Mike Basile
Mike Basile

Bio

Mike Basile has been named the eighth head women's volleyball coach in University of Saint Joseph (USJ) history, Associate Vice President for Athletics and Recreation Amanda Devitt announced Monday. A former student-athlete at Sage College and Saint Francis College, Basile joins the Blue Jays after spending the past two seasons as an assistant coach with the Division II American International College (AIC) women's volleyball program.
 
"Mike Basile is an outstanding addition to our Athletics Department and the University of Saint Joseph community," Devitt said. "His approach to coaching emphasizes personal growth, accountability, and excellence both on and off the court. Mike demonstrated a genuine commitment to creating an environment where student-athletes can thrive academically, athletically, and personally, and we are excited about the future of USJ women's volleyball."
 
"I would like to thank Amanda Devitt, Wole Oke and the incredible staff at the University of Saint Joseph for entrusting me with this opportunity to lead the Blue Jays women's volleyball program," Basile said. "The University of Saint Joseph and the Great Northeast Athletic Conference have created a culture of community, integrity and respect, where student-athletes are provided with the tools and resources to thrive."
 
"In my time on campus, I felt genuine care for the future of the program from everyone I met," Basile added. "I am excited to get to work and build a program known for its attention to detail, strong work ethic and commitment to doing what is right, especially when it isn't easy. I would also like to thank the coaches and mentors who have shaped me both professionally and personally, including Matthew Cribbin, Eli Irizarry, Tyler Wingate, Kevin Pender, Niko Lambert and Matthew Lein. I am excited for the future of the women's volleyball program and excited to reach new heights!"

AS A COACH
 Basile joins the Blue Jays after spending the previous two seasons as an assistant coach at AIC, where he helped guide the Yellow Jackets to a 39-14 overall record. In his first season with the program, AIC captured the Northeast-10 Conference championship and advanced to the NCAA Division II East Region Finals. The Yellow Jackets returned to the NCAA Tournament in 2025, making a second consecutive postseason appearance.

During his tenure at AIC, Basile coached several standout student-athletes, including Victoria Mendez, who earned NE10 Player of the Year, East Region Player of the Year and American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-America Honorable Mention honors in 2024. He also coached Aleksandra Lucic, the 2024 East Region Rookie of the Year.

In addition to his collegiate coaching experience, Basile served as an assistant coach at Agawam High School in Agawam, Mass., and coached with the Pioneer Valley Juniors Volleyball Club.

AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE
 A 2021 graduate of Saint Francis College, Basile was a two-year member of the men's volleyball program and a member of the program's inaugural 2020 squad. He served as team captain during both seasons and earned Northeast Conference Honor Roll recognition.

Prior to Saint Francis, Basile spent two seasons as a member of the men's volleyball and men's tennis teams at Sage College. As an outside hitter, he appeared in 157 sets, recording 182 kills and 190 digs.

Basile earned his bachelor's degree in exercise and movement science from Saint Francis College in 2021.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT BASILE

 "I'm thrilled to hear the news of Mike Basile's hiring at USJ. He is an incredible young coach with an impressive ability to connect with his athletes, and I am eager to see the immediate impact he will have on the program."

                                 – Matthew Cribbin, Head Women's Volleyball Coach, College of the Holy Cross

"Mike Basile is a tremendous hire for USJ. He brings a wealth of playing experience and coaching knowledge. His hard work and dedication to the game will make him a great asset in recruiting and developing high-level student-athletes."

                                 – Matt Lein, Head Women's Volleyball Coach, Western New England University

"Coach Mike is a tremendous hire for the University of Saint Joseph. His leadership, passion for the game and ability to connect with student-athletes will help him succeed in this new role. He will have an immediate impact on the women's volleyball program and the campus community."

                                 – Eli Irizarry, Head Women's Volleyball Coach, American International College