Dix Hills, N.Y. – Five Towns College Athletic Director Matt Guercio has announced that Dan Splendore has been named the Head Women's Volleyball Coach.  Splendore comes to Dix Hills after previously serving as the head varsity volleyball coach at Uniondale High School. 

"We are delighted to welcome Dan and his family as our new head women's volleyball coach," Guercio said.  "Dan's ability to develop relationships with his students stood out during the interview process.  I look forward to seeing him utilize those strengths to further develop our program and build a strong foundation of success for volleyball at Five Towns College."

Since taking over the varsity team at Uniondale in 2021, Splendore has accumulated a 20-14 record in two seasons and helped produce two All-County and two All-County Honorable Mention student-athletes.  

"I am extremely honored and excited to be given the opportunity to coach the women's volleyball program at Five Towns College," Splendore said. "As soon as I stepped foot inside the gymnasium, I knew this was going to be my new home. I look forward to building a program that focuses on hard work both on the court and in the classroom."

Splendore was a four-year volleyball varsity member at Kellenberg Memorial High School, where his squad won the 2001 Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA).  He served as team captain in his senior season.  Splendore earned his Bachelor's Degree in English from SUNY Binghamton and his Master's Degree in Secondary Education and Teaching from Hofstra University.

Splendore is currently an English teacher at Uniondale High School.  He resides in Massapequa with his wife Lauren, and their daughter Mia.

All prospective student-athletes interested can email Coach Splendore at dan.splendore@ftc.edu and complete a Prospective Student-Athlete Form.

What they're saying about Dan Splendore…

"Coach Splendore is someone you could run to for anything.  He's such a caring, genuine person, who just wants the best for all of his players, as well as his students.  If I could describe him in one word it would be determined.  He never gives up.  To know him is such an honor, and to actually have him play a part in your life is an even bigger blessing."– Lyric Sterling, Uniondale High School Women's Volleyball Student-Athlete (2017-2020)/Nassau Community College Women's Volleyball Student-Athlete (2020-2021)

"I have known Dan Splendore for more than a decade.  In that time, I've witnessed him cultivate countless meaningful relationships with his students and student-athletes, develop winning team culture, and consistently putting his them first.  Dan is a great coach and even better human. 
I'm honored to call him my friend." – John Schiavo, ECHL Hockey Player, Kansas City Mavericks