Deno is entering the third year as Head Coach for both the Men and Women Soccer Program at Missouri Baptist University. He played his senior year at Missouri Baptist and he also plays for his national team of Antigua. He holds a degree in Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and a minor in Business Administration. Deno also recently graduated with his Masters Degree in Education with emphasis in Sports Management at Missouri Baptist University.

Deno was one of the most influential players on the MBU team during his senior season. He was chosen as an All Conference player and honorable mention All Regional. Deno also participated in the United Soccer League (USL) for the local St. Louis Lions Premier Development League in there second season. Deno helped the Lions reach the playoff for the first time in the team's history and also helped them to another winning season with a record of 10-6-0.

The 2009 season will be Coach Abel's second season on the men's soccer coaching staff. Coach Abel began the 2008 campaign as the Graduate Assistant Coach, but was quickly promoted to the full-time Assistant Men's Soccer Coach. 

Coach Abel graduated from Missouri Baptist University, and played all four years on the men's soccer varsity team. As a math major and soccer player, he earned the MBU Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award twice, and was an NAIA Daktronics Scholar-Athlete.