David Caporaletti continued his longtime relationship alongside head coach Pat Chambers when he was named Assistant to the Head Coach at FGCU in July 2022. The duo have known and worked with each other since attending Philadelphia University in the early 1990's.

Prior to FGCU, Caporaletti spent 10 seasons as a member of the Penn State basketball staff where he served as the program’s director of player development. The Philadelphia native was responsible for the implementation of schedules and programs to promote student-athlete success. He also oversaw the scheduling of team events, equipment ordering and distribution, and overall program advancement initiatives. 

During the summer 2020, Caporaletti met the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic with innovative solutions and collaboration with the basketball staff and colleagues across Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics.

From 2015-17, Caporaletti served as the program’s director of operations. He moved to the operations role after three years as Penn State basketball’s recruiting coordinator.

Charged with managing the Nittany Lions’ recruiting efforts, Caporaletti was responsible for the coordination of all official and unofficial prospective student-athlete visits. From 2012-15, the Nittany Lion coaching staff laid the groundwork for the top two recruiting classes in the program’s history, signing a top-30 class in 2015 and top-25 class a year later.

Caporaletti also served as the director of Penn State men’s basketball camps and assisted with the coordination of community and camp appearances. He still works with the Penn State Hoops Club, helps organize other Penn State men’s basketball alumni functions and is involved with the Penn State chapter of Coaches vs. Cancer©. 

In 2010, Caporaletti was tapped to handle logistics and administrative support for the Boston University program alongside Chambers. The Terriers posted a 21-14 record that season and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2002 after winning the America East Conference championship. 

At BU, Caporaletti assisted with the organization of official and unofficial prospective student-athlete visits while also helping coordinate travel arrangements and academic support for the team. Caporaletti also managed the organization and promotion of all basketball clinics.

Caporaletti was a long-time business owner in Philadelphia prior to joining the Terrier basketball program. His experience in collegiate athletics includes working with Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame coaches Herb Magee at Philadelphia University and the late Rollie Massimino at Keiser University.

Caporaletti earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration in May of 1993 from Philadelphia University, now known as Thomas Jefferson University.  

He and his wife, Amanda, are the parents of a son, Eugene Paul.

Last updated 8/30/22