The Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs are pleased to announce that Guido Aspeitia will join the club's coaching staff this summer.

A native of Fresno, CA, Guido worked at Cal. State Fullerton from 1991-2000.  He was an Assistant Coach from 1991-1996 and helped coach the Titans to a Big West championship in 1991.  As the school's Director of Baseball Operations from 1997-2000, Guido was part of the 1999 NCAA Regional and Super Regional championship squad, as well as Big West Champions four consecutive years from 1997-2000.

Aspeitia has had the opportunity to have worked under some of the best collegiate head coaches in NCAA history.  He has worked for the NCAA all time winningest coach Augie Garrido (currently the Head Coach at the University of Texas) and current University of Oregon Head Coach George Horton.

Aspeitia also brings a wealth of summer collegiate coaching experience.  For four seasons he was the Head Coach of the Northern Ohio Strongsville club in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League.  Guido led his team to three championships in 2000, 2001 and 2003.  He was named Coach of the Year in 2002 and 2003. In 2008, he led the Regina Red Sox to the Eastern Division title in the Western Major Collegiate Baseball League.  He also was Head Coach of the Wisconsin Woodchucks of the Northwoods League in 2009 and 2010.  His team made the playoffs in his only full year at the helm. Overall, Aspeitia has a .691 winning percentage as a collegiate Head Coach.

Guido has also produced, written and hosted College Baseball Weekly for Fox College Sports

"Guido is a tremendous addition to our staff." team owner Travis Heiser said.  "Anytime you can get someone who has major collegiate baseball experience it's a plus.  He will have instant credibility with the squad."

Aspeitia states, "I am very excited to be part of the DiamondDawgs.  It is a first class organization and I look forward to working with the other coaches and the players to bring a championship to the Mohawk Valley."

The DiamondDawgs begin their 2014 season on June 5th with its fan favorite, "Thirsty Thursday" promotion along with a Team Schedule Magnet giveaway courtesy of Little Falls Hospital.  On June 7th we will have a "HUGE" Post Game Fireworks Show and t shirt giveaway courtesy of the Fuccillo Autoplex in Nelliston.