Now entering his 10th season in charge of the NSU Men’s soccer program, DePalo has become the winningest coach in NSU men’s soccer history with an overall record of 105-55-16. In addition, DePalo’s career winning percentage of 64.2% ranks him among the top active NCAA Division II coaches in the country. The Sharks 3-2 OT win vs. Saint Leo on Sept 15th, 2007 also marked DePalo’s 100th career win at NSU. In the process, he surpassed Thomas Rongen (current USA U-20 national team coach) who held a 50-35-6 record at NSU from 1991-1995. In 1995, DePalo signed his first professional contract with the
Connecticut Wolves of the USL. He also spent time with the Canton Invaders, and Tampa Bay Terror of the NPSL. His additional clubs include the Albany Alleycats, and New Hampshire Phantoms of the USL.   During his time in the USL, DePalo was a participant in the prestigious US Open Cup. He holds a USSF "A" License, as well as a Premier License from the NSCAA. He has also been selected as a member of the NSCAA Coaching Associate Staff. Born and raised in Milan, Italy,he earned his Master’s degree in Sports Management from NSU in September, 2005. He resides in Weston, Fla. with his wife Kathryn, eight-year-old daughter Bianca who is a member of the Weston Fury U-9 girls and two-year-old son Matteo,who is a huge KAKA fan. De Palo can be reached at    depalog@nova.edu .