Trevecca introduced Matheus Mello as the university's new head coach prior to the 2025 season. He is the seventh coach in Trevecca women's soccer history.
In his first season as head coach, Mello led the Trojans to a 4-7-5 mark and a 2-5-5 record in Gulf South play. The Trojans produced a tie with Montevallo and West Alabama, teams that finished third and fourth respectively in the league table. The draw with Montevallo came when UM was leading the GSC standings. Trevecca picked up wins over Spring Hill and CBU in GSC play. SHC finished fifth in the GSC with a winning overall and league record. The team earned the GSC Fair Play Award. The Trojans earned the honor with a conference-low 112 fouls across 16 matches. Other awards include Riley Kate Collins earning the TSWA Player of the Week award on Nov. 4. The first win in league play for coach Mello came against Spring Hill in a 2-1 road win. His first career win was a 1-0 victory over Young Harris at Trevecca on Sept. 6.
Mello served as the lead assistant for Nathan Harrell the two seasons prior to being promoted to head coach at Trevecca.
The then 30-year-old native of Sao Paulo, Brazil played soccer in youth academies in Brazil before moving to the United States in 2015.
Mello played and graduated from Faulkner University with a Bachelor's in Computer Science and a Master's in Science of Management with an emphasis in Business Analytics.
Before Faulkner, he played at Cowley College. As a defender for the Tigers, he made the Jayhawk Conference Eastern Division All-Conference First Team.
He coached at his alma mater, Faulkner University, from 2020 to 2023.
Before Faulkner, he coached on the high school level at Montgomery (Alabama) Academy, leading the team to a 2023 6A State Runner-up finish.
His coaching experience includes time coaching in youth soccer at Alabama FC and Tennessee United.
Married to Hannah Nicolaisen, the couple lives in Nashville.
QUOTES ON MATHEUS MELLO
Elliott said of giving Matheus Mello the reigns to the Trevecca women's program, "To hire from within, arguably places more pressure on the candidate to distance themselves from other candidates. Matheus convinced us he was the right person for the job by his understanding of our Christian-Scholar-Athlete philosophy and his overall vision for the soccer program. The plan he presented was persuasive and impressed those in hiring process."
Mello said of the opportunity, "First, I want to thank God for placing me at this amazing university and for guiding every step of this journey." He continued, "I am incredibly grateful to my wife, who has been my rock and constant source of support throughout this process."
"I also want to thank Mark Elliott and the entire athletic department for trusting me with this opportunity. I believe deeply in this group of young women and in the vision we share. It is an absolute honor to lead the Trevecca women's soccer program, and I am fully committed to building a team that lives out the Christian-Scholar-Athlete mission both on and off the field. I am excited for what's ahead and grateful to be part of this incredible community."
Mariano Monzú, Trevecca's Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration joined in the interview process and endorsed the hiring of Mello, "I was highly impressed with Matheus during our meeting." Monzú, a Trevecca soccer alum and member of the University's Athletic Hall of Fame, added, "I quickly recognized his clear passion for the game, strong understanding of the sport, and genuine ability to connect with others. It is evident why he is so well-regarded by student-athletes and staff alike. I am confident that Matheus will align seamlessly with Trevecca's culture of Christian-Scholar-Athlete and will lead a strong and successful women's soccer program."
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