ARLINGTON, Texas – UT Arlington head softball coach Peejay Brun has announced that Matthew Alberghini will join the Maverick coaching staff as an assistant coach.
 
"I am extremely honored to now serve the UTA softball program as an assistant coach," Alberghini said. "I want to thank head coach Peejay Brun, athletic director Jim Baker and everyone else at the University of Texas at Arlington for the opportunity."
 
Alberghini replaces former assistant coach Bobby Buchannan who was with the team for two seasons and will be coaching the outfielders and catchers, as well as helping Coach Brun with offensive strategies.
 
"Matt has gotten some good experience from coaches I respect," Brun said. "I've heard great things about him, and it only took one conversation to realize that he is an upcoming coach that will make great strides in our sport."
 
Alberghini comes to UTA after spending one season (2019-20) at Boston College, learning under head coach Amy Kvilhaug as a volunteer assistant coach. While with BC, he helped with strategy by generating sets of sign cards for all facets of the game, as well as creating hitter books and team handbooks.
 
Prior to Boston College, Alberghini was a graduate assistant at the University of Washington (2018-19). In two years in Seattle, the Huskies went a combined 104-19 including two trips to the Women's College World Series. Under the direction of head coach Heather Tarr, Alberghini oversaw video, practice and gameday operations for the Huskies.
 
"He's got an even keel personality and his passion for the game is undeniable," said Brun. "He will be a great balance to our staff and tremendous help on all the technology we've been able to bring to UTA. 
 
Alberghini has four additional years of experience working at the University of Pittsburgh as a volunteer assistant coach (2018-19) and Sun Belt foe, Coastal Carolina, as the head student manager (2014-17).
 
He graduated with a B.S. in Recreation and Sport Management from Coastal Carolina in 2017 before obtaining his master's in education in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership from the University of Washington in 2019.
 
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT ALBERGHINI
"Matt Alberghini is a bright, young mind in the college softball coaching profession.  He has excelled at and demonstrated excellent versatility in a variety of different roles and he is extremely passionate and knowledgeable about our sport.  I have no doubt that he will help further the success of UTA Softball under Coach Brun."
-Holly Aprile
University of Louisville Head Softball Coach
 
"While we will certainly miss Matt at BC, we are very happy for the opportunity he has been presented at UTA for a full-time position. Matt has worked very hard to climb the ladder in college softball and will certainly have much success with all the great experiences he's had. UTA is lucky to have him."
-Amy Kvilhaug
Boston College Head Softball Coach
 
"Coach Alberghini is a passionate learner and will bring a lot to the softball program at UT Arlington. We are excited to see him earn the opportunity to make an impact in our game. "
-Heather Tarr
University of Washington Head Softball Coach
 
"Matt is an innovative coach that is experienced with the technology that is advancing our game and uses it to enhance player development. He brings good experience with him to UTA as he's been involved with several successful programs and was surrounded by some of the best teachers in our game. He is passionate about the game, recruiting and student-athlete development on and off the field and is a great addition to Coach Brun's staff as they continue to compete for Sun Belt championships." 
-Melissa Inouye
Fordham University Head Softball Coach
 
THE MATTHEW ALBERGHINI FILE
Experience
UTA (July 2020-Present) – Assistant Coach
Boston College (2019-20) – Volunteer Assistant Coach
University of Washington (2018-19) – Graduate Assistant
University of Pittsburgh (2018-19) – Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach
Coastal Carolina (2014-17) – Head Student Manager
 
Education
University of Washington - M.ED. Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership (2019)
Coastal Carolina University – B.SC. Recreation and Sport Management (2017)