Nick Ciresi joined the Siena Athletics staff administration and Siena Fan Relations Management Center as the Assistant Athletic Director of Fan Engagement on May 31, 2024.
Ciresi brings a wealth of experience in his 15 combined years of coaching as the head men's basketball coach for Hartwick College in Oneonta (2021-2024), associate coach with Union College in Schenectady (2014-2019, 2009-2011) and graduate assistant coach at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey (2011-2014).
“We are thrilled to welcome Nick to our team, said Siena Associate Athletic Director for External Relations Lori Anctil.
“His extensive basketball experience and passion for building meaningful connections with community partners will be instrumental in enhancing the experience for our loyal Siena Saints fans. We look forward to the positive impact Nick will bring to our athletic department and the broader Siena community,”
Ciresi has been assigned to oversee ticket sales for the Saints men's and women's basketball programs and other selected athletic events as well as assist in the development and implementation of marketing strategies for fan experience initiatives and sponsored events.
He’ll look to maintain customer database information to enhance and expand marketing efforts and sales of basketball tickets, implement strategies to enhance the fan experience from pre-point of purchase to in-game satisfaction and act as liaison with the College's student experience office.
“I am thrilled to join the Siena community as Assistant Athletic Director of Fan Engagement,” Ciresi said.
“I’d like to thank President Seifert, Vice President/Athletic Director John D’Argenio and Associate Athletic Director Lori Anctil for this opportunity. As a former Capital Region resident, I’ve always had a strong admiration for Siena College. To join the athletic department in this specific role is something my family and I are very excited about.”
Student, alumni and community engagement have been a focal point in his coaching career, leadership, relationship building, brand management and recruiting. Ciresi helped to cultivate key partnerships with local businesses specially the Oneonta Boy's and Girl's Club and was a planning committee member for the Classic Nick Lambros Golf Tournament that generated $17,000 for the Wick Athletic Fund. He also had direct oversight on prospect clinic and multiple alumni events.
Ciresi graduated with an MBA in Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University at the Silberman College of Business in 2014 and also holds a B.A. in Political Science from Union College where he was a Presidential Scholarship Recipient.
Ciresi resides in Wynantskill with his wife Elyssa and son Gregory.
He is originally from Kings Park, NY on Long Island.
