Brian Santaniello

JV Head Coach

Coach Brian Santaniello begins his 6th year as a member of the Montgomery Cougars baseball coaching staff. After leading the Freshmen team for the previous 5 seasons, compiling a record of 30-39-2, coach Santaniello is taking over the JV program for the 2022 season. Coach Santaniello is also the Varsity defensive coordinator for the Cougars football program, serving in that role since the 2019 season.

Coach Santaniello came to Montgomery from Somerset County rival Immaculata High School, where he was the head JV baseball coach for three seasons. A 2005 graduate of Immaculata, Brian played both baseball and football for the Spartans, earning all-county and all-area honors in football as a senior in 2004.

Prior to working at Montgomery, Brian was the Operations Manager at Zoned Sports Academy, one of the premier baseball and softball training facilities in New Jersey. During his time at Zoned, Brian also worked as an assistant instructor and an assistant coach for the Zoned Redhawks baseball program.

A Health & Physical Education teacher at Montgomery High School, coach Santaniello holds a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from Pennsylvania State University. He also holds a Health & Physical Education teaching certificate from Kean University, and is currently attending American College of Education for a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership. He resides in Glen Gardner with his wife Tarah, son Jameson (3), and daughter Caroline (1).

When he's not coaching baseball or football, Coach Santaniello spends a majority of his free time with his friends and family. He is an avid skier and golfer, and also enjoys playing slow-pitch softball. Favorite Quote: "It's the start that stops most people."

A Health & Physical Education teacher at Montgomery High School, coach Santaniello holds a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from Pennsylvania State University and his Health & Physical Education teaching certificate from Kean University. He currently resides in Glen Gardner with his wife Tarah.