March 19, 2002

LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. - Head Coach Charlie Curto announced Tuesday that the Saints have added two more players to the incoming Class of 2006. Mike Coyle and Christian Crescitelli will pull on the Siena jersey beginning in the fall of 2002.

Coyle (Fishkill, N.Y./John Jay) was a three-year varsity starter for a team that won the Class A state championship in 2000. That team was also ranked second in the nation. Coyle played with the Olympic Development Team in 2000 as well as the Hudson Valley team for the Empire State Games. Curto describes Coyle as a blue-collar worker who uses his strength to his advantage in the midfield.

Crescitelli (Merrick, N.Y./Merrick) was an All-Conference performer in 2000 as well as 2001. He also played for the Forest Park Soccer Club as well as the U23 Long Island Select team. In addition to excelling at soccer, Crescitelli was the kicker on the football team and a starter in wrestling and volleyball. Curto sees him as a very athletic player who can contribute immediately at the forward position. Crescitelli excels off the field as well and he was named a Presidential Scholar at Siena.