Dirk Bennett
Assistant Volunteer Coach
debennett758@gmail.com
Eastern Illinois
Division 1
Assistant Volunteer Coach
debennett758@gmail.com
Eastern Illinois
Division 1
Eastern Illinois
* Acted as assistant coach since 2015
* Entering fifth season as assistant coach in 2019 season
* Made three straight Summit League Tournament Appearances (2016, 2017, 2018)
* 2016 Summit League Tournament appearance was first for EIU since 2009 season
* 2-2-1 record in Summit League in 2017 was first .500 or better conference season since 2000
* Coached team to Regional ranking during 2017 season
* Coached 2017 Summit League Goalkeeper of the Year - Mike Novotny
* Coached two first team All-Summit League performer (Mike Novotny & Edgar Mesa)
* Coached two second team All-Summit League performers
* Coached seven All-Summit League Newcomer Team selections
* Coached four Summit League All-Tournament Team selections
* Coached three Academic All-Summit League selections
* Also served as EIU women's soccer assistant coach for 2016 & 2017 seasons