Nick Dimitrievski
Vice President of Athletics | Director of Athletics | Head Men's Soccer Coach
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Dynamic, championship-winning athletics executive with 26+ years of experience developing nationally recognized college athletic programs across the USCAA and NJCAA. Proven history of elevating enrollment, retention, graduation success, and competitive outcomes while leading high-performance staff, building partnerships, and strengthening community engagement. Expert in multi-campus operations, compliance, program development, budgeting, recruitment pipelines, and talent development.
Career coaching record: 331–52–11, including 3 National Championships, 7 National Runner-Up finishes, 62 All-Americans, and 61 Academic All-Americans.
Experience
Vice President of Athletics & Head Men's Soccer Coach - John Melvin Christian College & John Melvin University - FL & LA
(2025-01)
- Provide senior leadership for athletics across multiple campus locations.
- Oversee all athletic programs, budgets, staffing, compliance, and long-term strategic and operational planning.
- Drive multi-campus alignment for enrollment strategy, academic oversight, and performance systems.
- Direct all aspects of the men's soccer program including recruitment, player development, scheduling, and regulatory adherence.
- Manage departmental eligibility and compliance to ensure institutional accountability.
- Lead new program initiatives, facility improvements, and expansion strategies.
- Cultivate partnerships with alumni, donors, and community leaders.
- Mentor coaching staff to uphold academic and performance standards.
Director of Athletics & Head Men's Soccer Coach - Bryant & Stratton College - Syracuse, NY
(1997-01 - 2024-12)
- Built one of the nation's premier small-college athletic programs from inception, transforming the institution into a perennial national contender.
- Directed all athletic operations including budgets, staffing, compliance, academic support, facility management, and institutional alignment.
- Developed department-wide policies and performance frameworks that strengthened academic and competitive success.
- Oversaw eligibility and compliance for all sports competing in the USCAA and NJCAA.
- Achieved a career record of 331–52–11 with 3 National Championships, 7 National Runner-Up finishes, and 8 national finals appearances in 9 years.
- Maintained exceptional academic metrics: 95% retention and 98% graduation rate.
- Recruited and developed multiple professional athletes, including Shalrie Joseph, 8-time MLS All-Star.
- Served in national leadership roles including USCAA Steering Committee, Chair of the USCAA National Soccer Coaches Association, and committees for All-America and National Rankings.
- Enhanced institutional visibility through championship performance, community engagement, and academic achievement.
Program Coordinator - Central New York Services - Syracuse, NY
(1990-01 - 1997-12)
- Directed therapeutic programs for individuals with mental health diagnoses.
- Led treatment planning, counseling, crisis intervention, and family support services.
- Managed fundraising events, outreach initiatives, and volunteer coordination.
Public Relations & Communications Internships - KUSF Radio, Latorra Advertising, Shaklee Corporation
- Supported marketing research, promotional campaigns, and event coordination.
- Produced interviews, PSAs, copywriting, and media relations content.
Education
B.A. - Communications (Communication Theory) - University of San Francisco (1987-01 - 1990-12)
