:Draft:Sean Saturnio

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| name = Sean Saturnio

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| current_title = Special teams coordinator

| current_team = Army

| current_conference = The American

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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1967|06|30}}

| birth_place = Hilo, Hawai'i, U.S.

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| alma_mater = University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (1992)

| player_years1 = 1985–1986

| player_team1 = Beloit

| player_years2 = 1987–1988

| player_team2 = Hawai'i

| player_positions = Wide receiver

| coach_years1 = 2000

| coach_team1 = Waipahu HS (Varsity assitant)

| coach_years2 = 2001

| coach_team2 = Waipahu HS (JV Coach)

| coach_years3 = 2002–2010

| coach_team3 = Waipahu HS

| coach_years4 = 2012–2013

| coach_team4 = Georgia Southern (TE)

| coach_years5 = 2014–2015

| coach_team5 = Army (FB)

| coach_years6 = 2016–2017

| coach_team6 = Army (TE/ST)

| coach_years7 = 2018–2019

| coach_team7 = Army (TE)

| coach_years8 = 2020–present

| coach_team8 = Army (ST)

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| admin_years1 = 2011

| admin_team1 = Georgia Southern (director of player development)

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AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year (2024)
First Staff All-American (2023)
OIA Division I Coach of the Year (2008)
OIA Division II Coach of the Year (2004)

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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.

Early life

A native of Hilo, Hawai'i, Saturnio began his collegiate playing career at Division III Beloit College in Wisconsin before transferring to the University of Hawaiʻi. He walked on to the football team as a wide receiver and earned his degree in elementary education with a minor in Hawaiian studies in 1992."[https://static.gseagles.com/custompages/football/GaSouthern_Football_web_2013.pdf Georgia Southern Football 2013 Information Guide]" (PDF). 2013: pg. 54 via Georgia Southern University.

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.{{cite web|url=https://www.staradvertiser.com/2010/10/30/sports/faith-based-decision-saturnio-walks-away-as-waipahu-coach/|title=Faith-based decision: Saturnio walks away as Waipahu coach|website=Honolulu Star-Advertiser|first=Paul|last=Honda|date=October 30, 2010|access-date=May 23, 2025}} Under his leadership, 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.{{cite web|url=https://gseagles.com/news/2012/3/1/FB_8896|title=Football Announces Changes to Staff Positions, Spring Schedule|website=gseagles.com|date=March 1, 2012|access-date=May 23, 2025}} During his tenure, the team made two consecutive NCAA FCS Semifinal appearances.{{cite web|url=https://www.staradvertiser.com/2013/11/25/hawaii-news/saturnio-georgia-southern-saying-aloha-to-fcs%E2%80%88in-style/|title=Saturnio, Georgia Southern saying aloha to FCS in style|website=Honolulu Star-Advertiser|first=|last=|date=November 25, 2013|access-date=May 23, 2025}}

= Army =

Saturnio joined the Army Black Knights coaching staff in 2014 as the fullbacks coach.{{cite web|url=https://www.hawaiiprepworld.com/football/football-assistant-saturnio-spreads-aloha/|title=Football assistant Saturnio spreads aloha|website=Hawaii Prep World|first=Nick|last=Abramo|date=June 16, 2015|access-date=May 23, 2025}} He later served as the tight ends coach from 2018 to 2019 and has been the special teams coordinator since 2020.{{cite web|url=https://lfgf.coachesclinic.com/speakers/sean-saturnio/|title=Sean Saturnio - Lauren's First & Goal Foundation Coaches Clinic|website=lfgf.coachesclinic.com|access-date=May 23, 2025}}

Under his guidance, Army's special teams have achieved national recognition. In 2024, the unit blocked multiple punts resulting in touchdowns and set a program record with 57 successful PATs in a season. Saturnio's innovative strategies, including successful trick plays, have been instrumental in the team's success. Following the 2024 season, Saturnio was named the AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year.{{Cite web |last=Postins |first=Matt |date=2024-12-15 |title=Army Black Knights Coach Sean Saturnio Named AFCA Assistant of Year |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/armed-forces-sports/news/army-black-knights-sean-saturnio-named-afca-assistant-of-year |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=Armed Forces Sports |language=en-US}}

Personal life

Saturnio and his wife, Sharon, were married in 2014.{{cite web|url=https://www.savannahnow.com/story/sports/2013/08/17/taking-knee-gsu-assistant-proposes-football-practice/13497165007/|title=Taking a knee: GSU assistant proposes at football practice|website=Savannah Morning News|first=Donald|last=Heath|date=August 17, 2013|access-date=May 23, 2025}} They have four children, Caitlin, Christina, Zachary, and Isaiah, and two grandchildren, Maya and Ezekiel.{{Cite web |title=Sean Saturnio - Special Teams Coordinator - Football Coaches |url=https://goarmywestpoint.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/sean-saturnio/2172 |access-date=2025-02-17 |website=Army West Point |language=en}}

References

External links

[https://goarmywestpoint.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/sean-saturnio/2172 Army Black Knights profile]

{{Draft categories|

Category:1967 births

Category:Living people

Category:Players of American football from Hawaii

Category:Sportspeople from Hilo, Hawaii

Category:American football wide receivers

Category:Beloit Buccaneers football players

Category:Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football players

Category:Coaches of American football from Hawaii

Category:High school football coaches in Hawaii

Category:Georgia Southern Eagles football coaches

Category:Army Black Knights football coaches

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