ELON, N.C. – The Elon University men's soccer team and head coach Marc Reeves announced the addition of Tony Falvino as the newest member of Reeves' coaching staff, as released on Tuesday, February 14. Falvino will assume the role of associate head coach with the Phoenix.
 
"We are excited to welcome Tony and his family to Elon," said Reeves. "Tony has great experience and success at all levels of soccer, and we are fortunate to be able to add a coach of his caliber to our staff. Tony has been a very successful head coach and worked at some good programs that we know will translate well to the recruitment and development of our Elon student-athletes. Both Coach (Brian) White and I have known Tony for some time and believe his work ethic, character and skill set will make an immediate impact to our program. Elon welcomes Tony, (his wife) Amanda and (daughter) Mia."
 
Falvino joins the Phoenix coaching staff after spending the past two seasons as an assistant coach at Mercer. During his time with the Bears, Falvino helped the program to a Southern Conference Tournament title and an NCAA Tournament appearance.
 
Prior to his time at Mercer, Falvino served as the head coach at his alma mater at Greensboro College for six seasons. Under his guidance, the Pride compiled an overall record of 75-29-4 and a conference record of 49-10-3. He advanced to the conference semifinals or finals each season. He claimed two USA South Regular Season Titles (2015 and 2018) and was named the USA South Coach of the Year in 2015.
 
During his time at Greensboro College, Falvino coached 28 USA South All-Conference Selections, six USA South All-Tournament Selections, two USA South Rookie of the Year selections, two USA South Player of the Year selections, one All-Region and one All-American.
 
Before taking over the head coaching duties at Greensboro College, Falvino was an assistant coach at Davidson College since the 2012 season. He has also worked at Francis Marion, Wingate and High Point.
 
A standout player during his four years as a member of the Pride men's soccer team, Falvino earned All-Region honors while being named the USA South Athletic Conference Rookie of The Year in 2002 and the Conference Player of The Year in 2005. Falvino was also named a member of the USA South Athletic Conference Men's Soccer 50th Anniversary Team in 2013.
 
Falvino graduated from Greensboro College in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in exercise and sports studies. He later received his master's degree in sports administration from Wingate University in 2010.