Giovanni Vlahos signed on as Head Men's Soccer Coach for the Sea Devils in May of 2023 and brings a rich background of experience to the Men's Soccer program. Prior to his return to Wilmington, Coach Vlahos resided in Southern California where he began scouting for the USA Men's National Soccer Organization in 2017. Vlahos was also a Coaching Education Instructor for US Soccer as well as the Executive Director of Poway Soccer Club from 2017-2020. Coach Vlahos also served as the Head Coach of Cal-South's ODP program from 2013-2018, while also serving as an Assistant Coach at San Diego State University from 2013-2014.

Before joining San Diego State's coaching staff and making the move back to California, Vlahos was a Volunteer Assistant at Duke University from 2010-2013. Prior to joining Duke's staff, he was the Head Men's Soccer Coach at Greensboro College from 2008-2010 and coached NJCAA members USC-Sumter in 2007 and USC-Salkehatchie in 2006. At the same time, he was also involved as an instructor for NCYSA and coach for NCYSA ODP programs.

Coach Vlahos continues to serve in his scouting role for the USAMNT and works with their Coaching Education branch for United Soccer Coaches. He holds a USSF (United States Soccer Federation) “A” license, a USSF National Youth license, and a Goalkeeping 3 license from United Soccer Coaches.

Giovanni resides in Wilmington with his wife, Melissa.