Meet the Athletic Department

Brian Farrell, BL Class of 2006, is in his seventh year as head varsity lacrosse coach. A captain of the 2006 National Championship lacrosse team, he continued his academic and athletic career at the University of Maryland. At Maryland he was named a Scholar All-American twice and a United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association All-American three times. Prior to beginning his coaching career Coach Farrell played in the professional lacrosse league for six years. Under his leadership, BL’s lacrosse team has made it to the semifinals four times, competing in the championship game three times and in 2021 won the MIAA A conference championship. Every year, Boys’ Latin sends 10-15 seniors to continue their lacrosse career in college at the Division 1,2 and 3 levels. Brian’s coaching philosophy remains steadfast in developing young men to be better people, leaders and student-athletes so they are ready for the next stage of their life while creating memorable high school experiences both on and off the field.

Coach Engel, BL class of 2015, played volleyball at Stevenson University, where he was a member of the team from 2015 to 2019.  As a Libero, he helped Stevenson win the MAC conference in ’15 and ’16.  He also led Stevenson to the NCAA D3 tournament in 2016.  Since graduating from Stevenson University in 2019, Coach Engel has dedicated himself to teaching the game of volleyball. He has coached locally with various club-level teams and has been a fixture in the Laker program since 2021. 
 

Grady Gamble, Class of 2007, serves as head coach of the varsity wrestling team. A former MIAA state champion and three-time finalist at Boys’ Latin, Coach Gamble brings over 14 years of experience coaching at the junior league, middle school, and high school levels. 

Gamble returned to BL in 2018 as a faculty member and middle school football and wrestling coach. He has also served as an assistant varsity wrestling coach for the past four years. Now leading the varsity program, he is focused on fostering a culture of toughness, accountability, and community—values rooted in both his family legacy and the mission of Boys’ Latin.

Matt Holley, a former Division I pitcher at Towson University, steps into the role of head varsity baseball coach after four seasons as associate head coach. A dedicated mentor and father of two young Lakers, he has strengthened the team’s pitching program, game-day preparation, and culture of excellence.

Coach Zielaskiewicz (Coach Z) has been a fixture at Boys’ Latin for 21 years, teaching math and coaching tennis in both the middle and upper schools. Coach Z served as head JV tennis coach for five years and, in 2022, took the helm as our varsity coach leading the team to its first MIAA championship. This July, Rich completed a week-long intensive Tennis University course in Hilton Head, SC, at the Van Der Meer Tennis Academy. After being tested on every aspect of the game as well as teaching and coaching tennis, he became a USPTR Certified Tennis Instructor. Rich is also an active tournament player and United States Tennis Association (USTA) member. 

Coach Vernieuwe served as Boys' Latin's assistant varsity hockey coach before stepping into the role as head coach in the 2023-2024 school year.   During his first season as head varsity coach, the team won the MIAA B Conference Championship.  Baptiste is also a full-time Boys' Latin faculty member, teaching French in the upper school. 

Lisa Reid joined Boys’ Latin’s math department eight years ago. Since coming to BL she has developed a love of running, and three years ago she became head coach of the cross country team. Coach Reid enjoys participating in local races and, being from Baltimore, takes special pride in running the Baltimore Running Festival 5K, Half, and Full Marathons. Her sons Owen and Micah are students in the upper school. 

Tony Rinaudo became a part of the Boys' Latin community in 2020, and after being an assistant football for several years, in 2023 he took the helm as head varsity football coach. Tony also teaches Business Administration in the Upper School.

Before joining Boys' Latin, Coach Rinaudo served as an assistant coach at Saint Anselm College (Division II) and worked as an offensive coordinator and assistant coach in two private high schools in the Baltimore area. He earned his degree from Towson University in 2016. Moreover, Coach Rinaudo was the head coach for the Maryland Crab Bowl in 2022, leading Team Baltimore to victory against Team Washington. In 2021, he was selected to coach in the Big-33 All-Star game for Team Maryland.

Coach Milburn brings a wealth of experience and a deep-seated commitment to nurturing young talent. Known for his genuine dedication to teaching the intricate nuances of the game, Milburn is passionate about building a strong basketball program and to supporting student-athletes through the college recruitment process.

Coach Milburn played basketball at Bowie State, earning CIAA all-rookie team honors, before transferring to Salisbury University where he contributed significantly, earning All-CAC Second Team recognition. Coach Milburn began his coaching career at Salisbury before later joining the coaching staff at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

Coach Becker is an upper school English teacher and has been part of the Boys' Latin soccer program for the past seven years. Becker's extensive background in competitive soccer includes more than a decade of coaching experience at the club level with LTSC, FC USA Soccer Club, and Baltimore Celtic.  After graduating from Clemson University, he spent several seasons assisting the Towson High School varsity soccer tea

Michael Cianos brings decades of experience as a racquet sports professional, mentor, and championship coach. As co-owner of MAC Racquet Sports and a USTA- and PTR-certified professional, he has guided athletes of all levels while fostering both skill and confidence on and off the court.

Coach Glaeser is a Baltimore native and a Boys’ Latin alumnus, Class of 2017.  At Boys' Latin, Garrett was a two-time golf captain, winning championships in 2016 and 2017. He has played golf most of his life and currently plays locally at Eagles Nest Country Club, representing the club on the state “A” team.