Coach Joe is a local product of Long Island, New York having moved from Brooklyn to Massapequa at 10 years old and then attending Chaminade High School. He went on to play baseball as a pitcher at Division I Fordham University on a full athletic scholarship under Hall of Fame Baseball Coach Dan Gallagher. While at Fordham as a collegiate athlete, Coach Joe was a three-time New York State All-Star (1990-92), and named All-Region twice. Ahead of his senior season in 1992, he was named a pre-season All-American and nominated to try out for the U.S. Olympic Team. In 1990, Coach Joe led the Rams to the NCAA Regionals, and in 1991, had the 7th lowest era in the Country entering the post-season. To this day, he still ranks in the career Top 10 in six pitching categories. While shoulder surgery prevented him from continuing his baseball career professionally, Coach Joe never wavered for his love of the game and his strong mental approach.
After college, Coach Joe pursued his education to a high level earning his Juris Doctorate degree from Hofstra Law School. He is a founding member of LaMonica Herbst & Maniscalco, LLP, which he has helped build into a very successful and reputable boutique law firm. Coach Joe is also an entrepreneur and business owner who has grown and developed and invested in many successful businesses over the years. He has invested in young student athletes and has acted as a mentor in different collegiate programs.