Head Coach
John Alesi
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| John Alesi | Men's Basketball Head Coach | jalesi@stac.edu |
| D'Vonne Trumbo | Men's Basketball Associate Head Coach & Recruiting Coordinator | dtrumbo@stac.edu |
| Connor Birchard | Men's Basketball Assistant - Player Development | cbirchar@stac.edu |
| Matt Backs | Men's Basketball Assistant | mbacks@stac.edu |
About St. Thomas Aquinas College Basketball
At St. Thomas Aquinas College, basketball isn't just about competition, it's about belonging to something bigger. Head Coach Matthew Capell builds a program centered on authentic relationships between coaches and players, where your development matters as much as your production. In the East Coast Conference, you'll compete against opponents who push you to improve, but it's the daily investment from your coaching staff that truly shapes who you become. The Sparkill, NY campus offers the kind of tight-knit community where players genuinely support each other. You're not a number in a large roster; you're a key part of a team that values your growth on and off the court. This environment fosters accountability and trust, the foundation for real progress. Whether you're working toward minutes or establishing yourself as a leader, the program's focus on personal relationships means your coaches know your goals, your challenges, and what you need to succeed. Division II basketball at STAC demands serious athletes who want to compete at a high level while staying connected to a supportive community. If you're looking for a program where coaches invest personally in your journey and your teammates become your brothers, this is worth exploring. Players who arrive at college campus-ready, technically polished and physically prepared, get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
Net price
$21,253/yr
Grad rate
53%
Enrollment
972
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $21,253 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $14,692 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $18,100 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $22,552 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $25,680 / year
- $110,001+
- $28,459 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 972
- Average net price
- $21,253 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $41,100 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $41,100 / year
- Graduation rate
- 53%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
East Coast Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
College of Staten Island
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Location New York City, NY | Enrollment 9,657 | Avg. net price $3,153 |
D'Youville University
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Location Buffalo, NY | Enrollment 1,258 | Avg. net price $22,038 |
Daemen University
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Location Amherst, NY | Enrollment 1,643 | Avg. net price $19,350 |
Mercy College
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Location Dobbs Ferry, NY | Enrollment 5,735 | Avg. net price $15,093 |
Mercyhurst University
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Location Erie, PA | Enrollment 2,191 | Avg. net price $26,486 |
Molloy University
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Location Rockville Centre, NY | Enrollment 3,162 | Avg. net price $26,735 |
Queens College
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Location New York City, NY | Enrollment 12,550 | Avg. net price $1,272 |
Roberts Wesleyan College
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Location Rochester, NY | Enrollment 1,149 | Avg. net price $23,239 |
St. Thomas Aquinas College
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Location Sparkill, NY | Enrollment 972 | Avg. net price $21,253 |
University of the District of Columbia
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Location Washington, DC | Enrollment 3,351 | Avg. net price $9,519 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St. Thomas Aquinas College D2?
Yes, St. Thomas Aquinas College is an NCAA Division II program in the East Coast Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for St. Thomas Aquinas College men's basketball.
What conference is St. Thomas Aquinas College in?
St. Thomas Aquinas College competes in the East Coast Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at St. Thomas Aquinas College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $21,253 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at St. Thomas Aquinas College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 972 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to St. Thomas Aquinas College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D2, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D2 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
The Commitment St. Thomas Aquinas College Respects
D2 coaches at programs like St. Thomas Aquinas College extend offers to players who show commitment: to their development, their academics, and the process. FCP gives you the structure to demonstrate that commitment in every metric a coach evaluates.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.