Justin Serpone

Justin Serpone is in his 19th season (20-year tenure) as head coach of Amherst College men’s soccer in 2026. He has transformed the Mammoths into one of the premier programs in NCAA Division III, posting a 272-44-51 overall record (.810 winning percentage, fourth among active Division III coaches) and becoming the program’s all-time winningest coach in 2023. Under Serpone, Amherst has won two NCAA Division III national championships (2015 and 2024), seven NESCAC titles (2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2022, 2023), and qualified for the NCAA Tournament in every season of his tenure. The team has reached the round of 16 in 14 straight seasons, advanced to eight quarterfinals, six semifinals, and five national championship games.

Serpone also serves as director of Amherst LEADS, the College’s leadership development program for student-athletes featuring symposia, workshops, speakers, and interactive experiences focused on ethical, influential leadership.

A Winchester, Massachusetts native, Serpone earned a B.A. in economics from Drew University, where he was student-body president and a goalkeeper. He holds a U.S. Soccer Federation “A” license and an NSCAA Premier Diploma. He has completed five graduate degrees: M.A. in Sports Administration (Northwestern, 2010), MBA and M.A. in Higher Education (Bay Path, 2012), M.S. in Labor Studies (UMass, 2020), and M.S. in Leadership and Negotiation (Bay Path, 2020). He lives with his wife Angela and his kids Lily, Tyson and Annabelle.