Plattsburgh State Athletics

During the 72-year history of the Plattsburgh State men’s soccer program, no one has scored more goals than Mike Figliola, as he holds the program’s career (65) and single-season (25 in 2003) goal records in addition to holding both the career (145) and single-season (56 in 2003) program marks in points. 

Figliola earned NSCAA First-Team All-America honors during his sophomore season in 2003 and received NSCAA First-Team All-Region accolades in 2003 and 2005. The Mississauga, Ontario, native also earned three All-SUNYAC honors during his career and was named the Plattsburgh State Male Athlete of the Year in 2003-04. 

During his time with the program, Figliola helped the Cardinals achieve a record of 68-17-3, which included a 22-2-0 2005 season in which Plattsburgh State won the SUNYAC title and advanced to the NCAA Division III Tournament semifinals.

Date of Induction into Cardinal Sports Hall of Fame:
Oct. 14, 2022

Where is he now: 

Currently, Mike works as an elementary Catholic school teacher in Burlington, Ontario. He teaches a split sixth and seventh grade class. He and his wife, Lydia, are the parents of three beautiful children: Katrina (6), Isabella (3) and Alessandro, who will be 1 on Nov. 19. They live in Milton, Ontario, which is located about 40 minutes southwest of Toronto.

His greatest personal accomplishment “by far” is being married to his wife and having three beautiful children. Professionally, “being a teacher and coach for several years, it is always a joy to see my students progress at each moment and throughout their lives.”

Favorite Plattsburgh State Sports Moment: 

“My most memorable Plattsburgh State sports moment is when we hosted the NCAA Elite 8 at Plattsburgh State and were able to come out on top and book our ticket to the Final Four. Doing this after three years of hard luck in championship games, in front of our amazing fans and family, was simply an indescribable feeling. It was the perfect way to end my senior year and career as a Cardinal.”