| Syria men's national basketball team | |
|---|---|
| Position | Head coach |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 1981 (age 42–43) Plattsburgh, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Career information | |
| High school | Montpelier (Montpelier, Vermont) |
| College | Plattsburgh State CC of Vermont |
| Coaching career | 2008–present |
| Career history | |
| As coach: | |
| 2008–2010 | Vermont Frost Heaves (asst.) |
| 2010 | Vermont Frost Heaves |
| 2011–2017 | Summerside/Island Storm |
| 2017–2020 | Moncton Magic |
| 2020–2022 | Syria |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Joseph Salerno Jr. (born 1981) is an American professional basketball coach, currently serving as the head coach of the Syrian national team. He previously served as the head coach and general manager of player operations of the Moncton Magic also as the vice president of player personnel for the Island Storm for six seasons, leading them to a three Atlantic Division titles, and two appearances in the NBL Canada Finals. Prior to his time in Canada, Salerno served as the head coach for the Vermont Frost Heaves (Barre, VT) of the now defunct Premier Basketball League.