University of Maine at Farmington

Mike is a 1973 graduate from UMF where he earned a bachelor's in English and played basketball and soccer.  In 1972, he was captain of the soccer team. He earned a Master's from the University of Maine in 1976. Mike went on to coach at several colleges.  He was the Head Men's Soccer Coach at Notre Dame University.  He coached a team that advanced to the round of 16 and has won four conference championships. He finished his coaching career with 296 career wins.  Mike was named Coach of the Year numerous times during his career. Mike's Hall of Fame induction is based on his exceptionally generous contributions to the UMF athletics department, particularly to the soccer program. Mike Berticelli died unexpectedly in January 2000.