Howard Community College

Since 2009 and under the direction of Coach Draganov, Nick De Pinto has brought significant athletic and academic value to the Howard Community College Men’s Soccer Program.
 
As a former player and native of Italy, De Pinto had played over 200 matches at the semi-professional levels through Italy and Australia before relocating to the U.S.  Since 2001, he has coached numerous teams at the college, high school, travel and recreational levels.
 
A “soccer purist” and business professional, Coach De Pinto is highly effective in combining his practical skill set of the game, along with his active role in business management, to guide, develop and prepare youth and college age players to achieve their future aspirations.
 
He is a life-long Juventus supporter and studies as much professional soccer as time permits. Nick and his wife Cheryl live in Laurel, MD.  Their children Daniel and Teresa attend university in Nashville and Chicago.
 
Coaching Education & Affiliations

• US Soccer Federation – National “C” License (completion pending)
• US Soccer Federation – National “D” License
• Pre-Match Tactical Strategies, Loyola College
• Positive Coaching Alliance I & II
• Defensive/Offensive Tactics – DC United
• Goalkeeping 101 – University of MD
• Attacking through Compact Space- DC United
• National Federation of High School Coaches
• National Soccer Coaches Association of America