Bio

In March 2015, Nicholas DeZenzo became the third head coach of the St. Joseph's College women's soccer team, which was established in 1994 and currently competes in the NCAA's Division-III and the Skyline Conference. 

"I am very excited to be the new head coach of the St Joseph'sCollege women's soccer program," said DeZenzo. "St. Joseph's is avery special place that has a bright future and I am very proud to have the opportunity to lead this program into that future. The program has a strong history and my goal is to sustain that success as well as take the Golden Eagles to the top of the Skyline Conference."

DeZenzo's last coaching stop was at Division-I's University of New Hampshire (UNH) as an assistant coach for the women'steam.  During his tenure at UNH, the Wildcats won their first America East Championship and went to the NCAA Division-I Tournament for the first time.  At UNH, he shared responsibilities for on-field training sessions, team travel, equipment, game film, fundraising and assisted in recruiting.

Before arriving at UNH, DeZenzo's coached at the Tilton Schoolin Tilton, N.H. from 2010 to 2014. At Tilton, he held a variety of roles, including associate head coach of the boys varsity program, special assistant to the athletic director, weight training coordinator and academic support within the learning center.

In August 2013, he served as the international coordinator atthe Australian Elite Soccer Football Academy (AESFA) in Sydney, Australia. DeZenzo earned his NSCAA National Diploma and Director of Coaching Certification in 2014.

DeZenzo's coaching career began in the spring of 2008 as he wasthe assistant coach for the Under-17 Boys Premier Division Team at Seacost United Soccer Club in Hampton, N.H.  He also served asthe head coach of the Under-16 and 17 Development Team for four years at the Seacost United Express in Concord, N.H.

Coach DeZenzo played professionally in 2008 with the Kangaroo Point Rovers (Brisbane, Australia).  In 2009, he played forthe Mass Twisters (MISL) in Springfield, Mass. From there, he went back to Brisbane and was signed by Bayside United Football Club in 2010. As a member of the Bayside United Football Club, he was named vice-captain.

DeZenzo played collegiate soccer at Colby-Sawyer College in New London, N.H. where he was named the 2007-08 Colby-Sawyer Male Athlete of the Year.  In 2007, he was named a D3Kicks.com All-New England Second Team selection, NSCAA All-New England Second Team selection, and First Team All-Commonwealth Coast Conference.

The Methuen, Mass. native graduated from Colby-Sawyer in 2008 with a B.S. in exercise & sports science a concentration in sport management. He earned his Master's degree in athletic administration from Plymouth State University in 2012.