HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Va. -- Hampden-Sydney College ninth-year head soccer coach Tommy DiNuzzo has announced the appointment of Kent Dickey as a new assistant coach. He last served as a Securities and Exchange Scholars Intern at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 2024.

"Kent is a great addition to our staff," said DiNuzzo. "He had an exceptional playing career, is well respected in the Richmond soccer community, and he's already making a positive impact on our goalkeepers." 

Before working for the SEC, Dickey was a Student Manager and intern in the equipment office at Villanova (PA) University from 2022-24. He assisted with inventory and shipments, prepared gear for practices, and helped design the men's soccer apparel and gear selection, as well as managed the logistics for road trips.

A native of Richmond, Dickey is a 2022 graduate of Villanova, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in political science. He then earned a Master of Business Administration at Villanova in 2024, where he was a six-year member of the soccer team (2018-23) and a two-year starter in goal for the Wildcats. He made 33 starts over 35 games, logging 3033:18 minutes, with a 1.69 goals against average, 71.9 save percentage, eight shutouts, and 146 saves, with a career record of 8-16-9.