Joe Barroso
Joe Barroso
Title: Head Coach
Phone: (203) 365-7604
Year: 15th Year

Joe Barroso has become a mainstay on the sidelines for the Pioneers as he begins his 19th season at Sacred Heart in 2017-18. The kick-off of the 2017 season marks Barroso's 13th season at the helm of the men's program. Barroso guided the Pioneers to their first NEC tournament appearance since 2011 a season ago. He previously served as the head coach on the women's side for eight seasons, leading them to an NEC title and a berth in the NCAA tournament.



He is in his second stint at Sacred Heart after a five year hiatus in which he coached at the University of Bridgeport. He returned to help the Pioneers make the transition to Division I and guided the women's team to three straight Northeast Conference Tournaments. It was in 2001 that Barroso led the women's team to its first postseason tournament appearance where they enjoyed a magical run, capturing their first-ever Northeast Conference Crown and spot in the NCAA's. For his efforts Barroso was named Coach of the Year.


