Player Bio: Vince Cautero :: Men's Basketball

  Vince Cautero
Vince Cautero

Player Profile
Position:
Assistant Coach

Alma Mater:
Florida State '88

Vince Cautero, 41, enters his ninth season at Providence College and his second season as an assistant coach for the Friars. He spent seven seasons as the Director of Basketball Operations to head coach Tim Welsh. He joined the Friars' staff after spending six years as a full-time assistant at Florida International University. While at Florida International, Cautero served as the recruiting coordinator during the most successful run in FIU's basketball history. During Cautero's six years at FIU , the Golden Panthers had two 20-win seasons, won two Trans America Athletic Conference championships and, in 1995, made the school's first appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Cautero got his start in college coaching at Florida State University where he spent eight years, four as an assistant to Pat Kennedy from 1988-92. During that time, he played a major role in the success of the Seminole's basketball program as they made four trips to the NCAA Tournament and one to the NIT. In 1991-92, Florida State went all the way to the "Sweet 16." He coached Seminole greats and future NBA stars like Sam Cassell, Charlie Ward, Doug Edwards, George McCloud and Bob Sura. A 1988 graduate of Florida State University, Cautero served as the Seminole's team manager as an undergrad before earning a place on Kennedy's staff. A native of Mount Arlington, New Jersey, Cautero received his English degree from Florida State and is actively working on his Master's Degree.

FULL NAME: Vincent Cautero
BIRTHDATE: January 20, 1965
HIGH SCHOOL: Coral Springs High School `83
COLLEGE: Florida State University `88
	Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
COACHING: Ass't Coach, Providence College, 2005-Present
Director of Basketball Operations, Providence College, 1998-2005
Ass't Coach, Florida International, 1992-96
Ass't Coach, Florida State University, 1990-92
Graduate Ass't, Florida State University, 1988-90
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