Preparing Legends Staff

Doug Williams

Doug Williams is entering his 10th year as the head baseball coach for the College of San Mateo (CSM) Bulldogs. His teams have averaged 31 wins per year. Doug’s overall record is 322- 136. This outstanding record, along with seven State playoff appearances, has garnered him four Coast Conference Coach of the Year awards. One of Doug’s most significant accomplishments at CSM is that 118 of 124 past CSM players have either transferred to a four year school or been drafted into professional baseball.

Doug played NCAA Division I baseball and graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He has a Master’s Degree in Health and Physical Education with an emphasis in Biomechanics. His thesis “A Three Dimensional Biomechanical Analysis of Fastball and Forkball Pitchers” was featured on the front cover of an issue of Collegiate Baseball Magazine.

Doug is a local product, having played baseball and graduated from Carlmont High School. He was an assistant coach at the College of San Mateo under the legendary John Noce. He was the head varsity baseball coach at Carlmont High School, capturing the Central Coast Section Division II Title. He then became the pitching coach at the University of San Francisco before moving to his current position at CSM.

Craig Gianinno

Craig joins our team as camp director. He graduated from Bellevue University in Nebraska with a degree in Physical Education. He is currently employed by Rhythm & Moves which provides Physical Education programs to over 120 schools in the Bay Area. His eight years of experience developing and directing various youth baseball camps is a real plus to Preparing Legends.

During his playing career, Craig earned All Conference and MVP honors while playing at City College of San Francisco in 1991. The following year he transferred to the College of Marin and was again selected All Conference and played on the Northern California All Star Classic Team. Craig finished his playing career as a member of the NAIA College World Series, National Championship Team, Bellevue University, Nebraska. During this championship year he was selected All Team and All Conference Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference Pitcher.

Craig was the assistant varsity baseball coach for Sacred Heart Cathedral in San Francisco from 1998-2000 and an assistant coach for the College of San Mateo 2000-2002. In addition to coaching during the 2001-2002 season, Craig was a consultant to the San Mateo American Little League. Craig has been the head coach of the Burlingame Colt League baseball team since 2000. The team was Conference Champions in 2001 and 2002 and the 2002 team qualified for the Western Zone Tournament. Craig is now the assistant coach for the Burlingame Varsity baseball team.

Matt Brown

Matt brings a wealth of professional and collegiate experience to our organization. He was a standout catcher and team captain for the College of San Mateo during the 1988 and 1989 seasons. Matt received a full scholarship to San Jose State University. In his junior year he was named Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year and in June of 1990 was drafted by the Minnesota Twins. He played five years in the Twins organization before signing as a free agent with the Boston Red Sox.

At the conclusion of his playing career Matt returned to college to continue his education and pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. He also served as head assistant coach at the College of San Mateo.

Matt is currently director of player operations, responsible for client development and professional services for Professional Players Management Group Inc. (PPMG). He lives locally with his wife and daughter.

Norm Hayes

Norm was the starting catcher for Carlmont High School his sophomore, junior and senior years where he earned All League honors. After graduation in 1997, he attended the College of San Mateo, capping off his very successful career by winning the "Bulldog" award his sophomore year. Norm continued his education at Santa Clara University, again having two outstanding seasons as the starting catcher for the Broncos. Norm graduated with a B.A. in Communications and is currently enrolled in the Masters/Credentialing program at Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont. For the past two years, Norm has been the head coach of the Carlmont High School Varsity baseball team and is also an assistant coach for the Belmont-Redwood Shores Joe DiMaggio summer baseball team. With Norm's coaching background, experience with youth summer camps, and love of the game, he is a great addition to the Preparing Legends staff.

Nate MacBeth

Nate attended Carlmont High School where he pitched and played shortstop for the Scots. After graduating in 1997, he attended the College of San Mateo where his focus on pitching garnered him the Most Improved Player award in 1999. Nate continued his education at Sonoma State University and was a member of the pitching staff of the 2001 State Champion Cossacks. He graduated in 2002 with a B.A. degree in Environmental Studies and Planning and is enrolled in the Master's/Credentialing program at Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont. Nate has spent several summers working as a counselor for various youth baseball camps. He has been the head coach of the Carlmont High School Frosh-Soph baseball team for the past two years.

Brian Vogel

Brian played one year at West Valley College before transferring to San Francisco State University where he earned All-Conference as well as team MVP awards in his three years of playing for the Gators. He graduated from SFSU with a degree in Speech and Communications and is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Sports Administration from St. Mary's College.

After his playing days were complete, Brian joined the coaching staff at SFSU where he worked with the outfielders and assisted with the pitchers. After two years at SFSU, Brian was named Athletic Academic Coordinator and was responsible for advising the 400 student-athletes on NCAA and University rules and regulations regarding academic eligibility. During the summer of 2003, Brian was an assistant coach for the Foster City Colt league baseball team. He has worked at other sports camps, and brings his experience with top quality talent to our program. Brian currently coaches the outfielders as well as the hitters at the College of San Mateo, joining the Bulldogs
staff for the 2003-04 year.