Tony Falvino - Men's Soccer Coach - Mercer University Athletics

Tony Falvino

Title:
Assistant Coach
Phone:
(478) 301-5213

Mercer Men's Soccer Head Coach Brad Ruzzo announced the hiring of Tony Falvino as the men's soccer assistant coach on July 15, 2021.

"I am excited to bring Tony on board with our program," remarked Ruzzo. "Tony has great energy, work ethic, and the coaching acumen to help elevate our program to new level. I have wanted to bring Tony on staff for a while and this was the perfect time to make him a Bear. He has been successful everywhere he has been and he will help progress our program forward. Tony is a great human being and will be a great mentor to our young men and we welcome his wife Amanda and daughter, Mia to Macon, Ga."

Falvino joins the Bears staff after spending the last six as the head coach at Greensboro College. Since taking over for the Pride, Falvino has compiled an overall record of 75-29-4 and a conference record of 49-10-3. He advanced to the conference semifinals or finals each season. He has claimed two USA South Regular Season Titles (2015 and 2018) as was named the USA South Coach of the Year in 2015.

"First, I would like to thank Coach Ruzzo for the opportunity to be a part of the Mercer University men's soccer program," Falvino said. "I am excited to get to work with him and the rest of the men's soccer staff. I look forward to contributing to the team's success. I would also like to thank everyone that has welcomed me and my family to the Bears community."

During his time at Greensboro College, Falvino has coached 28 USA South All-Conference Selections, six USA South All-Tournament Selections, two USA South Rookie of the Year selections, two USA South Player of the Year selections, one All-Region, and one All-American.

During a shortened 2020 season, Falvino and the Pride went 7-3 and claimed the USA South East Division after a 1-0 victory over William Peace.

Prior to Greensboro College, Falvino was an assistant coach at Davidson College since the 2012 season. Before joining the Wildcats staff, Falvino worked at Francis Marion University, Wingate University, and High Point University.

Falvino graduated from Greensboro College in 2006 with a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise and Sports Studies before receiving his Master's Degree in Sports Administration from Wingate University in 2010.

During his four years as a member of the Pride men's soccer team, Falvino earned All-Region honors while being named the USA South Athletic Conference Rookie of The Year in 2002 and the Conference Player of The Year in 2005. Falvino was also named a member of the USA South Athletic Conference Men's Soccer 50th Anniversary Team in 2013.