He had failed to complete his degree while at Penn State, so he decided to enter the New Jersey Institute of Technology where he graduated with a Civil Engineering degree in 1985. His choice of school was influenced by the fact that his fiancée, now wife, was from New Jersey. While in New Jersey, Stamatis continued his association with soccer, now as a coach rather than as a player.
He did not finish his degree at Penn State, so he attended New Jersey Institute of Technology and earned a Civil Engineering degree in 1985. His decision to attend the school was due to his fiancée's origin from New Jersey. While in New Jersey, Stamatis maintained his interest in soccer, now as a coach rather than a player.