Prior to joining the Mets, Conti held various coaching positions in the Los Angeles Dodgers' minor league system, where he befriended Sandy Koufax and also worked with young pitchers such as Pedro Martínez and Ismael Valdez. Martinez credits Conti for teaching him English when Conti coached Martinez in Great Falls, Montana, calling him "my white daddy."
Before joining the Mets, Conti held various coaching positions within the Dodgers' minor league system, where he formed close relationships with Sandy Koufax and guided young pitchers like Pedro Martínez and Ismael Valdez. Martínez credits Conti for teaching him English during their time together in Great Falls, Montana, and expresses his gratitude by referring to him as "my white daddy."