Dmitry Utolin’s journey from professional basketball in Russia to coaching in the Florida Panhandle gives him a unique perspective on player development. A former CSKA Moscow professional player, Utolin understands what it takes to compete at the highest levels.

His collegiate career took him from Cuesta Junior College to West Texas A&M University and Lindsey Wilson College, where he earned two-time All-Conference honors. After his playing career, he served as a graduate assistant at Cumberland University before joining Florida Coastal Prep.

Now in his third year at FCP, Utolin serves as Head Coach and Sports Performance Director, combining his international playing experience with modern strength and conditioning methods to prepare athletes for the physical demands of college basketball.