Draft:Sean Saturnio

Sean Saturnio
Current position
Title	Special teams coordinator
Team	Army
Conference	The American
Biographical details
Born	June 30, 1967 (age 57); 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 assitant)
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
	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.^[1]

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.^[2] 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.^[3] During his tenure, the team made two consecutive NCAA FCS Semifinal appearances.^[4]

Army

Saturnio joined the Army Black Knights coaching staff in 2014 as the fullbacks coach.^[5] He later served as the tight ends coach from 2018 to 2019 and has been the special teams coordinator since 2020.^[6]

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.^[7]

Personal life

Saturnio and his wife, Sharon, were married in 2014.^[8] They have four children, Caitlin, Christina, Zachary, and Isaiah, and two grandchildren, Maya and Ezekiel.^[9]

References

^ "Georgia Southern Football 2013 Information Guide" (PDF). 2013: pg. 54 via Georgia Southern University.
^ 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.
^ Heath, Donald (August 17, 2013). "Taking a knee: GSU assistant proposes at football practice". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
^ "Sean Saturnio - Special Teams Coordinator - Football Coaches". Army West Point. Retrieved February 17, 2025.

External links

Army Black Knights profile

[1] "Georgia Southern Football 2013 Information Guide" (PDF). 2013: pg. 54 via Georgia Southern University.

[2] Honda, Paul (October 30, 2010). "Faith-based decision: Saturnio walks away as Waipahu coach". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved May 23, 2025.

[3] "Football Announces Changes to Staff Positions, Spring Schedule". gseagles.com. March 1, 2012. Retrieved May 23, 2025.

[4] "Saturnio, Georgia Southern saying aloha to FCS in style". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. November 25, 2013. Retrieved May 23, 2025.

[5] Abramo, Nick (June 16, 2015). "Football assistant Saturnio spreads aloha". Hawaii Prep World. Retrieved May 23, 2025.

[6] "Sean Saturnio - Lauren's First & Goal Foundation Coaches Clinic". lfgf.coachesclinic.com. Retrieved May 23, 2025.

[7] Postins, Matt (December 15, 2024). "Army Black Knights Coach Sean Saturnio Named AFCA Assistant of Year". Armed Forces Sports. Retrieved May 13, 2025.

[8] Heath, Donald (August 17, 2013). "Taking a knee: GSU assistant proposes at football practice". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved May 23, 2025.

[9] "Sean Saturnio - Special Teams Coordinator - Football Coaches". Army West Point. Retrieved February 17, 2025.

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