Doug Mello
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Hartford, Connecticut, United States | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 1974–1977 | Aquinas College | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 1978–1982 | Aquinas College | ||
| 1983–1988 | Siena Heights University | ||
| 1989 | University of the Southwest | ||
| 1990–2007 | Luther College | ||
| 1995 | Des Moines Menace | ||
| 1996 | Sioux City Breeze | ||
| 1997–1998 | Tallahassee Scorpions | ||
| 2008–2013 | Hendrix College | ||
| 2014-Pres. | Carroll College | ||
Doug Mello is an American soccer coach who holds the record for the most collegiate matches coached (1,191). He is the only university coach to achieve 350 men's wins coupled with 250 women's wins and maintains the unique honor of having been the youngest head coach hired in the history of USA collegiate sports. Mello is a recipient of the NSCAA Letter of Commendation, which is bestowed upon a select few individuals recognized for bringing honor and distinction to the advancement of United States soccer on and off the pitch. Over 60 of his former players have given back to the game in various collegiate coaching positions. He holds the NCAA Division III record for most consecutive conference wins (42) with his former squad, Luther College. In his first season as a professional coach in 1995, Mello was awarded Co-Coach Of The Year honors while at the helm of the Des Moines Menace of the USISL Premier League.
Currently, Coach Mello is the head coach of the newly formed men's soccer team at Carroll College in Helena, MT.
Coaching Career
Aquinas College
In the autumn of 1978, Mello began his coaching career as the youngest head coach in the history of collegiate sports. At the age of 20, and still a senior in college, he was hired by his future alma mater Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI. Following a successful playing career at Aquinas where he earned All-conference honors, Mello turned a losing program into NAIA District 23 champions. The win earned Aquinas a berth to the NAIA regional tournament.
Siena Heights University
In 1983, Mello accepted the task of being the first soccer coach for the men's and, two years later, the women's programs at Siena Heights University in Adrian, MI. At Siena Heights, Mello enjoyed immediate success. In their first year, the men's team was regionally ranked. Shortly thereafter, the squad made the national tournament in Spartanburg, SC after winning both the District and Regional tournaments.
Two years after starting the men's team, Mello also started up the women's program at Siena Heights. Again, his team was immediately successful. In their first year, the women's team was ranked in the top 10 nationally for NAIA schools. By the 3rd year, the squad was ranked #1 in the nation throughout a regular season which saw them defeat NCAA Division I foes Michigan State, Michigan, Ohio State, Wright State and Dayton. The team entered the NAIA national tournament with a 23-1 record. Despite playing without five starters who suffered season ending injuries in the lead-up to nationals, the Saints managed to complete the season as the 3rd best NAIA team in the country after defeating Berry College.
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