Football
- Title:
- Defensive Coordinator/ Inside Linebackers
Pecoraro joined the Southern Miss staff in 2016 after working as defensive coordinator the previous four seasons at Alcorn State, where he helped lead the Braves to two South- western Athletic Conference championships.
In his initial year running the defense, the Golden Eagles finished No. 15 in in the country in total defense (324.8). The squad had two first-team Conference USA selections, including Dylan Bradley and D’Nerius Antoine.
Prior to his stint in Lorman, Pecoraro served a two-year stint at North Alabama as defensive coordinator.
Pecoraro had an integral part in North Alabama’s success, producing five All-Americans and 11 All-Gulf States Conference players.
In both seasons at North Alabama, Pecoraro helped lead the Lions to back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Division II playoffs.
Previous to North Alabama, Pecoraro earned his stripes during eight years of collegiate coaching, including five seasons over two separate stints at Florida State (2002-03, 2005-08)
During his tenure at FSU, Pecoraro was a part of Atlantic Coast Conference championship teams in 2002-03. The Seminoles played in five bowl games during Pecoraro’s time in Tallahassee, including the Nokia Sugar Bowl in 2003, the FedEx Orange Bowl in 2004, the Music City Bowl in 2007, the Champs Sports Bowl in 2008 and the Gator Bowl in 2009.
Pecoraro began his collegiate coaching career at Webber International University in Babson Park, Fla., where he worked as a graduate assistant from 2004-05. In 2006, Pecoraro was promoted to a full- time position, coaching the defensive line and serving as recruiting coordinator. During this time, Pecoraro also earned his M.B.A.
In his first experience with FSU, Pecoraro served as a student assistant from the 2002-03 season working directly with the quarter- backs. He also earned his Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management.
Pecoraro is married to the former Tania Fernandez, and have a son, Rocky Tarim and a daughter, Isabella Amore.
