Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania Men's Golf

Stone has been the head coach of the men's program since the spring of 2001, earning Northeast Conference Coach of the Year honors. Stone's most recent in a long line of awards came in April 2013. Stone was named the Tri-State Professional Golfers Association of America Teacher of the Year.   In 2010-11, Stone led the Colonials men to two tournament titles and a second-place finish at the Northeast Conference Championships. He also helped C.G. Mercatoris (2007-2011) to the league championships, the Colonials first NEC champion since 1996. Mercatoris went on to PGA Qualifying School after becoming the first RMU player to take part in the NCAA Championships. The Robert Morris women finished third in the same season led by Elizabeth Wenger's third-place finish at the NEC championships.   The pinnacle of Stone's decade-long career came at the end of the 2009-10 season when he became the first coach in Northeast Conference history to be named both the NEC Men's Coach of the Year and the NEC Women's Coach of the year. That season, the RMU men finished third at the conference championships after winning two events during the season. The women also finished third at the league championships after garnering back-to-back victories during the spring portion of the schedule.   Three times as the men's head coach, Stone has led the Colonials to a second-place finish at the Northeast Conference Tournament. He was named the NEC Coach of the Year the first time he did it in 2003. That year, the Colonials finished two strokes out of first place and had three golfers finish in the top-10 and on the All-NEC team.   In all, 14 men and six women have been named to All-NEC squads in his 14 seasons. Among those are one medalist, five top-five finishers and two runners-up. Mercatoris won the 2011 NEC Championship. Ryan Mikita (2002-05) tied for second in 2003 at one-over while Damien Mackman (2002-05) was the runner-up in 2005 when Robert Morris hosted the championship at Quicksilver Golf Club. Mackman shot six-over par, finishing one stroke back of medalist honors.   Immediately prior to taking over the Robert Morris squad, Stone was the golf coach at Our Lady of Sacred Heart high school in Coraopolis, Pa., for four seasons. Two players earned the right to play in the state championship and one team made a run at a WPIAL crown during his tenure.   A Class "A" PGA Professional, Stone has been a teaching professional at Scally's Golf Center in Moon Township, Pa., since 1995. He has played in Tri-State PGA events since 1984 and is a member of the USGA, NGCA and the PGA of America.   A 1982 graduate of Murray State, Stone earned his Bachelor of Arts in recreation and park administration. He attended Polk Community College for two years prior to enrolling at Murray State and was a member of his respective schools' golf team's for four seasons.   Honors NEC Coach of the Year Men's Coach of the Year - 2003, 2010, 2015 Women's Coach of the Year - 2010 Award Winners GCAA David Toms Award Ryan Prokay, 2015 NEC Player of the Year Men Ryan Prokay, 2015 C.G. Mercatoris, 2011 NEC Player of the Year Women Halley Morell, 2014 NEC Rookie of the Year Women Jenna Rinker, 2010 28 All-America Scholars Robert Morris Hall of Famers Damien Mackman C.G. Mercatoris   Jerry Stone Head Coach In his 15th season at Robert Morris University, Jerry Stone has been the head coach of the men's program since the spring of 2001, earning Northeast Conference Coach of the Year honors. Stone's most recent in a long line of awards came in April 2013. Stone was named the Tri-State Professional Golfers Association of America Teacher of the Year.   In 2010-11, Stone led the Colonials men to two tournament titles and a second-place finish at the Northeast Conference Championships. He also helped C.G. Mercatoris (2007-2011) to the league championships, the Colonials first NEC champion since 1996. Mercatoris went on to PGA Qualifying School after becoming the first RMU player to take part in the NCAA Championships. The Robert Morris women finished third in the same season led by Elizabeth Wenger's third-place finish at the NEC championships.   The pinnacle of Stone's decade-long career came at the end of the 2009-10 season when he became the first coach in Northeast Conference history to be named both the NEC Men's Coach of the Year and the NEC Women's Coach of the year. That season, the RMU men finished third at the conference championships after winning two events during the season. The women also finished third at the league championships after garnering back-to-back victories during the spring portion of the schedule.   Three times as the men's head coach, Stone has led the Colonials to a second-place finish at the Northeast Conference Tournament. He was named the NEC Coach of the Year the first time he did it in 2003. That year, the Colonials finished two strokes out of first place and had three golfers finish in the top-10 and on the All-NEC team.   In all, 14 men and six women have been named to All-NEC squads in his 14 seasons. Among those are one medalist, five top-five finishers and two runners-up. Mercatoris won the 2011 NEC Championship. Ryan Mikita (2002-05) tied for second in 2003 at one-over while Damien Mackman (2002-05) was the runner-up in 2005 when Robert Morris hosted the championship at Quicksilver Golf Club. Mackman shot six-over par, finishing one stroke back of medalist honors.   Immediately prior to taking over the Robert Morris squad, Stone was the golf coach at Our Lady of Sacred Heart high school in Coraopolis, Pa., for four seasons. Two players earned the right to play in the state championship and one team made a run at a WPIAL crown during his tenure.   A Class "A" PGA Professional, Stone has been a teaching professional at Scally's Golf Center in Moon Township, Pa., since 1995. He has played in Tri-State PGA events since 1984 and is a member of the USGA, NGCA and the PGA of America.   A 1982 graduate of Murray State, Stone earned his Bachelor of Arts in recreation and park administration. He attended Polk Community College for two years prior to enrolling at Murray State and was a member of his respective schools' golf team's for four seasons.   Honors NEC Coach of the Year Men's Coach of the Year - 2003, 2010, 2015 Women's Coach of the Year - 2010 Award Winners GCAA David Toms Award Ryan Prokay, 2015 NEC Player of the Year Men Ryan Prokay, 2015 C.G. Mercatoris, 2011 NEC Player of the Year Women Halley Morell, 2014 NEC Rookie of the Year Women Jenna Rinker, 2010 28 All-America Scholars Robert Morris Hall of Famers Damien Mackman C.G. Mercatoris  

Steve Shingledecker was named head coach of the RMU men's golf program June 14, 2023. "We are excited to appoint Steve Shingledecker to the position of head men's golf coach," RMU Vice President & Director of Athletics Chris King '94 said. "Steve is an outstanding leader with a passion for developing student-athletes on and off the course. He received glowing recommendations from the golf community and by those he has worked with over the years. Most importantly, we know how important ensuring a positive student-athlete experience is to him, and we believe that the young men in our program will benefit greatly from his leadership, mentoring and coaching. Steve knows our program and student-athletes, and he will take great pride in continuing the growth of our men's golf program." Shingledecker, a native of Franklin, Pa., brings over a decade of experience as he begins his second stint with RMU after being an assistant coach for the Colonials during the 2022-23 campaign. He helped RMU to four top-five finishes last season, including a third-place effort at The Jewell, hosted by Northern Kentucky University, where its team score of 861 ranks second in program history for a 54-hole competition. "It is with great honor that I accept the position of head men's golf coach at Robert Morris University," Shingledecker said. "Over the years I have been fortunate to compete and coach at a high level but nothing has been more exciting to me than the opportunity to move forward with RMU and the golf program. Over the past year I have learned a great deal about this terrific university and their commitment to athletics. Golf is a unique sport that combines individual accomplishments within a team concept. It will be our goal to compete year in and year out for titles in the Horizon League and NCAA appearances. We will look to recruit the top talent to play golf at RMU. The resources here for golf are as good or better than any team in this conference." While helping the RMU golf program, Shingledecker was the director of golf operations and instruction at the Turn Club in Cranberry Township, Pa. He ran the day-to-day operations while being an instructor and developer in lessons, clinics and camps. His duties also included annual budgeting for golf operations, staff management and local marketing. Prior to his stint at the Turn Club, Shingledecker was the director of golf at one of the world's top 100 destination golf resorts in Nemacolin Woodlands from 2018-20. While conducting golf lessons, fittings and clinics, he designed and implemented platforms to analyze market demographics and developed strategic growth plans for Nemacolin. "Steve really stood out during the search process because of the vision he painted for the future of the RMU men's golf program," King continued. "His vision for our program is ambitious and inspiring, and is aligned with RMU Athletics goals and values, and he shares our vision of winning league titles and advancing in the NCAA Championships. He is a great fit to lead our men's golf program moving forward." Before his previous tenure at Nemacolin, Shingledecker was a co-founder and named president of a non-profit organization called Stick With It from 2014-18. Stick With It is an organization that helps youth golfers develop their skill set and development. Over 200 children have benefited from the organization as they have raised over $1 million in donations. Shingledecker was a four-year starter for the baseball team at North Carolina State University from 1988-1991. During his time, he made three appearances in the NCAA Tournament while being selected as the ACC Tournament MVP in 1990. He was an All-Tournament selection during that season before being named to the All-ACC Team during his senior campaign. After earning a bachelor's degree in business management, Shingledecker stayed on as an assistant coach where he helped the Wolfpack win the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship in 1992. Transitioning from the diamond to the course, Shingledecker found success. In 1998, he was a sectional qualifier for the United States Open before being a local qualifying medalist and sectional qualifier in 2001. He then was a United States Amateur qualifier in the same year before qualifying for the United States Middle Amateur in 2003. Shingledecker became a co-owner and director of Golf of Wanango Country Club from 2013-18, where he taught over 1,000 students/clinics. Tweet #BobbyMo

Bell is entering his first season as an assistant coach with the Colonials golf team, although he is no stranger to Robert Morris University. He brings a wealth of coaching and management experience to augment the Colonials coaching staff.   Most recently, Bell took an internship with the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA), traveling throughout the United States to coordinate and manage various tournaments. From the AJGA headquarters in Braselton, Ga., he traveled throughout the country over the course of 15 weeks to oversee all aspects of tournament play from setting tee and pin locations to acting as a rules official and managing and coordinating volunteers.   Bells role with the AJGA allowed him to watch and interact with some of the best junior golfers in the country, something that should help him in the Colonials future recruiting efforts. No stranger to coaching, Bell was the head coach of the Trinity School District junior high basketball team and was an assistant basketball coach at both Bishop Canevin and Fort Cherry.   Bell graduated from RMU in the fall of 2014 after taking on an active role within the collegiate community. He was the president of the RMU mens golf club team for three years. He also served as a Colonial Ambassador, an intramural sports official and was the 2013-14 Campus Recreation Male Scholar Athlete of the Year.  

Keri Clougherty enters her first season with the Colonials in 2025-26.   She joined RMU after completing her collegiate career at Boston College, where she played four seasons as a defenseman in Hockey East. Beyond her contributions on the ice, she distinguished herself as a campus leader. She served as President of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), was named an ACC Top Six for Service honoree, and became a Top 5 Finalist for the 2025 NCAA Hockey Humanitarian Award, recognizing her for significant contributions to both her team and community. She was also awarded the prestigious Welles Crowther "#19" Patch, presented annually to the BC student-athlete who best exemplifies the motto "men and women for others."   Her community impact includes work with Newton Athletes Unlimited, Morgan's Message, and multiple youth hockey coaching initiatives through Paul Vincent Hockey, Pioneer Valley Hockey Camp, and her own summer training program, Clougherty Hockey. These efforts underscore her dedication to mentorship, development, and using the sport to uplift others.   At Boston College, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology and Human Development.   With the staff, Clougherty will play a key role in working with the Colonials' defensive core while leading initiatives in skill development, video review, and the program's growing emphasis on leadership training. 

Marco Treviño enters his first year with the Colonials for the 2025-26 season.   "We're thrilled to welcome Marco Treviño to the RMU Hockey family," said Schooley. "His expertise in individual skill development and elite junior coaching is a huge asset, especially for player development and recruiting. Marco's commitment to his athletes will ensure our players smoothly transition, excel, and maximize their potential both on and off the ice at RMU."   Treviño joins the Colonials after a successful tenure with the Tri-City Storm of the United States Hockey League (USHL), one of North America's premier junior hockey leagues. He served as the head coach for one season with the Storm, following a period as an assistant coach. His record of 29-29-3-1 took them to a playoff bid this past season as a head coach. He coached four NHL draft picks in his two years in Kearney, Neb. with the Storm.   Prior to his impactful stint in the USHL, Treviño accumulated over a dozen years of valuable coaching experience across highly respected youth organizations, including the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite, Detroit Victory Honda, and Detroit Little Caesars. This extensive background has provided him with a deep understanding of player progression from youth to junior to the collegiate level.   Before transitioning full-time to the Storm's coaching staff, Treviño was a key contributor to Tri-City's scouting and personnel matters for two years, further enhancing his eye for talent and team building. Treviño enjoyed a three-year playing stint in the United States Hockey League with the Waterloo Black Hawks and Sioux City Musketeers between 2001-2004. He also competed in two professional seasons before embarking on his coaching journey, giving him firsthand knowledge of the demands and expectations of high-level hockey and what it takes for players to develop at each stage.   "I'm very thankful for the opportunity to join the RMU Men's hockey staff," said Treviño. "I want to thank Derek for the opportunity to join his staff. I'm looking forward to learning and growing as a coach and person at RMU. Being back home in Pittsburgh is such a blessing for me and my family. I can't wait to meet all the players and get started. Let's go BobbyMo!"     Originally from the Beverly Hills, Michigan area, Treviño's addition to the RMU coaching staff reinforces the program's commitment to providing its student-athletes with elite-level coaching and support as they pursue their academic and athletic goals, with a clear focus on player development.

Vinnie Pietrangelo enters his first season with the Colonials in the 2025-26 season.   "We are thrilled to welcome Vinnie to the Robert Morris University men's hockey program as our new assistant coach," said Head Coach Derek Schooley. "Vinnie brings a wealth of experience from his time as both an assistant and head coach at various levels of college hockey. We believe his passion for the game and commitment to building a winning culture aligns perfectly with the values of RMU Athletics, and we are confident he will have a significant impact on our student-athletes both on and off the ice."   Pietrangelo's coaching career began in 2015-16 as an assistant coach at Ferris State, where he helped the Bulldogs to a 20-15-6 overall record. During his time there, the team secured the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) Final Five Championship and earned a trip to the NCAA Tournament.   He then served as an assistant coach at SUNY-Canton, where he was part of a staff that led the Kangaroos to a 14-9-2 overall record, which included a pair of wins over nationally ranked opponents.   Pietrangelo served as the head coach at Arcadia University for two seasons (2021-23) leading the Knights to an 11-37-3 record and was responsible for recruiting the Middle Atlantic Conference Rookie of the Year.   The past two seasons he served as a Division I assistant coach at Lake Superior State (2023-24) of the CCHA and then with NCAA Division I Independent Alaska Anchorage in 2024-25.   Before his coaching career, Pietrangelo was a collegiate hockey player himself, playing three seasons as a defenseman at Finlandia University, where he appeared in 36 games.   Pietrangelo earned his bachelor's degree in healthcare services administration from Ferris State in 2015 and a master's degree in Sports Management from SUNY Cortland in 2021.   "I'm very excited and thankful for the opportunity that Coach Schooley has given me to join the men's hockey staff at RMU," said Pietrangelo. "I'm eager to help continue the growth of the program and can't wait to get started!" 

Sydney Spuzzillo enters her first year with the Colonials in 2025.  Spuzzillo spent this past season as the team’s Student Manager, primarily assisting the program from an equipment standpoint, gaining firsthand insight into the team's operational needs.   Her journey in hockey began at the age of 18 when she joined RMU’s D2 club team on campus, where she served as an alternate captain.   Academically, Spuzzillo is a proud RMU alum, having graduated in May 2023 with a double major in Sports Management and Marketing, along with a sales certificate. During her senior year, she served as the League Hockey Operations Intern for the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF), with most of her work being remote, culminating in the opportunity to work the championship game in Arizona. After graduation, she gained further experience in the ECHL as a Game Operations Intern with the Wheeling Nailers.   Spuzzillo also has a long-standing connection with the Ohio Hockey Project, where she worked for six years as the Director of Administrative Operations with Bri McLoughlin. This connection ultimately influenced her decision to return to RMU for her Master’s in Data Analytics, while also rejoining the club hockey team.   On the side, Spuzzillo has demonstrated a commitment to growing the game at the grassroots level, coaching 'learn to play hockey' programs at RMU and for the Cleveland Mini Monsters.