Danny Bissonnette (Gustavus-Adolphus '07) began his tenure with the Augsburg baseball team in 2024, serving two seasons as a graduate fellow coach. He will be an assistant coach starting in the 2026 season.
Playing Experience
Bissonnette attended and played baseball at Gustavus Adolphus College from 2004-2006. After graduating, Danny spent six seasons playing town ball for the Edina Esox before playing five additional years of amateur baseball. Prior to college, Danny was a three-sport athlete at St. Louis Park High School, participating in football, hockey, and baseball, and reaching the state tournament in hockey in 2003.
Coaching Experience
Bissonnette began his coaching journey in 2011 as an assistant coach at St. Louis Park High School under coach Aaron MacEachran. Following MacEachran's departure in 2012, Danny remained on staff as the program's hitting and outfield coach while serving as an assistant coach for MacStrength, a club team run by MacEachran, in the offseason. Throughout his time at St. Louis Park High School, Bissonnette helped the Orioles to four section championship game appearances in a span of six seasons, eventually reaching the state tournament in 2022 following a 70-year drought.
Personal Notes
Bissonnette has worked as a land rights agent for more than seven years, currently holding a role with SRF Consulting. Bissonnette is a 2003 graduate of St. Louis Park High School, and received a bachelor's degree in communications from Gustavus Adolphus College in 2007. While working at Augsburg, Danny will pursue a master's degree in leadership.
