Back to the St Johns Red Storm Newsfeed

COURTSIDE: Legend in the Making

Related Topics: Joe Tartamella

Joe Tartamella is off to a fast start in his coaching career and looks to continue his run of dominance this year

Torch Photo/Lauren Finegan

A coach’s success can be defined in a number of ways. One may start by looking at the banners hanging in the rafters, or in the case of Carnesecca Arena, on the walls.

Women’s basketball Head Coach Joe Tartamella has left his mark on those concrete stanchions. Five seasons have passed since he took the reigns as head coach of the St. John’s women’s program — a daunting position for the then-32 year-old career assistant.