Bio

Curtin joins St. Andrews after one season as the interim head coach of the Pinecrest Patriots football team in nearby Southern Pines. Curtin spent eight years on the Patriots coaching staff as an Assistant Special Teams Coordinator and Linebackers coach before being named the head coach during the 2021 season. Pinecrest finished with an 8-3 overall record and a 4-1 in conference play led by Curtin.

While at Pinecrest, Curtin also served as the Patriots head wrestling coach since 2015. Under Curtin's leadership the Patriots grapplers finished the last four years as a top five 4A team in North Carolina. Pinecrest has won five conference championships, two regional titles, and produced multiple state champions under Curtin.

The Long Island, New York native, first coaching job came at New Century Middle School as he served as the school's assistant football and wrestling coach. Curtin also coached the JV boys' basketball and girls' soccer teams. He also has had experience coaching at the AAU basketball level and USAW youth wrestling.

After 24 years of distinguished service, Curtin retired from the U.S. Army as a Lieutenant Colonel and Battalion Commander of the Joint Special Operations Command & 189th BDE. Curtin first arrived in the Tarheel State when he was assigned to Fort Bragg. He was responsible for personnel, training, equipping, and commanding a Special Operations Assault Force throughout full spectrum operations.

As a well-decorated military veteran, Curtin adds Teacher of the Year for Moore County Schools and a two-time Coach of the Year honors to his resume.

Curtin graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hofstra in 1994, majoring in History. He received his Master's Degree from Norwich University in 2013 in Military History.