Keiser University Athletics

Veccharella’s Value

• Veccharella enters his fourth year as the Linebackers coach
• Helped the Seahawks to a 24-6 overall record and 15-2 Mid-South Sun Division mark
• Assisted Keiser to back-to-back NAIA Playoff appearances, advancing to the semifinals in 2020
• Part of consecutive undefeated seasons and Sun Division Championships
• Coached four All-Conference honorees
• Aided in the 2020 Sun Division Defensive Player of the Year and Defensive Freshman of the Year
• In 2020, coached the defense to three shutouts, including the programs first-ever blanking against Florida Memorial in the season opener

Playing Career
Veccharella played four-years of football at St. Joseph’s College. In his senior season, he was named the defensive captain, while leading the team in tackles for loss with 16, which ranked top 40 in NCAA Division II.
 
Veccharella was named First Team All-Conference in 2015, after racking up 56 tackles, five tackles for loss, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. He ended his career with 211 tackles, 28.5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries.   
 
Personal 
A native of Pompano Beach, Fla., Veccharella graduated from American Heritage High School. Veccharella earned his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from St. Joseph’s College.