TCU women’s soccer head coach Eric Bell announced the addition of Tom Serratore to the staff in the spring of 2018. Entering his fifth season with the program, Serratore serves as the goalkeeper coach. He came to TCU after three seasons at Oregon.

Serratore's impact on the program was felt immediately. In his first season with the program, Emily Alvarado and Katie Lund combined to produce a then-school-record 10 shutouts. As a team, TCU's 0.87 goals against average ranked fourth in the Big 12 and third in school history. The team's 80.6% save percentage was tied for third in the Big 12. Alvarado ranked second in the league with an .821 save percentage and fifth with her 0.94 goals against average.

Alvarado continued to shine under his tutelage in 2019. She played all but 45 minutes of the season, posting seven shutouts and assisting on another. TCU's 92 saves on the season were tied for the second-most in the Big 12. The 1.15 goals against average was fourth in the league.

The culmination of Alvarado's career saw her become the first All-American in program history after helping guide TCU to its first-ever Big 12 regular season title. She was named the Big 12 Goalkeeper of the Year after allowing just three goals in nine conference games. She departed TCU as the all-time leader in shutouts with 21. 

Lauren Kellett took over the reins as the starting goalkeeper in 2021 and the Horned Frogs didn't miss a beat. She was named the Big 12 Goalkeeper of the Year. With his guidance, Kellett set the school record with 10 shutouts and combined on three others. The 10 shutouts were tied for third nationally. She ranked ninth nationally with a 0.56 goals against average. Her goals against average ranks second all-time in school history and she was fifth nationally with an .867 save percentage. That trend continued in Kellett's second year as the fulltime starter. She set the school record with 12 shutouts and assisted on another while posting a 0.81 goals against average en route to being named a first-team all-conference performer.

In his time at Oregon, he served as the Player Development/Camp Director. Over the course of his time with the Ducks, the goalkeepers amassed 16 shutouts. They boasted a .714 save percentage.

“I’m really excited to come here, be a Horned Frog and get to work with an amazing staff,” said Serratore. “I’m appreciative of Eric and his trust in me to come down here and work with the team. I’m excited for the move and a new challenge in my career. I like to win and look forward to doing that here.”

His main protégé in Oregon over his final three seasons, Halla Hinriksdóttir, left her mark on the Ducks’ record book. She ranks seventh all-time with 141 saves, fifth all-time with nine shutouts and 15 victories. She started all 199 games in 2017 and played all but 85 minutes in goal while posting a .742 save percentage.

During the 2016 season, Katelyn Carter, Hinriksdóttir and Lauren Holden combined for 63 saves throughout the season with a save percentage of 0.708%.

In 2015, Hinriksdóttir compiled a 1.17 GAA and made 39 saves in her 14 starts. Her GAA is the fifth-best in program history for a single season and the 16 goals she allowed is tied for the second-lowest margin ever in Oregon soccer single-season history. 

A 2015 graduate of Valparaiso University, Serratore spent five years as a member of the Crusaders’ men’s soccer squad.

When he was not competing on the pitch, Serratore was providing instruction at Camp Shutout, Chicago Fire Jr. summer camps and camps being put on by the Valparaiso coaching staff. Serratore was also the junior varsity and varsity summer league coach for his alma mater, Andrew High School.

Serratore was a decorated high school, club and collegiate athlete. He set the school record for career (21) and consecutive (6) shutouts while competing at Andrew High School and he won two national championships with his club team, Chicago Magic. He also won a national title while competing with the Illinois ODP team.

While at Valparaiso, Serratore helped lead the squad to the 2011 Horizon League championship and he was also selected to the Horizon League Academic All-League squad and earned a spot on the Horizon League Academic Honor Roll.

Serratore graduated Valparaiso with a degree in secondary education and kinesiology along with a minor in non-profit promotions in communications. He was named the inaugural recipient of the Crusader Athletics’ prestigious Anderson-Hoffman Memorial Service Award for his community service efforts.

Serratore helped raise over $150,000 during his tenure at Valparaiso as he worked with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises money and awareness for childhood cancer research. His tireless work and commitment to fundraising earned him the cover of the summer 2013 issue of NCAA Champion Magazine. He continued the tradition while at Oregon and once again saw his efforts recognized by the NCAA on the 10th Anniversary cover.

Serratore hails from Tinley Park, Ill. and is a 2010 graduate of Victor J. Andrew High School. He earned his Master's of Business Administration from Oregon in 2018.