Matthew Popino (born c. 1991) is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach for Carthage College, a position he has held since 2024.[1][2][3][4] He also coached for Worcester State, Fitchburg State,[5] Rutgers,[6][7] and Endicott.[8][9]

Raised in Metuchen, New Jersey, Popino played prep football at Bishop Ahr High School (which has since been renamed as St. Thomas Aquinas High School).[10] He played college football for Worcester State as a tight end.[11]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Carthage Firebirds (College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin) (2024–present)
2024 Carthage 2–8 2–7 9th
2025 Carthage 0–0 0–0
Carthage: 2–8 2–7
Total: 2–8

References

  1. ^ "Matt Popino - Head Football Coach - Staff Directory". Carthage College Athletics. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  2. ^ "Matthew Popino Accepts Head Coaching Position At Carthage". January 5, 2024.
  3. ^ Ramczyk, Mike (January 7, 2024). "New Carthage coach Matt Popino ready to stress love, energy and relationships". Kenosha News. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  4. ^ College, Carthage (January 6, 2024). "Carthage hires Matt Popino as head football coach". Journal Times. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  5. ^ "Fitchburg State". Fitchburg State. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  6. ^ "Matt Popino - Defensive Quality Control - Staff Directory". Rutgers University Athletics. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  7. ^ Stewart, Matt; Correspondent (September 5, 2016). "Popino lands dream gig at Rutgers". Sentinel and Enterprise. Retrieved January 23, 2024. {{cite web}}: |last2= has generic name (help)
  8. ^ "Endicott Athletics and Recreation". Endicott Athletics and Recreation. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  9. ^ "McGonagle, Endicott football announce coaching staff changes for upcoming season". Salem News. August 10, 2022. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  10. ^ Matt Popino, Worcester State Lancers football. Accessed January 23, 2024. "Hometown: Metuchen, NJ; High School: Bishop Ahr"
  11. ^ "Matt Popino". Worcester State. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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