04/25/2026
Exciting news! Nico Calderon, a standout Cadet alumnus, has enlisted in the Army National Guard! He’s set to ship out on April 29th to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, where he’ll undergo rigorous training for the next five months as a Military Police Officer.
Nico, a proud graduate of Lafayette High School in Brooklyn, has not only excelled academically but also shone on the baseball diamond at Kingsborough Community College, contributing to the championship-winning 2024 CUNY and Region XV Regional team. His Cadet journey began with the Staten Island Bantam Cadets 12u team, and he returned in 2024 to make waves on the Cadets Open team under the guidance of Coach Muccio
“As a reliable pitcher and centerfielder, Nico also took on leadership roles off the field, helping as a tournament director and presenting awards at our year-end ceremony. I’m incredibly proud to have coached such a talented young man who embodies our Cadet motto, “Good citizen tomorrow through clean sports today.” “Nico is destined for greatness, both on and off the field,” Muccio said. The Cadet organization wishes Nico well.🇺🇸🪖⚾🧢
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