Sean Saturnio
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Associate Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator |
| Team | Army |
| Conference | The American |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | June 30, 1967 Hilo, Hawai'i, U.S. |
| Education | University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (1992) |
| Playing career | |
| 1985–1986 | Beloit |
| 1987–1988 | Hawai'i |
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2000 | Waipahu HS (Varsity assistant) |
| 2001 | Waipahu HS (JV Coach) |
| 2002–2010 | Waipahu HS |
| 2012–2013 | Georgia Southern (TE) |
| 2014–2015 | Army (FB) |
| 2016–2017 | Army (TE/ST) |
| 2018–2019 | Army (TE) |
| 2020–present | Army (ST) |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 2011 | Georgia Southern (director of player development) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
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Sean Saturnio (born June 30, 1967) is an American football coach who is currently the special teams coordinator for the Army Black Knights.
Coaching career
[edit]Waipahu HS
[edit]Saturnio spent over a decade at Waipahu High School in Waipahu, Hawai'i, serving as head coach from 2002 to 2010.[1] The team qualified for the playoffs in six of ten seasons. He was named the Oahu Interscholastic Association (OIA) Division I Coach of the Year in 2008 and Division II Coach of the Year in 2004.
Georgia Southern
[edit]In 2011, Saturnio joined Georgia Southern as the Director of Player Development. He transitioned to coaching tight ends and assisting with the offensive line in 2012.[2] During his tenure, the team made two consecutive NCAA FCS Semifinal appearances.[3]
Army
[edit]Saturnio joined the Army Black Knights coaching staff in 2014 as the fullbacks coach.[4] He later served as the tight ends coach from 2018 to 2019 and has been the special teams coordinator since 2020.[5]
In 2024, the unit blocked multiple punts resulting in touchdowns and set a program record with 57 successful PATs in a season. Following the 2024 season, Saturnio was named the AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Saturnio graduated from the University of Hawai'i with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Hawaiian Studies in 1992.[7] In 2014, he married his wife, Sharon. They have four children.[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ Honda, Paul (October 30, 2010). "Faith-based decision: Saturnio walks away as Waipahu coach". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- ↑ "Football Announces Changes to Staff Positions, Spring Schedule". gseagles.com. March 1, 2012. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- ↑ "Saturnio, Georgia Southern saying aloha to FCS in style". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. November 25, 2013. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- ↑ Abramo, Nick (June 16, 2015). "Football assistant Saturnio spreads aloha". Hawaii Prep World. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- ↑ "Sean Saturnio - Lauren's First & Goal Foundation Coaches Clinic". lfgf.coachesclinic.com. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- ↑ Postins, Matt (December 15, 2024). "Army Black Knights Coach Sean Saturnio Named AFCA Assistant of Year". Armed Forces Sports. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ↑ "Georgia Southern Football 2013 Information Guide" (PDF). 2013: pg. 54 via Georgia Southern University.
- ↑ "Sean Saturnio - Special Teams Coordinator - Football Coaches". Army West Point. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
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