John Nino will serve as a student assistant coach for the 2026 season.
Career Highlights:
• Two-time College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District® NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Team selection (2023, 2025).
• Three-Time Fall and Spring Horizon League Honor Roll selection (2023-26).
• Four-time Detroit Mercy Athletic Director Honor Roll selection (2022-26).
2025:
• College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District® NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Team selection.
• Saw action in 17 games with 16 starts.
• Helped anchor the backline to four shutouts on the season.
2024:
• Played in 15 games, starting eight
• Scored the Titans' first goal of the season at Dayton (8/22)
• Recorded an assist in the Titans' 5-1 victory over Eastern Illinois (8/26)
2023:
• Started in all 18 games
• Named to the 2023 College Sports Communicators Academic (CSC) Academic All-District® NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Team.
• Named Under Armour® Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week (10/30).
• Scored first goal of the season and recorded his first career assist on the game-winning goal to lead Detroit Mercy to a 3-1 come-from-behind win over RMU (10/28) to clinch a spot in the 2023 #HLMSOC Championships.
• Anchored the back line to a shutout win over NKU (9/23) and a scoreless draw vs BGSU (10/3).
2022:
• Started in nine of 14 games played
• Picked the perfect time to score his first collegiate goal as he headed in the game-winner against NKU (10/8) giving their first #HLMSOC win of the season.
• Helped anchor the back line to two shutouts and six draws on the season.
High School:
• Team captain and All-State selection after helping Detroit Country Day to the 2018 MHSAA Division 2 State Championship
• Helped Wolves reach the National playoffs
Personal:
Full Name: John Michael Nino
Parents: Charles and Ella Nino
Siblings: Charlie and Isabel
Major: Business Administration
