Head Coach
Anthony Latina
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Latina | Head Coach | latinaa@sacredheart.edu |
| Kyle Steinway | Associate Head Coach | steinwayk@sacredheart.edu |
| Tom Barrett | Assistant Coach | barrettt3@sacredheart.edu |
| Donte Gittens | Assistant Coach | gittensd2@sacredheart.edu |
| Jeremy Kipness | Assistant Coach | kipnessj@sacredheart.edu |
| Colin Bemis | Athletic Trainer | bemisc@sacredheart.edu |
| Bridget Delaney | Assistant Director of Athletic Communications | delaneyb2@sacredheart.edu |
| Ryan Genest | Head Equipment Manager | genestr@sacredheart.edu |
| Matt Rodriguez | Associate Head Strength & Conditioning Coach | rodriguezm6@sacredheart.edu |
About Sacred Heart Pioneers Basketball
Sacred Heart University's men's basketball program, led by head coach Anthony Latina, competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and offers student-athletes a compelling combination of academic rigor and competitive basketball. Located in Connecticut, the Pioneers provide access to quality education within a supportive athletic environment. The MAAC represents a respected mid-major conference featuring consistent competition and postseason opportunities. Coach Latina has built a program culture that emphasizes player development, defensive intensity, and academic accountability. Student-athletes benefit from professional coaching, strength and conditioning resources, and the chance to compete at a level that attracts talent from across the region. Sacred Heart's proximity to major recruiting markets and its commitment to graduation success make it an attractive destination. High school prospects seeking a program balancing serious basketball with meaningful education should contact Coach Latina's staff to explore how they can contribute to the Pioneers' continued growth and success.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-08-13.