Dom Perno
Dom Perno is an American former basketball coach and former associate athletic director at The George Washington University. He was head basketball coach at the University of Connecticut for nine seasons, from 1977 to 1986, compiling a 139–114 record, leading teams to the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament and the National Invitation Tournament (NIT). He coached former George Washington head coach Karl Hobbs in college and recruited Rutgers Head Coach, Steve Pikiell to UConn. Before becoming head coach at UConn, he was head coach at St. Paul Catholic High School in Bristol, Connecticut, then assistant coach at UConn under Dee Rowe. He was followed at UConn by Jim Calhoun. After UConn, he worked in business and as a broadcaster before being hired by GW in 1997.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 18, 1941 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1961–1964 | UConn |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1977–1986 | UConn |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1997–2011 | George Washington (associate AD) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 139–114 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1979 ECAC Tournament Championship | |
| Awards | |
1964 UConn Club Award for Outstanding Senior Athlete
1979 Kodak District Basketball Coach of the Year University of Connecticut Outstanding Alumnus Award Dr. Martin (Red) O’Neal Award in recognition of distinguished achievements in the field of Athletic Administration University of Connecticut All Century Team | |