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Brian Sarafinko

Brian Sarafinko enters his fifth season as assistant coach and pitch caller for Marywood
University softball.

The 2022 campaign saw Marywood pitchers end their season with an Atlantic East
Conference combined best ERA of 2.15, while achieving a university all-time record of
28 wins and only 9 loses. Sarafinko teamed with pitcher Mara Hamm who posted a 15-3
record with a 1.22 ERA on her way to being selected the Atlantic East pitcher of the
year. Under the guidance of Sarafinko, pitcher Giana Marsico posted a third-best
conference ERA of 2.66 and ended the season with a record of 12 wins and six losses.

A native of the Abingtons, Sarafinko is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State Police
Academy and holds a degree in criminal justice from Lackawanna College.

In 2021, Sarafinko retired at the rank of Sergeant and was honorably discharged from
the Pennsylvania State Police after 25 years of distinguished service. Sarafinko
currently works as a detective for the Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office.

Additionally, Sarafinko is the Vice President of Operations for the Impact Panthers
Travel Softball Organization and serves as the Head Coach of their 18U Gold Team.
 
Sarafinko resides in Clarks Summit with his wife Jennifer and three children; Marley,
Rocco, and Sonny.

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