Robert Cincotta begins his eighth year as the head coach of the women's bowling program at Adelphi.
Cincotta helped the Panthers capture the program's first-ever Northeast Conference Championship in 2013 to cap one of the finest seasons in Adelphi bowling history. The Panthers set program records for the most wins over .500 (79-37), fewest losses and best winning percentage (.681). The Brown and Gold defeated 17 of 18 nationally-ranked opponents, including top-ranked Nebraska and has now defeated every team that has won the NCAA Championship since its inception. Senior captain Samantha Morlack was named NEC Tournament MVP and an NTCA All-American, eight bowlers made the NEC Academic Honor Roll, seven landed on Academic All-NTCA teams, and the Panthers were lauded by the NTCA as one of 23 squads to compile a team grade point average of 3.2 or better.
Cincotta led the Panthers to another successful season in 2012, posting a 73-54 overall record. The squad claimed the team title at the 2012 ECAC Bowling Invitational, and finished the regular season ranked third in the NEC. The team finished fifth as the USBC Sectionals, narrowly missing the cut for the USBC Intercollegiate Championship. Senior Danielle Merino was named NTCA All-American Honorable Mention and All-NEC Second Team and nine players landed on the NEC Winter All-Academic Honor Roll.
Cincotta guided the Panthers to another standout season in 2010-11 which culminated in a third-place finish at the USBC Intercollegiate Bowling Championship, the highest team finish at a major competition. After an 81-53 regular season mark, Adelphi made a run at the NEC Championship and finished as runners-up after bowing out to Farleigh Dickinson. Cincotta helped placed two Panthers on the NEC All-Tournament Team and had the honor of coaching nine members of the National Tenpin Coaches Association All-Academic Team.
The 2009-10 was the one of the most successful season in the program's history. Cincotta led the Panthers to a program record 85 wins, which was the most regular season wins in the NCAA among D-II institutions, and third in the entire NCAA. The Panthers' .616 winning percentage was also a single-season best. Cincotta also guided the Panthers to their highest ranking (11th) in the final NTCA poll, and in the final IBC poll (25th). He placed two bowlers on the All-NEC teams, as well as the entire team receiving NEC All-Academic honors. Five of the 12 girls were also on the Commissioner's Honor Roll. Aside from having eight members of the team receive NCBCA and NTCA Academic All-American honors, Cincotta was also a finalist for the NTCA D-II Coach of the Year.
The 2008-09 season ended on a high note in which the team posted a school best 78-68 record and garnered a #15 national ranking. They joined the Northeast Conference and finished third in the league tournament. Three earned NEC All-Academic honors while nine earned NTCA All-Academic kudos. Additionally, two freshmen were named to the All-Rookie team while there were also All-Conference and All-Tournament nods.
During the 2008-09 season, four bowlers were named to the NTCA Academic All-American team. He also coached the squad to a perfect 300 baker game; the third in NCAA Women's bowling history, which also placed them second at the ECAC Tournament.
Cincotta's duties at Adelphi include all aspects of the NCAA Division II program including coaching, recruiting, scheduling and budget as well as other duties as assigned by the athletics director. He also served as a member of the NCAA Bowling Committee from 2007-2011.
Cincotta has over 15 years of collegiate coaching experience, assisted in developing 18 All-Americans while at Nassau Community College and has helped produce 51 NTCA All-Academic selection. He is also the winner of numerous coaching and teaching awards. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Pace University in 1980 and his masters in physical education from Adelphi in 1982. He received his J.D. from British -American University in 1999 and his SJD from Northwestern California University School of Law in 2008.
Cincotta currently resides in Massapequa Park, N.Y., with his wife, Margaret.
