Head Coach Matt Digney begins his second season at the helm of the Philadelphia University men's soccer program in 2007, having led the Rams to a 6-11-1 overall record in his inaugural campaign.  The 2006 season included a second consecutive berth in the Atlantic Soccer Conference (ASC) Tournament where the fourth-seeded Rams fell to top-seeded and eventual conference champion Adelphi University, 1-0. 

Digney was named Head Men's Soccer Coach at Philadelphia University on May 24, 2006.  In doing so, Digney, who succeeded Greg Wilson, became the 11th coach in the program's storied history.  Digney's previous coaching experience includes a pair of stints as an assistant coach at Rowan from 1997 through 2002 and once again in 2004. During his tenure at his alma mater, the Profs won five conference championships and qualified for the NCAA Division III Tournament each year. This included a Final Four berth in 1998 and a national championship game appearance in 2000 where the Profs fell to Messiah (Pa.) College, 2-0 in the title game. In 2000, Digney was recognized for his work with Rowan as he was named AFLAC National Assistant Coach of the Year.

A resident of Cinnaminson, N.J., Digney also served as the head coach at NCAA Division II Wilmington (Del.) College in 2003, where he earned Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Coach of the Year honors.  Digney led the Wildcats to a 10-7-3 overall record including an 8-1-0 mark in the CACC one year after the team finished with a 5-14-1 overall record and a 1-8-0 league record.

is set to begin his third season as an assistant for the Philadelphia University men's soccer team this fall. A native of Cranford, N.J., Witherington's duties with the staff focus on player development, recruiting, fundraising and alumni relations. As an Assistant Director in the Office of Admissions at the University, he also coordinates campus visits and serves as head counselor for incoming student-athletes.

Prior to his arrival at the University, Witherington has enjoyed a successful high school coaching career in New Jersey, serving on the staff at Cranford High, his alma mater, as well as at the Solomon Schechter Day School in West Orange, N.J. In addition, he has also participated in numerous camps and clinics throughout the tri-state area, serving as a scout for the New Jersey Olympic Development Program (NJODP) while obtaining his NSCAA National Coaching Diploma in January 2000 in Ft. Lauderdale.

As a player, Witherington was an accomplished performer at the NCAA Division I level at Fairfield University, playing with the Stags from 1993 to 1997. He was also a member of a regionally ranked club team in New Jersey that captured multiple state championships.

John resides in Philadelphia, Pa.

enters his second season as a member of the Philadelphia University men's soccer coaching staff, serving as an assistant for second-year Head Coach Matt Digney. Martinelli was a standout player at Rowan University, playing under Digney who was an assistant coach with the Profs.

As a student-athlete at Rowan, the Lancaster, Pa., native enjoyed a stellar career with the Profs, earning adidas NCAA Division III All-America honors in 2002 and 2004. In addition, he was a three-time NSCAA first-team All-Metro Region selection as well as a four-time New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) first-team All-Conference pick. In 2002, he was tabbed the NJAC Rookie of the Year while being named NJAC Defensive Player of the Year in 2003 and the NJAC Offensive Player of the Year in 2004.

Prior to Rowan, Martinelli enjoyed an outstanding prep career at Manheim Township High School, leading the Blue Streaks to the Lancaster-League Championship. Along the way, Martinelli was a two-time Section One first-team all-star for Head Coach Dave Ammon.

Nick currently resides in Glassboro, N.J.