GREENSBURG- The University of Pittsburgh Greensburg is pleased to announce the hiring of Marc Bucci as its Head Men's Soccer Coach. Bucci comes to Pitt-Greensburg from Pitt-Johnstown where he served as assistant coach during the 2018 season.

Bucci returns to familiar territory, having served as assistant coach for the Bobcats during the 2017 season under previous head coach Dan Keefe, who was named Assistant Coach at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN earlier this Spring.

"We would like to welcome Marc back to Pitt Greensburg.  We are very excited to have a coach of his caliber to lead our men's soccer program," remarked Director of Athletics Jeromy Yetter. " Marc will bring the passion and pride back to the program and help elevate us to the next level.  I know our student-athletes will be excited to work with him as their coach. "

Bucci played his collegiate soccer at Pitt-Johnstown from 2009-2012 where he was a four-year starter at center midfield and was also a three-time team captain. Bucci garnered WVIAC honorable mention honors for the 2009 and 2012 seasons and also served as a student assistant coach for the Mountain Cats.

"This is a very exciting day for me to come back to Pitt Greensburg to become the head men's soccer coach.  It's an honor to be the first hire for the new athletic director, Jeromy Yetter and I'd like to thank the him, the search committee, and the university for having the trust in me to lead this program to new heights," commented Marc Bucci.  "My hope is to bring back the excitement to the players of this program and help them find the passion for the sport they love." 

A 2009 graduate of Plum High School, Bucci was a four-year varsity letter winner and was named All-Section as both a junior and senior. As a senior, Bucci was named team captain and was selected to the All-WPIAL team.

Bucci previously served as head coach at Gateway High School from 2015-2016 leading the Gators to their first playoff birth in nine years during the 2016 season. Currently on the coaching staff of AFFC, his past includes experience as an assistant coach and head coach of the state cup finalist 2000 boys team.  Bucci also serves as the head coach of the 2006 AFFC boys team in addition to being the assistant of the 2005 boys team. 

Bucci is certified through the United State Soccer Federation and holds his "D" and "E" licenses.