Biography:

EDUCATION: Coach Oto is a graduate of East Allegheny High School in Pittsburgh, PA, and Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theology with minors in Communication and Public Relations. After college, Coach Oto enlisted in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as a Joint Fire Support Specialist and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Military Police two days after graduation. He graduated with honors and was recognized as a Distinguished Military Graduate, an honor awarded to the top 20% of cadets nationwide. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration online at Duquesne University.

BIO & EXPERIENCE:

Before arriving at Saint Joseph High School as the Director of Campus Ministry and JV Basketball Coach, Dominic Oto was a four-year starter and captain on his high school football team, earning All-Conference honors. His class achieved historic milestones, including the first playoff win in over 10 years and the first home playoff win in over 20 years. He also competed in track and field for three years and served as field captain. At Saint Vincent College, Coach Oto was actively involved in Campus Ministry, served as a Resident Assistant, and participated in the ROTC program and intramural flag football. He was one of only three cadets in his ROTC Battalion to receive the RECONDO Award for exceptional performance at Advanced Camp.

Coach Oto has a diverse coaching background, having served as the Offensive and Defensive Line Football Coach at East Allegheny High School for two years, where his team won their section for the first time in over 20 years and came close to reaching the 3A Conference title. During this time, he coached four All-Conference players. He later became an Assistant Defensive Line Coach at Saint Vincent College. 

SPORT INFO:

Spartan Boys Basketball starts open gym practice sessions in the Fall with the official season kicking off in November. The team also regularly participates in a Summer league. Their home gym is at Saint Joseph High School, Walter Dlubak Athletic Center.