Sean Saturnio
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Special teams coordinator |
| Team | Army |
| Conference | The American |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | June 30, 1967 Hilo, Hawai'i, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (1992) |
| Playing career | |
| 1985–1986 | Beloit |
| 1987–1988 | Hawai'i |
| Position(s) | 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
Waipahu HS
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
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
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
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
- ^ 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.