DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (Soccer) – Delaware Valley University is pleased to announce the hiring of its first full-time head soccer coaches as Chris Zirpoli will head the men's soccer program and Joe Nemzer was named as the head women's soccer coach.

After an extensive nation-wide search to fill both positions, a search committee ultimately concluded that Zirpoli and Nemzer are the best fits to lead the programs and its student-athletes to success on and off the field.

"Chris and Joe are both very passionate about soccer and demonstrate great knowledge of the game," said director of athletics Steve Cantrell. "In addition, they embody the core values and work ethic that we strive to display in the athletic department and they share in the vision of the University. We are very excited to have them on our team."

Zirpoli, a 2006 graduate of DelVal, and four-year letter-winner with the men's soccer team, was named the head men's soccer coach on a part-time basis in May, 2017. Since taking over, Zirpoli has coached the team to nine wins, has had nine players named to the Middle Atlantic Conference Academic Honor Roll, and has graduated nine seniors.

"This is a historical moment for DelVal men's soccer," explained Zirpoli. "It is an honor and a pleasure to lead this team into the future and build upon the foundation we have put in place. We look forward to the challenges ahead and will continue to transform the men's soccer program in all areas."

Nemzer brings nine years of collegiate coaching experience to the Aggie soccer program, and most recently served as First Assistant Coach with Sky Blue FC, a premiere professional U.S. women's soccer program. Prior to joining Sky Blue, he spent two seasons as head women's soccer coach at Division I Mount St. Mary's University in Maryland, and was a first assistant coach at Division I Central Michigan University for another three seasons. He has coached collegiately at the Division II and NAIA level as well. During his playing days, Nemzer was a keeper for Division III Penn State Abington while earning a bachelor's of science degree in Business Administration.

"I am honored and humbled to be the next leader of the Delaware Valley University women's soccer program and excited for the challenge that lies ahead of us." Nemzer continued, "I cannot thank director of athletics Steve Cantrell, Dr. April Vari, and the search committee enough for entrusting me with the responsibility to lead this program.  Our vision will be to lead an elite and championship culture that is cultivated through a character driven process. I look forward to working with our incredible student athletes, faculty, staff, and alumni to ensure our program represents the highest level of character, respect, and integrity in everything we do. This is an exciting time for DelVal women's soccer and I can't wait to get started."

Nemzer and Zirpoli will hit the ground running with recruiting efforts throughout the offseason leading up to preparations for the 2019 season.