Baseball Adds Connor Gandossy to Coaching Staff
8/30/2017 4:33:00 PM | Baseball
Gandossy comes to Creighton from Saint Louis University (SLU), where he served as an assistant coach for the past three seasons (2015-17) and as a volunteer assistant in 2014. Gandossy was specifically responsible for developing catchers and working with the offense at SLU. He played a pivotal role in the recruiting efforts for the Billikens, working to land Top 100 classes in both the 2015 and 2016 seasons (Perfect Game). Gandossy is expected to step in each of those three areas for the Bluejays.
"From the start I was impressed with the energy and enthusiasm Connor brought to campus," said Servais. "He has strong contacts throughout the midwest which is a critical recruiting area for our program."Â
"It's an honor to earn a position at Creighton. I'm extremely excited to be part of the Bluejay program and its a thrill to work for one of the best tactical coaches in the country.," said Gandossy. "Creighton has a long history of success and I want to help extend and improve that legacy. "
A standout catcher for the Billikens from 2009-12, Gandossy's coaching career began just after his final season at SLU as an assistant coach at Jefferson College.
During his playing days, Gandossy appeared in 157 games behind the plate. He caught 49 contests in each of his last two seasons at SLU. His 615 career putouts remain 15th in Billiken history.
National Comments on Gandossy joining Creighton
Kendall Rogers, National Writer/Editor for D1 Baseball
"Connor was instrumental in helping Saint Louis become a respected program around the country. He has a charismatic personality and knows what is needed to help Creighton take another step forward as a program."
Darin Hendrickson Head Coach Saint Louis University
"Connor is a high energy guy who did great for us. He worked to make us a quality consistent winning program with 35 wins or more in five of the last six years. He was my very first recruit at Saint Louis ten years ago and I will always be grateful to him and his family for their work at Saint Louis. I wish him much success on his next stop."
Sean Duncan President of Prep Baseball Report
"Connor is a tireless worker with an excellent eye for talent. He is a rising star in the college recruiting world. He undoubtedly will make whatever program he is with better."
Tony Vitello Head Coach University of Tennessee
"Connor was one of the finalist for our position here at Tennessee. The resume he has built in the early stages of his career is strong enough to garner attention from any program. I think the Creighton faithful and its program are about to find out that Coach Gandossy's true value is difficult to put to paper. He has a knack for getting along with anyone he comes in to contact with, yet has an extremely intense approach to recruiting."
Kevin Moulder Head Coach Murray State
"It is exciting that Connor is getting this opportunity and I think Creighton made a home run hire. He is a natural leader with an infectious personality that the players and recruits will be drawn to. I have had the unique opportunity to recruit, coach and work with Connor and from the start it was easy to see that he had all the qualities to be a dynamic coach. It is not surprising that success has found him quickly in his young coaching career and am confident he will be a great ambassador for Creighton University and the baseball program."
