Margiasso to Lead Tennis Programs

HUNTINGDON, Pa.- Juniata College is pleased to announce the hiring of Nick Margiasso as Head Coach of Men's and Women's Tennis for the Eagles. Margiasso becomes the 15th coach in men's program history and the 16th coach in women's program history, bringing over a decade of coaching experience and a mix of collegiate and professional experience to Huntingdon.

"I am thrilled to welcome Nick to the Juniata family," said Director of Athletics Nikki Ayers.  "During the interview process we were impressed with his track record in recruiting and building successful programs. Nick's passion for tennis is contagious and I am excited to see him take our programs to the next level. " 

Margiasso most recently spent the last year operating CNTENNIS Consulting with a focus of coaching and advising international tennis student athletes to help find the best-fitting college program for student athletes.

"I would like to thank President Troha, Athletic Director Nikki Ayers, and the entire Eagles community for giving me the opportunity to join the Juniata Family," said Margiasso. "My search to be a part of a truly exceptional holistic college experience as a leader of student-athletes and Juniata's desire to revamp its tennis program has created a perfect match. I look forward to bringing my passion and commitment which has resulted in successes from every NCAA level up to the ATP Tour onto the Raffensberger Tennis Facility courts in our Eagles tennis matches, and in leading our young men and women in the classroom and in representing this proud program in every step we take together!"

Prior to CNTENNIS Consulting, Margiasso spent two years as the Head Coach of Men's and Women's Tennis at New Jersey City University where he was the first coach in program history. Amidst the COVID pandemic, he became the first tennis coach in NCAA history to recruit a full roster for both teams, go undefeated in conference play in the NJAC, win a conference championship, and earned an NCAA ranking in the program's first year (#14). He oversaw recruiting, budgeting, logistics, and fundraising in addition to coaching student athletes.

Margiasso also spent a year as the Head Coach of the Men's and Women's Tennis at the 

University of the Sciences Philadelphia, posting a program record for wins and seeing a player earn a #17 ranking in DII tennis. Other coaching stints for Margiasso include serving as a Hamlin Tennis Center Camps Coach at the University of Pennsylvania, serving as assistant coach at the Savannah College of Art and Design, serving as Co-Coach at The Nightingale Bamford School, and operating NM4PR Tennis and Media where Margiasso coached and handled public relations for ATP tour pros while working with clubs and young athletes.

Margiasso also spent time earlier in his career as a Senior Producer for NBA Media and Public Relations Coordinator for the Gwinnett Stripers, the AAA affiliate of the Atlanta Braves while also assisting for public relations for the Braves.

As a player, Margiasso had a short stint on the ITF Tour while playing collegiately for the University of South Florida, graduating in 2004.