Joe Sottolano, originally from New York, was one of 36 athletes chosen nationally to try out for Team USA in 1990. He also played a vital role in the 1988 Division III NCAA Baseball National Championship, where he earned the title of Most Outstanding Player (MOP).

Over his 23 years of Division I coaching experience, including 14 as a head coach, he has influenced the careers of over 20 student-athletes who were selected in the MLB Amateur Draft and coached 46 All-Americans. Among these athletes, Chris Rowley reached the Major Leagues, showcasing Joe's significant impact on their professional development.

Joe's coaching philosophy is deeply rooted in the principles he upheld during his time at West Point: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence. These values have guided his personal and professional life, shaping him into a respected figure in the sports community.

During his high school years at Minisink Valley High School in Orange County, New York, Joe was awarded the 1986 Times Herald Records Tri-County Player of the Year. He then continued his athletic career as a left-handed pitcher at Ithaca College, where he led his team to a national title and was named the most outstanding player of the Division III World Series during his sophomore year.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in 1990, focusing on PE Teaching with a minor in Health, Joe began his coaching career at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. There, he was instrumental in managing the pitching staff and the team's strength and agility programs, recruiting talented players to shape the program's future.

He returned to Ithaca College to earn a Master of Science and further honed his coaching skills while assisting the baseball team.

In 1992, Joe's coaching career took him to the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, where he started as an Army Assistant Coach and was promoted to Head Coach in 2000.