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Each time Enrico Mastroianni visits the Abington Heights High School Sports Complex to support his kids in their athletic endeavors, he can be very proud not only of their achievements but also of the facility where they are competing.
For the past four years, Matroianni has served as the athletic director, coordinating championship-level programs while also being at the forefront of the school’s transition with state-of-the-art upgrades that embody a commitment to excellence.
Now, the 49-year-old is going to embark on a new challenge at the collegiate level.
Last week, Mastroianni resigned from Abington Heights and will become the director of athletics and recreation at Penn State Scranton. His new role was announced in a release by interim Regional Chancellor of Penn State Scranton David Callejo Pérez on Tuesday evening.
“Obviously, over the past four years, Abington Heights has had tremendous success on and off the field, and I wanted to strengthen and elevate our visibility while also creating an outstanding experience for student-athletes,” Mastroianni said. “I am most proud of, aside from the wins, the impact that we made in our community. The improvements to the facilities and the role in creating lasting memories are what the student-athletes take away from their time in sports.
Mastroianni became the athletic director at Abington Heights in 2022 after serving as the head coach of the men’s basketball team and the coordinator of camps and clinics at Marywood University.
He earned his bachelor’s degree from Penn State University at University Park. He received his teacher certification from Florida Atlantic University and his master’s degree from Misericordia University, where he was also an assistant coach and academic and student support leader.
His coaching career started at Centenary College in Hackettstown, New Jersey. Mastroianni spent four seasons as the head coach for the men’s basketball program. He moved to Georgian Court University in Lakewood, New Jersey, where he founded the men’s basketball program and was the head coach before taking over at Marywood University in 2015.
At Abington Heights, Mastroianni was instrumental in developing the fan experience. He was instrumental in the renovations to the school’s athletic complex, which included the installation of multi-purpose turf fields, the installation of video scoreboards, and the development of an internship program in athletics media.
“We are pleased to welcome Enrico Mastroianni into this important leadership role at Penn State Scranton,” Pérez said in the release. “His depth of experience in athletics, programming, education, and working with young people will provide a strong foundation for our athletic programs and for our student athletes at Penn State Scranton.”
Mastroianni and his wife, Jamie, have three children who all participate in athletics at Abington Heights. Angelina, a senior, has competed in cross country, tennis, basketball, and track; Elena, a sophomore, is a member of the field hockey and lacrosse teams; Marco, a fourth grader, is in the Abington Youth Basketball League and the Abington Little League.
“I am extremely excited about my new opportunity,” Mastroianni said. “This is an outstanding opportunity for my family and me. I had been involved in collegiate athletics for almost 20 years before joining Abington Heights. My goal was always to advance to an administrative level at a college or university. I could not have made this jump without the experience I have had at Abington Heights. The way we ran the athletic department mirrored a small college. It will help make the transition.
“At Penn State Scranton, I aim to help grow the programs and their visibility similarly to how I was able to at Abington Heights. I want to help in the recruiting and retention while creating an environment that is an exceptional experience for the student athletes.”
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For the past four years, Matroianni has served as the athletic director, coordinating championship-level programs while also being at the forefront of the school’s transition with state-of-the-art upgrades that embody a commitment to excellence.
Now, the 49-year-old is going to embark on a new challenge at the collegiate level.
Last week, Mastroianni resigned from Abington Heights and will become the director of athletics and recreation at Penn State Scranton. His new role was announced in a release by interim Regional Chancellor of Penn State Scranton David Callejo Pérez on Tuesday evening.
“Obviously, over the past four years, Abington Heights has had tremendous success on and off the field, and I wanted to strengthen and elevate our visibility while also creating an outstanding experience for student-athletes,” Mastroianni said. “I am most proud of, aside from the wins, the impact that we made in our community. The improvements to the facilities and the role in creating lasting memories are what the student-athletes take away from their time in sports.
Mastroianni became the athletic director at Abington Heights in 2022 after serving as the head coach of the men’s basketball team and the coordinator of camps and clinics at Marywood University.
He earned his bachelor’s degree from Penn State University at University Park. He received his teacher certification from Florida Atlantic University and his master’s degree from Misericordia University, where he was also an assistant coach and academic and student support leader.
His coaching career started at Centenary College in Hackettstown, New Jersey. Mastroianni spent four seasons as the head coach for the men’s basketball program. He moved to Georgian Court University in Lakewood, New Jersey, where he founded the men’s basketball program and was the head coach before taking over at Marywood University in 2015.
At Abington Heights, Mastroianni was instrumental in developing the fan experience. He was instrumental in the renovations to the school’s athletic complex, which included the installation of multi-purpose turf fields, the installation of video scoreboards, and the development of an internship program in athletics media.
“We are pleased to welcome Enrico Mastroianni into this important leadership role at Penn State Scranton,” Pérez said in the release. “His depth of experience in athletics, programming, education, and working with young people will provide a strong foundation for our athletic programs and for our student athletes at Penn State Scranton.”
Mastroianni and his wife, Jamie, have three children who all participate in athletics at Abington Heights. Angelina, a senior, has competed in cross country, tennis, basketball, and track; Elena, a sophomore, is a member of the field hockey and lacrosse teams; Marco, a fourth grader, is in the Abington Youth Basketball League and the Abington Little League.
“I am extremely excited about my new opportunity,” Mastroianni said. “This is an outstanding opportunity for my family and me. I had been involved in collegiate athletics for almost 20 years before joining Abington Heights. My goal was always to advance to an administrative level at a college or university. I could not have made this jump without the experience I have had at Abington Heights. The way we ran the athletic department mirrored a small college. It will help make the transition.
“At Penn State Scranton, I aim to help grow the programs and their visibility similarly to how I was able to at Abington Heights. I want to help in the recruiting and retention while creating an environment that is an exceptional experience for the student athletes.”
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