ITHACA, N.Y. – Ithaca College men's soccer head coach Garret Eldridge has announced the hiring of Nick Calo as his lead assistant coach on staff for the upcoming 2023 season. Calo will officially begin his appointment at Ithaca on July 31.

"I am incredibly excited to announce the hiring of Nick Calo as our lead assistant for the upcoming season," said head coach Garret Eldrige. "Nick has shown himself to be a tremendous relationship builder, talented tactician and excellent in game coach. I have no doubt we have added a fantastic coach for our group."

Calo joins the Bombers staff after spending the last four seasons as the assistant men's soccer coach at Utica University where he assisted in all facets of the program, including day-to-day operations, scouting, recruiting, as well as game and practice preparation.

"I am incredibly excited to start the next chapter of my career at Ithaca College," Calo said. "I would like to thank head coach Garret Eldridge and Ithaca College Associate Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Susan Bassett '79 for the warm welcome into the Ithaca College community. I cannot wait to get to work to add to the rich history of success."

Calo brings a diverse familiarity with the Central New York region. The native of nearby Syracuse played two years at St. John Fisher University while earning his bachelor's degree in sport management, where he later coached two seasons with the Cardinals.

He's also had a presence in both professional and club soccer assisting with the Syracuse Pulse of the NISA League (US 3^rd Division Professional) since 2022 along with experiences serving in a prominent capacity with one of the nation's top clubs. From August 2016 until July 2019, he was the assistant director of coaching for Orlando City Youth Soccer. Orlando City Youth Soccer is the player developmental academy system created and operated by Orlando City SC of Major League Soccer. He worked with age groups ranging from under-8 to under-19 in the Orlando Area to prepare players for high school, college, club, and professional opportunities in soccer.

As a student-athlete, he did not miss a game for St. John Fisher during the 2011 and 2012 seasons totaling a goal and three assists from the midfield.

Calo has also earned and maintained his U.S. Soccer National D Coaching License.