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 complete his degree at Penn State, so he enrolled at New Jersey Institute of Technology and graduated with a Civil Engineering degree in 1985. His choice to attend the school was influenced by his fiancée's background from New Jersey. During his time in New Jersey, Stamatis continued his involvement with soccer, now as a coach rather than an athlete.