ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. – Chris Megaloudis has been named the head coach of the Molloy University men's soccer program ahead of the 2024 season.
"Coach Megaloudis is familiar with the East Coast Conference and East Region competition, which makes this coaching transition a perfect fit," said Director of Athletics Susan Cassidy-Lyke. "Coach Sloan did an excellent job with the team this past year, and I look forward to Coach Megaloudis building on this culture both academically and athletically. I am confident that his professional and collegiate playing and coaching experience will enable us to remain competitive and hungry for an East Coast Conference Championship."
No stranger to Division II soccer, Megaloudis most recently spent two seasons as the top assistant for local Adelphi University, helping the Panthers to 18 wins, two Northeast-10 Conference Tournament appearances, and one NCAA Tournament appearance. In his role at Adelphi, Megaloudis was involved in all facets of running a successful collegiate program at the NCAA level with experience in training, recruitment, scheduling, fundraising, social media, scouting, community service, and alumni relations.
Prior to Adelphi, he spent five years as the head coach of Nassau Community College's women's soccer program. The Lions saw 42 wins under his tutelage, winning three NJCAA Regional Championships, two District Championships, and two trips to the National Championship.
A native of Astoria, Megaloudis competed on the Division I level with both St. Peter's College, earning back-to-back All-Conference nods to go with an All-Region recognition, and Stony Brook University, where he was the team's leading goal scorer and racked up another two All-Region distinctions.
After his collegiate career, Megaloudis competed with the Puerto Rico National Team, scoring nine goals and playing in multiple CONCACAF World Cup qualifying matches. He was then signed by the New York Red Bulls in 2008, sparking his interest in coaching.
Megaloudis remains the Director of Coaching at the Auburndale Soccer Club and has spent time on the youth level with both the Massapequa Soccer Club and Eleftheria Pancyprians Youth Club in Astoria.
"I would like to thank Susan Cassidy-Lyke and the entire athletic department at Molloy for the immense honor of being named the new Head Men's Soccer Coach," said Megaloudis. "I feel incredibly lucky for the opportunity to become a Lion and continue the mission of instilling passion, dedication, and hard work into student-athletes.
"Having been a student-athlete, I know the importance of performing athletically while upholding high academic standards. Being a fellow Long Islander, I know how the success of our Molloy students affects the community at large. I look forward to bringing my passion and experience to the field and igniting a new sense of excitement and drive in our players."