Joey Marino, Nova Southeastern University’s head men’s golf coach, holds high expectations for this season after leading his squad to an NCAA Division II National Championship title last year.
Entering his sixth year as head coach at NSU, Marino knows exactly how to use his ample experience and passion for golf to bring the best out of his players.
Marino’s introduction to golf started at a young age when he participated in junior golf tournaments. Continuing his passion, Marino played collegiate golf at the University of North Florida where he was a four-year letterwinner and landed his first job
Joey Marino, men’s head golf coach.
within UNF’s athletic department. While he enjoyed his position as assistant director of athletic development, Marino missed the camaraderie that team sports provided.
“Once I started working in a different field, I realized how much I love being around a team environment which pulled me into coaching,” Marino said.
Marino joined NSU as the men’s assistant golf coach in 2016, branching off one year later to coach the women’s golf team as well. The chance to coach at NSU and be closer to family was an opportunity Marino couldn’t pass up.
“After going to school in North Florida and living in Jacksonville for about eight years, this was an opportunity for my wife and I to come back home to where our families are,” Marino said.
Marino’s hard work and dedication to NSU was rewarded in 2018 when the school extended him the men’s golf head coaching position. During his tenure as head coach, Marino has led the Sharks to a regional championship every year, setting numerous records for the program.
Unique to Marino, one reason for his undeniable success is his personalized coaching style.
“Every kid has a different attitude and personality, so I take the time individually to work with them one on one. Being able to bring them together to understand a team concept in an individual sport is something I prioritize,” Marino said.
For Marino, coaching doesn’t end on the links and he prioritizes helping his players succeed beyond athletics.
“Outside of golf, I love developing people and getting to know them as they grow up. You can get students for a four-year period, and in some cases five years. It’s amazing to get that window to teach these young men how to grow up and be prepared for life,” Marino said.
As reigning national champions, Marino and the Sharks look to build off the team’s success from last season. Marino is proud of this year’s team and is confident they can bring home another national title.
“My expectations year in and year out don’t really change. We’ve been able to be a top ranking golf program in the time I’ve been here and I don’t anticipate anything less going forward,” Marino said.
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