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During his first season back at his alma-mater, he helped the team capture the 2017 MAAC Regular Season title as well as the 2017 MAAC Championship garnering a bid to the NCAA Tournament where they fell short to nationally ranked opponent, University of New Hampshire. He helped the team to a 12-5-3 record while guiding team captain, Angus Hastings to an Academic All-American selection as well as capturing the MAAC Men’s Soccer Coaching Staff of the Year award.

In 2018, the Stags defeated nationally ranked #9 University of North Carolina Wilmington at the UNCW Springhill Suites Classic while winning back to back MAAC Regular Season titles. Raj helped the Stags to an undefeated conference slate with an overall record of 11-5-2 while also helping Jonas Vergin to MAAC Defensive Player of the Year, Gordon Botterill to MAAC Goalkeeper of the Year and collecting the MAAC Men’s Soccer Coaching Staff of the year award for a second straight year.

In a shortened season, Jonny helped the Stags reach a 2019-2020 MAAC semifinal with Gordon Botterill picking up MAAC Goalkeeper of the Year and Thomas Drillien to MAAC Rookie of the Year.

In 2021, the Stags missed out on yet another chance to play in the MAAC Championship Final falling short to Rider in the semifinal. Jonny helped guide Cormac Pike to All MAAC first team honors.

Prior to Fairfield, Jonny spent two seasons as an Assistant Coach at the University of Bridgeport under coaches Brian Quinn and Peter Doneit.

Raj was a four-year varsity soccer player at Fairfield University, beginning with the 2009 season. He earned three First Team All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) honors as a defender following his sophomore, junior and senior seasons.

He was a First Team New England All Region as a junior and a senior as well as making the Herman Trophy Watchlist going into his Senior year.

Raj also spent a summer playing for the Chicago Fire in the PDL serving as club captain in which they reached the quarterfinal of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup as an amateur side eventually falling to eventual winners Sporting Kansas City.

He also spent a year with Reading United as well as CFC Azul out of Connecticut again serving as a captain.

During his four years as a Fairfield Varsity player, Raj started in every single game with one exception when he was sidelined due to an ankle injury. He served as a captain his final three years with the program, guiding the program to MAAC regular-season and tournament title during his career.

He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and Master in Public Administration from Fairfield as well as a Master of Business Administration from the University of Bridgeport.

Before Fairfield the defender played with the New Zealand U20 national team before deciding to enroll at Fairfield University. He was also a part of New Zealand’s Auckland City FC who were winners of the Oceania Federation and earned a berth to the FIFA Club World Cup.

Decima’s influence has showed dividends, as two of Fairfield’s goalkeepers - Michael O’Keeffe (New Zealand) and Matt Turner (USA) have gone to play at the pro level and represented their country's National team.

From 2010 to 2012, Decima coached O’Keeffe, who became a three-time All MAAC First Team selection. O’Keeffe was awarded the MAAC 2011 Defensive Player of the Year and MAAC All-Tournament team. In 2012, he received a call up to the New Zealand Men’s National Team for 2012 OFC Nations Cup. O’Keeffe was also selected for the New Zealand team that participated in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. He signed a pro contract with Team Wellington in New Zealand ASB Premiership in 2014.

In 2014, Turner was awarded the NCAA Statistical Champion for Best Save Percentage and Shutout Percentage in the Nation. He was also selected to MAAC All-Tournament team. In 2015 he was named All MAAC second team. Matt signed a professional contract with MLS side New England Revolution in 2016. Matt was selected as the 2020 Revolution Team MVP, 2021 MLS All-Star Game MVP, 2021 MLS Best XI and 2021 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year. He has gone to represent the USMNT winning the Gold Cup and Golden Glove. This summer, he signed a multi-year contract with Arsenal FC from the EPL League.

From 2017 to 2020, he coached Gordon Botterill who was named a 2018 and 2020 All-MAAC first team goalkeeper in addition to earning All-MAAC second team honors in n 2017 and 2019 . In 2018 and 2020 ,Botterill was chosen as the MAAC Goalkeeper of the Year.

Decima is heavily involved in all aspects of Fairfield University's program. Some of the more specific tasks include academic development of student athletes; assistance in game situations; overseeing the goalkeeper training and assisting the head coach with session planning and field set up; lead recruiting of potential student athletes and handling administrative responsibilities associated with the program operations, which involve recruiting logistics and planning, team travel details and equipment.

Decima spent two years at Ulster Community College playing under Hall of Fame coach George Vizvary. During his stay there, he won a Region 15 title and placed 3rd in the 2001 National Junior College Tournament.

After Ulster Community College, Decima transferred to the University of Bridgeport. There he won an ECAC championship and was selected to the NYCAC 2nd team in 2003 and 1st team in 2004. He was also recognized as ADIDAS All-Region Team in 2004.

He is currently the goalkeeper director for Beachside of Connecticut a MLSNEXT Academy. He is also the co-founder of Keepermax Goalkeeper Academy.

Decima is a native of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He graduated from the University of Bridgeport with a BS in Psychology After graduation, he became a graduate assistant for two years on the men’s soccer staff and earned his MS in counseling.

He holds an NSCAA Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma and an NSCAA National Diploma.

Decima currently resides in Stamford, CT with his wife Lindsay and son Maximiliano.