J.T. Gilbert
Head Varsity Coach

The 2008 season is Coach J.T. Gilbert's fifth year at the helm of the Golden Lions, but seventh year overall (he was the Assistant Varsity Coach from 2002-2003). In 2007, the Golden Lions advanced to the second round of the state playoffs. In 2004, Coach Gilbert's inaugural season, the Golden Lions advanced to the quarterfinals of the State Playoffs (the furthest any Golden Lion team has ever advanced). Prior to coaching at St. Pius X, he was the pitching coach for Viterbo University in LaCrosse, WI. Coach Gilbert won three state championships in high school, and then went on to the University of Minnesota to pitch for the Gophers. Coach Gilbert is a 9th grade theology teacher at St. Pius X and the Running Backs Coach for the Varsity Football team. Coach Gilbert is single and lives in Loganville.

Coach Gilbert can be reached by phone at (404) 636-3023 EXT. 270 or e-mail. On campus, Coach Gilbert can be found in his classroom (room 111) or the baseball office in the game gym.

Joe Winland
Assistant Varsity Coach

The 2008 season is Coach Winland’s second year as the Golden Lions’ assistant varsity baseball coach. Coach Winland is a graduate of Marist School. He played baseball for the Spiders at the University of Richmond. Along with coaching and teaching 10th and 12th grade English, Coach Winland is currently writing his thesis for his M.A. in English from Georgia State University. He lives with his wife, Kathryn, and two dogs, Charlie and Savannah, in Decatur.

Paul Standard
Assistant Varsity Coach

Coach Standard, a St. Pius X Alumnus, returns for his fourth year on the baseball coaching staff. Coach Standard has been the Golden Lions Head Varsity Football Coach for the past seven seasons. Coach Standard coached baseball from 1991 to 1998 at Dacula High School. In his last two seasons, he was the Head Coach and led the team to two State Playoff appearances. From 1999 to 2004, Coach Standard coached travel baseball teams. Coach Standard lives in Lawrenceville with his wife, Cindy, and four children (Paul III (P.G.), Elizabeth, Mary Kate, and Margaret May)

Tom Ksionzyk
Head Junior Varsity Coach

Coach Ksionzyk returns for his third season with the Golden Lion staff this season. He brings fifteen year of coaching experience, including five at Decatur High School, two as head coach. In 2003 and 2004, he led the Bulldogs to their first state playoff appearance in over thirty-five years. Coach Ksionzyk has also coached a number of summer travel teams and has led his teams to numerous national championship events. Coach Ksionzyk lives with his wife Anne in Decatur, and has two sons, Kevin a 2005 SPX graduate, and Brady, an eighth-grader at St. Thomas More.

Eric Mense
Assistant Junior Varsity Coach

The 2008 season is Coach Mense's fifth with the Golden Lions, his fourth as the Assistant Junior Varsity Coach. He was the Assistant Freshman Coach in 2004. Coach Mense is a 2002 graduate of SPX and member of the 2001 Golden Lions team that won a region championship and advanced to the second round of the state playoffs. Coach Mense is the co-record holder for home runs in a single season (11). Coach Mense lives in Buckhead and is a student at Georgia Perimeter College.

Bob Gilbert
Head Freshman Coach

Coach Gilbert returns for his fourth year as the Head Freshman Coach. Coach Gilbert served as the Head Varsity Coach for two seasons (2002-2003). His 2002 squad advanced to the second round of the State Playoffs. Prior to coming to St. Pius X, Coach Gilbert was the Head Varsity Coach at Forsyth Central for two seasons. Coach Gilbert is the Head Freshman Football Coach and teaches Physical Education and Health at SPX. Coach Gilbert lives in Lawrenceville with his wife, Margaret, a swimming and diving coach at St. Pius X, and four daughters (Katy, Sara, Jill, and Mary Margaret).

Chris Fason
Assistant Freshman Coach

The 2008 season is Coach Fason's first year with the St. Pius X Golden Lions baseball program. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, Coach Chris Fason attended Georgia College & State University where he played for three years on the GC&SU Golf Team. Coach Fason started his coaching career in Washington County in 1997 where he coached Middle School Football and Baseball, and led his baseball team to the Region Championship in 1997 & 1998. From 2000-2002, Coach Fason taught Special Ed at Roswell High School and was the Head 9th Grade Football & Baseball coach. Coach Fason coaches Varsity Receivers for the St. Pius X Football team and teaches PE at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School in Sandy Springs. Coach Fason lives in Roswell with his wife, Megan, and his three daughters, Maggie, Mary Beth, and Olivia.

Casey Euart
Assistant Freshman Coach

The 2008 season is Coach Euart's first year with the St. Pius X Golden Lions baseball program.

Andy May
Head Middle School White Coach

The 2008 season is Coach May's eighth year as Head Middle School White Coach for Golden Lions (9th overall). Coach May's 2007 club finished in fourth place in the Middle School "A" League with a 9-5 record. During Coach May's eight seasons at the helm he has compiled a record of 64-35-2 and won the league championship in 2001 and 2003. He was the Assistant for the team in his first year with the program. Coach May is a PiHi graduate (1974) and was the left fielder for the first SPX baseball team to qualify for the state tournament. Coach May spends his days working at May Construction and lives with his wife, Kerry, and their 4 children (Amy, Jimmy, Mary Jane, and Grace) in Dunwoody.

Rick Porter
Head Middle School Gold Coach

The 2008 season is Coach Porter's second year as the Head Middle School Gold Coach for Golden Lions. Coach Porter's 2007 team finished in 3rd place in the Middle School "C" League with a 9-4-2 record.