Former Sachem Coach, Teacher Dom Savino Named Head Basketball Coach at Adelphi University

Former Sachem High School coach and teacher Dom Savino has been named the head basketball coach at Adelphi University, where he has been an assistant for three seasons.

He takes over from James Cosgrove, who spent eight seasons at the helm of the program.

"This is my dream job. I can't think of any place I'd rather be," Savino said. "I know the great tradition of Adelphi men's basketball. I would like to thank the team and the school for their support and I can't thank coach Cosgrove enough for his help and guidance. I can't wait to get started."

In Savino's tenure as an assistant, Adelphi posted three-straight 20-win seasons. He brings almost 30 years of coaching experience into his new role. He spent 27 years at the high school level, most recently serving as the boys basketball coach at Sachem until 2004-2005. He also had a one year stint as an associate head coach at Dowling College in 2005-06.

He has received numerous accolades, including being named Coach of the Year five times and earning Long Island Coach of the Year in 1991. He also captured An Eastern New York Championship in 1987 and helped Sachem to two Class A Final Four appearances.

"Dom is a successful coach who throughout his career at various levels brings to Adelphi great professionalism and extensive knowledge of the sport," said Adelphi athletic director Robert Hartwell. "He also allows us a continuation of Coach Cosgrove and the great success here at Adelphi. His work ethic and dedication is apparent in the attitude of our current players when told of his hiring."