Nick Cocalis

Biography

Nick Cocalis was named the fifth head coach in Bethel men's golf program history on July 23, 2019. Along with his head coaching duties, Cocalis worked with the Bethel University Office of Development and was the Assistant AD for Engagement from 2022-24 prior to moving into the Campus Pastor role in the 2024-25 academic year in addition to his coaching duties. Prior to joining Bethel, Cocalis played professionally on the PGA Tour Latin America in 2018, competed in the Pepsi Tour and Outlaw Tour, and was a Wisconsin State Mid Amateur Champion in 2016. He holds a Professional Golf Management degree from Methodist University, a B.A. in Communications from Marquette University, and an M.A. in Nonprofit Business Management from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Cocalis also has extensive ministry experience, having co-founded Next Step Ministries in 2007 and served as an ordained minister.