Matt Tantalo

Matt Tantalo, a collegiate coach for more than two decades, is back for his eighth season with the Golden Flyers in 2023. During his tenure, he has spearheaded a dramatic program renaissance that has culminated in Empire 8 Conference titles in 2019 and 2021. Coach Tantalo is excited to lead this Nike Soccer Camp this summer!

The Golden Flyers have improved steadily since Tantalo's arrival -- from six wins in 2016 to records of 14-3-3 in 2019 and 13-2-3 in 2021. By winning the conference championships in those seasons, Nazareth gained its third and fourth NCAA Tournament berths. In addition, Tantalo has been recognized three times in the last five seasons with the E8 Coach of the Year Award that is named for his mentor Doug May, who coached at Nazareth from 1996 through 2003. Tantalo played for May at RIT.

Tantalo is a member of the United Soccer Coaches (formerly the National Soccer Coaches Association of America) and holder of an NSCAA National Diploma, USSF National “B” License, and a Master’s Degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia University in Irvine, Calif.

Along with collegiate coaching Tantalo has coached at the premier club level, Olympic Development Program and has extensive experience running camps and clinics throughout the northeast.

In addition, Tantalo has spent four years coaching in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL). In 2016 he led the first-year Rochester River DogZ (now Lancers) of the NPSL as head coach. In 2017 and 2018 he led Syracuse FC, serving as head coach and general manager.