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Coach Serrano: 3 Decades in Baseball
17 Jan
Summary
- Serrano led UC Irvine to its first College World Series in 2007.
- He has 16 NCAA Tournament and 7 College World Series appearances.
- He coaches at Johnson University, growing the program.

Dave Serrano, born June 28, 1964, in Torrance, California, has dedicated over 30 years to baseball. After a collegiate playing career, he transitioned to coaching, establishing a significant legacy across numerous U.S. universities. Serrano is currently the head baseball coach at Johnson University in Knoxville, Tennessee.
His coaching career includes leading UC Irvine to its first College World Series in 2007, an achievement that earned him Baseball America's National Coach of the Year Award. He later coached at Cal State Fullerton, guiding teams to multiple Big West Conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances, including another College World Series berth in 2009.
Serrano also served as head coach for the University of Tennessee Volunteers for six seasons. Throughout his extensive career, he has been involved in 16 NCAA Tournament appearances and 7 College World Series appearances, impacting college baseball through player development and recruiting.




