Nate Monsanto

Positions:
Sporting Director, Part Owner, USL2 Head Coach, UPSL Head Coach, U10 Boys Head Coach, Community League Director, Futures Director

Current Clubs / Roles:
Shark Coast FC Technical Director (January 2024 – Present)
Stetson University Women’s Soccer – NCAA Division I First Assistant (Interim) (January 2026 – Present)
Stetson University Men’s Soccer – Assistant Coach (January 2019 – Present)
Director of Sports Science (2025–2026)

Biography

Nate Monsanto is a driving force behind the growth of soccer in Volusia County, serving as Sporting Director and Head Coach across multiple levels within Shark Coast FC. Known for his player-first development philosophy, Nate has helped build a true pathway from youth to pre-professional soccer, aligning with the club’s mission of becoming a “Home for Local Talent.”

With over a decade of youth coaching experience and a strong background in sports science and performance training, he combines technical expertise with real-world playing experience to develop athletes at every stage of the game.

Coaching & Professional Experience

Shark Coast FC Technical Director (2024–Present)
Stetson University Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach (2019–Present)
Stetson University Women’s Soccer First Assistant (Interim) (2026–Present)
Director of Sports Science (2025–2026)
ASUN Regular Season Champion (2024)
Youth Coach (10+ years)
N8 Training High Performance Coach (5+ years)
Stetson FA Youth Coach (2016–2021)
FPC Boys Soccer Assistant Coach (2015–2017)

Playing Career

Professional Experience:

Valley United (USA – third tier)
Kemi City (Finland – 3rd tier)
Dio Druten (Netherlands – 6th tier)
Liverpool Montevideo (Uruguay – top division)

Trials:
Birmingham Legion, Charlotte Independence, Richmond Kickers, San Diego Albion, Flower City Union, Club de Lyon

College:
Stetson University (2015–2019)

Team Captain
1 Goal, 3 Assists
ASUN Regular Season Champion (2017)
ASUN Tournament Finalist (2018)
Goal of the Week Recipient

Summer League:

Daytona SC (USL2)
Villages SC (USL2)
Greenville FC (NPSL)
Jax United FC (NPSL)

High School / Club:

Flagler Palm Coast (FPC)
All-Decade Team
First Team All-Area (2x)
District Champion (2x)
Regional Finalist (2015)
Club Teams: PDA Florida, FC United

Achievements

UPSL Premier State Champion (January 2025 – Player/Head Coach)
Professional playing experience across multiple countries
Key contributor to player development pathways leading to college and professional levels

Education

Stetson University – Bachelor of Arts & Science
Degree: Integrative Health Science
FPC – International Baccalaureate Diploma

Favorite Club

Manchester United