longtime head coach Bill Holowaty following graduation.
DeCicco and his wife, Elizabeth, have a son, Theodore (7) and a daughter, Peyton (4). The family resides in nearby Highland Falls, N.Y.
