Mike Berticelli was the head men's soccer coach at Old Dominion from 1984 to 1989. While at Old Dominion, he collected a record of 76-27-16. He also led the Monarchs to the Sun Belt championship game every year he was head coach. Out of those years, the Monarchs won two conference championships and had their first ever NCAA Tournament Appearance. In 1984 he was recognized as the Sun Belth Coach of the Year. 

After his time at Old Dominion, Berticelli went on to coach at Notre Dame where he earned a record of 104-80-19. While Berticelli was there, the Fighting Irish won two conference titles, and Berticelli was honored as the Big East Tournament Coach of the Year.

He passed on January 25, 2000 at 48 years old, finalizing his record at 291-135-42.