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Assistant Volunteer Coach
baseball@northwestern.edu
Northwestern
Division 1
In addition to Napoleons coaching duties, he will serve as the programs video & camp coordinator.
Napoleon spent a brief stint at Concordia-Chicago coaching pitchers, and five seasons in Mount Berry, Georgia, at Berry College. There he served as the programs pitching coach, strength and conditioning coach, and video coordinator.
Prior to joining Berry College, Napoleon was a standout pitcher at the University of Alabama-Birmingham. In 2011, he earned second team All-Conference USA honors and became the first player in UAB history to be named Conference USAs Newcomer of the Year. As a senior at UAB, Napoleon put together a 5-4 mark on the mound and earned victories over three nationally ranked teams, including No. 5 Rice, No. 14 Central Florida and No. 16 Clemson.
Napoleon transferred to the Blazers after an All-American career at Heartland Community College in Normal, Illinois. In addition to earning NJCAA All-America honors at Heartland, he was named the Midwest Athletic Conference's Pitcher of the Year as a sophomore.
Napoleon earned his master's degree in Sports Leadership from Concordia Chicago in 2018, earned bachelors degree in Communication Management from the University of Alabama-Birmingham in 2012 and an associates degree from Heartland Community College in 2010.
Assistant Coach
gsikes@ath.msu.edu
Michigan State
Division 1
Sikes primarily works with the Spartan outfielders and hitters while also coordinating the base running program. In his first two seasons on the Spartan staff, Sikes has played an integral role in helping the Spartans win the Big Ten Championship in 2011 and earn a berth in the NCAA Tournament in 2012. During his tenure at MSU, the Spartans have had 23 MLB Draft selections, including a program-record eight in 2015. Sikes helped tutor a Spartan offense that posted the Big Ten's third-best batting average (.283) in 2016. For the second straight year, MSU also produced a league batting champion as Jordan Zimmerman's .376 average in Big Ten play led all players. Ryan Krill was the 2015 Big Ten batting champ, hitting .451 in league games. In 2015, the Spartans posted a .290 team batting average, which ranked third in the Big Ten, while MSU's .422 slugging percentage was second best in the league. The Spartans also combined for 45 home runs, which ranked third in the conference. Sikes helped the Spartan offense rank in the top half of the conference in several key categories in 2014, including ranking first in stolen bases with 88 - the second-highest total in program history. Individually, Anthony Cheky led the Big Ten in steals with 29, while Bliase Salter ranked third in RBIs with 50. The Spartans ranked in the top four in the Big Ten in in 2013 in several key offensive categories, including: batting average (.281), slugging percentage (.377) and on-base percentage (.357). Spartan hitters also struck out fewer times than any other team in the league. In 2012, Michigan State ranked in the top three in the Big Ten Conference in batting average (.297), on-base percentage (.378), runs (345), hits (645), RBIs (319), walks (228) and total bases (858). In addition, MSU finished 16th in the nation in hits and 35th in batting average. The 645 hits were the second most in a single-season in MSU history, while the 356 runs were eighth most, the 97 doubles tied for ninth most, and the 319 RBIs were 10th most in the school record books. During Sikes' first season in 2011, Michigan State led the Big Ten and ranked seventh in the nation with a .318 batting average. The Spartans also ranked among the conference's leaders in hits (first with 639), slugging (second at .427), on-base percentage (second at .385), runs scored (second with 348), RBIs (second with 317) and doubles (second with 115). In addition, the Spartans were fourth in the Big Ten with 77 stolen bases, which also ranked seventh most in an MSU season. Spartan center fielder Brandon Eckerle, a first-team All-Big Ten selection, not only won the Big Ten batting title with his .379 average, but was also one of the top defensive players in the nation. The Spartan outfield helped MSU turn in an overall fielding percentage of .976, which was tops in the Big Ten and 24th in the nation. Prior to arriving in East Lansing, Sikes spent three seasons (2008-10) as the volunteer assistant coach at Notre Dame and has also coached at James Madison, Young Harris (Ga.) College, Nicholls State and Independence Community College (KS). Throughout his career, Sikes has coached 71 players who have been selected in the Major League Baseball Draft, including seven who have reached the Major Leagues. While at Notre Dame, Sikes primarily coached the catchers and outfielders and coached 14 players who were drafted during his three seasons at Notre Dame. In working with the Irish catchers, Sikes tutored Cameron McConnell, who threw out 26 base stealers in 2009 - the seventh most in the nation. In addition, Sikes coached Will Harford, who was selected in the 45th round by the Cincinnati Reds in the 2010 MLB Draft. An assistant at James Madison for the 2007 season, Sikes helped instruct the Dukes hitters while working directly with the catchers, the position he played at Liberty University. While at JMU, Sikes coached Kellen Kulbacki who was named First-Team All-American in 2006 & 2007, CAA Player of the Year in 2006 & 2007 and Co-National Player of the Year (NCAA). Sikes previously was the recruiting coordinator, hitting coach and catcher's coach at Young Harris (Ga.) College in 2006, helping direct a Mountain Lions team that racked up 48 wins while being ranked eighth among the nation's junior college teams. Sikes' first coaching position came in the fall of 2004, when he was named the assistant coach for Independence (Kan.) Community College and worked primarily with the team's hitters, catchers and outfielders. After the fall season at Independence, Sikes earned an assistant coaching position at Nicholls State (La.) University and went on to work with the team's catchers while assisting with the hitters during the 2005 season. From 2005-07, Sikes worked for the Pittsburgh Pirates as an associate MLB scout. Sikes was a four-year letterman at Liberty in Lynchburg, Va., helping lead the Flames to a pair of Big South Conference championships and two NCAA Regional appearances. During his career as the Flames' catcher, Sikes threw out better than 50 percent of attempted base-stealers. He started behind the plate for the team's win over Seton Hall in the South Atlantic Regional. Sikes earned his undergraduate degree from Liberty in 2002 and went on to earn a master's degree in health and physical education from Emporia (Kan.) State University in 2006. 45
Assistant Volunteer Coach
tvalen6@uic.edu
Illinois-Chicago
Division 1
Taylor Valentine was named as a volunteer assistant coach for the UIC Flames in the summer of 2018.
Valentine will be working with all position players and hitters, while also coaching first base for the Flames. Additionally, he will be in charge of all camp operations for UIC Baseball.
The Cincinnati, Ohio, native recently spent three years as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at his alma mater, Asbury University. He instructed hitting and infield concepts during team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions. He analyzed data and evaluated scouting reports in order to develop, implement, and teach game strategies.
In 2018, Valentine helped the Eagles garner some national recognition on the base paths by being ranked second in stolen base attempts, third in stolen bases per game, and 16th in total stolen bases. Valentine coached four Asbury hitters to a .300-plus batting average and eight Eagles to a .900-plus fielding percentage.
In 2017, Valentine excelled in his recruiting coordinator position. With an eye for quality student-athletes, AU added one of the largest recruiting classes with 20 young standouts and transfers to the Eagles roster for the new season. That year six Asbury hitters batted .300 or higher and 10 owned a fielding percentage of .900 or better. Valentine coached River States All-Conference selection middle infielder, River States Champions of Character and Lexington Clinic Citizen Athlete of the Year.
In 2016, Valentine focused on scouting and developing the Eagles infield play which contributed to a .942 team fielding percentage and 14 future Eagles. Valentine coached All-Conference selection and All-Conference Come Back Player of the Year.
Valentine was selected as head coach for the Game Day USA All-Star Tournament Series having four players selected. He has also led operational efforts for one of Baseball Factorys largest identification events at Pirate City, Fla. along with National Tryouts in Ohio and Kentucky. An American Baseball Coaches Association member, Valentine was also selected by USA Baseball to join their scouting efforts this past summer.
Valentine began his collegiate playing career at Milligan College in 2010-13 before transferring to Asbury as a middle-infield impact player for the 2013 and 2015 seasons. He is 2016 graduate of Asbury University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Leadership and Coaching. He resides in Chicago.
Head Coach
sjoslyn@csu.edu
Chicago State
Division 1
Joslyn was named the head coach of the Chicago State baseball program in August of 2012. The 2015 campaign will be his third as Chicago State skipper.
Joslyn brought in his first recruiting class in 2014 and the 15-member group made an immediate impact. The 2014 club raised the team batting average 68 points, on base percentage 70 points and the slugging percentage 94 points from the previous season. Chicago States fielding percentage in 2014 (.960) was the teams best since 1996. After posting the programs best team ERA in 2013 (5.99) since 1994, the 2014 club improved that total to a 5.79 mark. It gave the Cougars their first back-to-back years of sub 6.00 ERAs since 1991.
Individually, catcher Robert Swenson threw out the most would be base stealers in the nation (36). Jordan Stroschein recorded 66 hits, the fifth highest single-season total in program history. Eric Hall turned in a 3.45 ERA, the ninth best single season total in CSU history. Infielder Mattingly Romanin was named to the All-Western Athletic Conference Second Team and Julian Russell picked up a WAC Hitter of the Week honor.
The Cougars finished with 17 wins in 2014, the most for the program in 14 years. Chicago State swept both games from city rival UIC, a feat last accomplished by a CSU team in 1988.
In 2013, Joslyn guided the Cougars to a fourth place finish in the Great West Conference during his first campaign as the CSU skipper. Thanks to wins over three-time defending champion Utah Valley and Texas-Pan American in the GWC Tournament the Cougars put together CSUs best conference tournament performance since 1999.
Romanin earned All-GWC First Team, All-GWC Tournament Team and GWC Player of the Week honors in 2013. Sophomore Andrew Wellwerts earned GWC Tournament Team honors.
Before arriving at Chicago State, Joslyn spent 10 years on the staff at Northern Illinois University under Ed Mathey. As NIUs main assistant, Joslyn earned the title of associate head coach in 2008.
Joslyns efforts at NIU helped the Huskies bring in three nationally ranked recruiting classes to DeKalb.
NIU racked up a 70-33 record against Illinois in-state Division I opponents during Joslyns 10 seasons in the dugout. All told, Joslyn helped the Huskies to 255 victories and five Mid-American Conference Tournament appearances. NIUs 2003 and 2007 clubs each won a school-record 34 games.
Under the supervision of Joslyn, the Huskies set the two highest fielding percentage marks in NIUs Division I history. In 2011, NIU committed the fewest errors (74) than any other previous team during Joslyns time at NIU. Due in large part to his defense and his bat, shortstop Alex Jones was a quarterfinalist for the Brooks Wallace Player of the Year Award in 2011.
Nearly every graduating outfielder tutored by Joslyn at Northern Illinois signed a professional baseball contract, including Jeff Thomas in 2008 who led the Huskies with a .350 batting average. Also in 2008, Guerin Prep product shortstop Bobby Stevens was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 16th round of the MLB Amateur Draft.
Off the field, NIUs Troy White was named one of 30 finalists for the 2012 Lowes Senior CLASS Award. The honor is annually given to an NCAA Division I senior with notable achievements in four areas of excellence community, classroom, character and competition. White, a Whitney Young graduate, was also an All-MAC performer at NIU.
Joslyn served as an assistant for the Quincy Gems of the Central Illinois Collegiate League during the summer of 2005 and helped the team capture the league championship.
The Oswego, Ill., native began his college baseball coaching career at his alma mater, North Central College, where he first worked with Mathey in 1996 and immediately helped guide the Cardinals to a conference title. Two years later, NCC generated a 28-15-1 record, a runner-up finish at the NCAA Central Regional and a No. 15 final national ranking by Collegiate Baseball.
Assistant Coach/Director of Camps
rblearn@ilstu.edu
Illinois State
Division 1
Played junior college ball at Parkland College (15,16) and then at Purdue University (17,18). A 2x All-American pitcher out of the pen at Purdue and 3rd team all-Big Ten reliever in 2018. Also broke the single season ERA and saves record at Purdue.
Moved into the operations role at Illinois State in 2018 when Steve Holm took over as head coach.
Assistant Coach
birelyg@pfw.edu
Purdue Fort Wayne
Division 1
Grant Birely enters his 11th season on the staff at Purdue Fort Wayne, and 12th season working with current Mastodon head coach Bobby Pierce in 2019. He serves as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator.
The 2016 season saw the Mastodons break the all-time school record for wins (33) and earn a second consecutive Summit League Championship Finals appearance. It was a tale of two seasons in 2016. After starting 1-11 in Summit League Conference play, the Mastodons finished the season on fire to earn the No. 3 seed in the conference tournament. The Mastodons concluded the season as one of the hottest teams in the country, winning 20 of their last 27 games. The stretch included a 12 game win streak. The Mastodon pitchers saw unprecedented success on the mound with pitchers setting numerous season records. Trevor Storie and Evan Miller set the record for most starts in a season, Jordan Martin set the record for most appearances in a season, Trevor Storie tied the single season record for most wins in a season and Jake Weber set the record for most appearances in a season. The Mastodons also had five Summit League All-Conference selections and four Summit League All-Tournament honorees. Right handed pitcher Evan Miller was drafted in the 22nd round by the San Diego Padres.
In 2015 the Mastodons made big strides in re-writing the Purdue Fort Wayne record book, while also advancing to the Summit League Championship Game. The pitching staff finished with a team-record 398 strikeouts, while also setting a school record for most wins and saves. Freshman starter Evan Miller was named a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American on the season en route to the program strikeout record, while Jake Weber set the single-season record for saves.
In 2014 the team made program history, advancing to the team's first-ever Summit League Tournament. The 315 strikeouts from the season are the second-most in program history, while also ending the season with the second-most combined saves.
The 2013 pitching staff saw its earned run average drop by over two runs per game and the opponent batting average go down by 19 points. The pitching staff also set the then-record for most saves in a season.
The pitching staff from 2012 saw two starters log more than 90 innings on the season, while closer Steve Danielak finished tied for the second-most single-season saves, and fourth in single-season victories.
In 2011, the Mastodon pitching staff finished second in the nation in complete games, and Nick Opitz finished second in the nation in individual complete games. The Mastodons also saw their ERA lowered by two full runs, the Mastodons also had two pitchers receive Summit League Pitcher of the Week honors.
In 2010, the Mastodons won their first conference series in program history and also set a school record for most Division-I wins in program history. The pitching staff improved the team strikeout total while lowering the walk total and the team ERA. Birely had his first pitcher at Purdue Fort Wayne sign a professional contract after the season.
In Coach Birely's first season at Purdue Fort Wayne in 2009, the Mastodons had a Pre-Season Wallace Award Watch List Pitcher. Mastodon pitchers improved the number of strikeouts and picked off 25 base runners. Birely helped the team maintain a 3.0 GPA and saw one of his pitchers earn Fireman of the Year award for the best relief pitcher in the Prospect Collegiate Summer League.
In 2008, Birely was the Pitching Coach at Metro State College in Denver, Colorado under Head Coach Bobby Pierce. Under Birely's watch, the pitching staff set a school record for wins in season, strikeouts in a season and one pitcher set the individual mark for wins in a season. Also in 2008, Birely had six pitchers named to the All-Conference teams while helping the Roadrunners achieve a top 10 National Ranking. He also had a pitcher sign a professional contract.
Prior to Metro State, Birely served as an assistant coach at Regis Jesuit High School for two seasons under head coach Steve Cavnar. While at Regis Jesuit, he worked with the pitchers and helped the Raiders advance to the 5A state quarterfinals in 2007.
Birely began his collegiate baseball career at Central Arizona College, where he played the 2002 and 2003 seasons under current Purdue Fort Wayne head coach Bobby Pierce. He helped Central Arizona to the 2002 Junior College National Championship. Birely then transferred to the University of New Orleans, where he pitched the 2004 and 2005 seasons. He currently holds the record for most appearances in a season. After graduating from the University of New Orleans in 2005, he pitched for the Mesa Miners in the Independent Golden Baseball League.
Coach Birely currently lives in Fort Wayne with his wife Bonny and their two children Tyler and Kaylee.
Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
bbeemer@bsu.edu
Ball State
Division 1
Experience:
Ball State, assistant coach, 2019-present
Eastern Illinois, assistant coach/recruiting coordinator, 2016-18
Penn State, volunteer coach, 2014-15
Notes:
Spent the previous three years at Eastern Illinois helping coach a very productive offense EIU ranked fourth in the NCAA in home runs in 2017 with 83 and finished in the top 50 in scoring offense the Panthers also ranked among the top 35 teams nationally in doubles in 2016 saw two EIU players sign professional contracts coached outfielders and served as the first base coach at Penn State helped the Nittany Lions increase their Big Ten win totals in both years on staff.
Collegiate Playing Notes:
A four-year player (2010-13) and three-year captain (2011-13) at Ball State compiled 108 runs and 94 RBIs on a .286 batting average as a Cardinal served two years on the SAAC Executive Committee one of 30 finalists for the 2013 Senior CLASS Award earned his bachelors degree in 2012.
Assistant Baseball Coach
bennett.schiltz@wheaton.edu
Wheaton (IL)
Division 3
Bennett Schiltz has been with the Wheaton College Thunder for two years. In his first year, 2019, the Thunder finished with 24 wins, which ties the school record. Wheaton pitchers improved in many statistical categories from the season before. The Thunder were 6-1 before the 2020 season was cut short. Schiltz has also coached at Frostburg State University and Washington College, both in Maryland.
Assistant Coach
jbonnett@ben.edu
Benedictine (IL)
Division 3
Bonnett joined Benedictine for the 2018 season.
The North Park University graduate joins Benedictine following two seasons at Hendrix College in Arkansas working with pitchers and catchers. Hendrix set a school record for wins and hosted the conference tournament in 2016 for the first time in program history. Bonnett helped to mentor the Newcomer Pitcher of the Year while the pitching staff sported the third lowest ERA in school history and posted the sixth most strikeouts.
Bonnett also spent two years working with the pitching staff at Southwest Minnesota State. The 2015 pitching staff became the first in school history to rack up over 500 strikeouts. Four players went on to play professionally.
Bonnett opened his coaching career at the University of Illinois-Springfield and helped the pitching staff set multiple records.
While at North Park, Bonnett was a second team all-conference selection for a team that won the CCIW and played in the NCAA Regional. Bonnett won the Rawlings Gold Glove in 2010.
Bonnett resides in Lisle with his wife and daughter.
Assistant Coach
jdegeorge@aurora.edu
Aurora
Division 3
DeGeorge is the Spartan Pitching Coach and Recruiting Coordinator. As a CSCS certified strength coach, DeGeorge assists AU strength and conditioning coach Chad Trudo as well. DeGeorge came to AU after a one year stint at Central College in 2013 where he served as a varsity assistant and pitching coach. From 2010 to 2013 he served at Wheaton College, coaching pitchers and catchers and developing the teams strength and conditioning program. He also worked at the Chicago White Sox Training Academy at Glen Ellyn, Ill. during that time as a catching and fitness instructor. Previously he spent two summers coaching in an American Junior Legion league in Beloit, Wis., his hometown. Hes also served as a camp instructor and offered private instruction. A 2010 honors graduate at Beloit College, DeGeorge was a two-time all-Midwest Conference pitcher. He was also a third-team all-region pick and a three-time academic all-conference honoree. He set school season strikeouts and victories records, helping lead Beloit to the 2009 league title and an NCAA Division III tournament berth. DeGeorge spent his freshman season at Coe College in 2006, when the Kohawks advanced to NCAA tourney play. At F.J. Turner High School in Beloit, Wisconsin, he was an all-state selection and the Rock Valley Conference Player of the Year in 2005.
Assistant Coach
ttunison@lewisu.edu
Lewis
Division 2
As a player in 2017, Trevor Tunison was the recipient of the Br. David Delahanty Award given to Lewis student-athletes for academic excellence - and named to Academic All-GLVC Team...played in 11 games with seven starts...Tallied a pair of RBI against UW-Parkside (March 25) and Northwood (March 7)...recorded his first career double at Butler (March 22).
As part of our COVID-19 safety plan, the indoor sessions traditionally held on the first day of camp will be shared online.
Sessions will be accessible for the week prior to camp. They are available on-demand and can be completed at the athlete's
convenience.
This approach allows us to continue offering these valuable sessions so athletes arrive to camp ready to maximize the experience,
while still maintaining a safe experience.
Your camp footage will be accessible to the below colleges, who have participated in EXACT's events. Instructing coaches at camp are listed under Confirmed Coaches.
Assistant Coach
stewart.flaherty@dartmouth.edu
Dartmouth
Division 1
https://dartmouthsports.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/coaches/stewart-flaherty/9376
Assistant Coach
mjc5483@gmail.com
Michigan State
Division 1
Collins begins his first season at Michigan State in 2018. He comes to East Lansing after spending the 2017 season as a women's soccer assistant coach at Belmont.
The Glen Rock, Pennsylvania native brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the program, having both played and coached collegiate soccer.
He recently completed his Masters of Art in Education and Coaching at Greenville University where he was also the graduate assistant coach for the men's soccer program. Prior to Greenville, Collins was a goalkeeper at Villanova (2009-10) and Penn State (2010-13) as well as playing on various club teams throughout his soccer career.
Assistant Coach
tnb@athletics.wisc.edu
Wisconsin
Division 1
In his first season as a volunteer assistant coach, Tim Boruff proved his worth to the program as a goalkeepers coach.
Mentoring first-year starter Philipp Schilling, Boruff led the German-born goalie to one of the greatest marks in Badger history. Schilling had a stifling .72 goals-against average, which stands as second in Badger history. Schilling was also named to the Big Ten All-Tournament team for his stellar performance in the tournament.
Boruff also played a key role in the development of Casey Beyers. Beyers signed a professional contract with Orange County SC of the United Soccer League
Boruff spent the 2015 season as the goalkeepers coach at SIUE. While at SIUE, Boruff helped the Cougars capture the Missouri Valley Conference regular season championship. He worked with Kyle Dal Santo, who became an All-MVC goalkeeper and finished with the fifth-best goals against average in the country in 2015. Boruff and SIUE's coaching staff were recognized as the 2015 MVC Coaching Staff of the Year.
Prior to his time with SIUE, Boruff spent three years as an assistant coach at his alma mater Missouri-St. Louis. During his time there, USML advanced to the GLVC championship game. Both goalkeepers he mentored during his tenure became All-GLVC honorees. Additionally, in 2012, the Tritons set a school record for conference wins and finished the season 12-3-2.
Boruff played three seasons at Missouri-St. Louis. He recorded 203 saves during his career, which ranks seventh all-time in program history. Boruff also collected 11 career shutouts, which stands as the eighth most at UMSL. His career goals-against average ranks 10th all-time in school history.
Boruff earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice and his masters of education, both from UMSL.
Head Coach
johnh@gocards.com
Louisville
Division 1
John Michael Hayden completed his third season overall as an assistant coach with the Louisville men's soccer program im 2017 and his second season since returning on June 22, 2016. Hayden, who was an assistant coach with the Cardinals in 2012, served as associate head coach at Xavier during the 2015 season.
The Louisville mens soccer program produced another successful season in 2017 reaching the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Championship for the fifth time in the last eight seasons, including the second straight year, and earning a No. 7 ranking in the final United Soccer Coaches Top 25. The Cardinals finished with a 13-2-5 record and were second in the ACC Atlantic with a 5-2-1 league record.
During Hayden's first season back with the Cardinals, the team advanced to the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Championship for the fourth time in seven seasons and was ranked No. 6 in the final coaches polls. Louisville was 14-6-2 overall and finished second in the ACC Atlantic Division with a 5-2-1 conference mark. The 14 wins were the third most in school history equaling the totals from 2011 and 2012.
In 2015, Hayden helped Xavier compile 12 wins and earn a No. 10 ranking in the NSCAA poll. The Musketeers won at No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 1 Creighton during the fall, widely considered to be the first time any team has knocked off the top two NSCAA-ranked teams on the road in the same season.
Hayden joined the Musketeers after spending two successful seasons at Lipscomb, where he helped the Bison to a program-best 12-4-1 record and A-Sun regular season title in 2014. The Bison were 21-13-4 overall during his two years in Nashville, racking up several conference honors in the process. Hayden trained the 2014 A-Sun Defender of the Year, Luke Gearin, and the A-Sun Freshman of the Year, Ivan Alvarado. In 2013, he mentored A-Sun Player of the Year Omar Djabi and assisted A-Sun Coach of the Year Charles Morrow both program firsts for the Bison.
Prior to his two years at Lipscomb, Hayden helped lift the Cardinals to a 14-6-1 record, a BIG EAST Red Division regular season championship and an Elite Eight appearance in the NCAA Tournament during a highly successful 2012 season. Before his first stint with the Cardinals, Hayden served as Director of Coaching with the Kentucky Fire Juniors USYSA club, obtaining his USSF National "A" coaching license and traveling to Spain with U.S. Soccer as part of a development workshop with the international powerhouses FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Hayden was a decorated player before transitioning into coaching, playing collegiate soccer at Indiana and winning back-to-back NCAA championships with the Hoosiers in 2003 and 2004. He scored an overtime header against No. 3 Maryland in the 2004 College Cup, sending IU to the title match.
During his sophomore season, Hayden scored career-highs with seven goals, four assists and 18 total points -- tying for the team lead with six game-winners. Hayden was named Big Ten All-Conference in both 2004 and 2006 and was selected to the NCAA College Cup All-Tournament Team during the Hoosiers' 2004 title run.
In 2007, Hayden was selected 13th overall in the MLS SuperDraft by the Houston Dynamo. His pro debut came on July 10, 2007 in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup against Charleston Battery. In his rookie season, the Dynamo won an MLS Cup Championship. He wrapped up his professional career after signing with the Louisville Lightning in January of 2010.
A two-time Parade Magazine All-American at Trinity High School in Louisville, Hayden was named NSCAA/adidas Kentucky Player of the Year along with Gatorade and Eurosport honors. When he signed with IU, he was recognized as a top-25 recruit by Soccer America.
Goalkeeper Coach
atcoughl@syr.edu
Syracuse
Division 1
Coughlin joined the Orange staff as a volunteer assistant coach in 2016. A Syracuse native, Coughlin has five years of experience playing at the collegiate level and is actively playing professionally.
Coughlin started his collegiate soccer career at Syracuse University, where he played for the Orange for three years. After redshirting his freshman year, Coughlin made three appearances in his career at Syracuse, not allowing a goal in any of those outings.
Following his redshirt sophomore season, Coughlin transferred to Canisius College, where he was a two-year starter at the goalkeeper position and team captain. He finished his collegiate career with seven school records including single-season records for shutouts (8), goals-against average (.85) and wins (9). He was voted to the 50th anniversary All-Canisius XI First Team. Coughlin was named WNY Goalkeeper of the Year in 2014 and 2015.
After graduating from Canisus in December of 2015, Coughlin signed with the Syracuse Silver Knights in the Major Arena Soccer League. A current member of the active roster, Coughlin went 5-2 and was voted to the MASL All-Rookie First Team. He also received the Syracuse Silver Knights Unsung Hero award voted on by the players and coaches.
Assistant Coach
nick.noble@mail.wvu.edu
West Virginia
Division 1
Third year Assistant Coach/Goalkeeper Coach at West Virginia University
Coach
olsonc1@xavier.edu
Xavier (OH)
Division 1
Cam Olson was promoted to assistant men's soccer coach in the summer of 2019 after previously serving as the director of operations for three seasons (2016-19). He joined the Musketeers in 2016 after serving as an assistant coach at Franklin College (Ind.) in 2015.
OLSON AT XAVIER
MLS COMBINE PARTICIPANTS
Cory Brown - 2018
Jalen Brown - 2017
MLS DRAFT PICKS
Jalen Brown 2017 38th Overall by NYCFC
Cory Brown 2018 62nd overall by Vancouver Whitecaps
OTHER PLAYERS TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS
Matt Nance - 2019 - Tacoma Defiance (formerly Seattle Sounders 2)
Todd Pratzner - 2017 - Rochester Rhinos (Currently with Memphis 901 FC)
Majed Osman - 2017 - FC Corinthian Casuals (UK)
NOTABLES
12 All-BIG EAST selections
4 United Soccer Coaches Association All-Region selections
Ranked in the top-25 from 2016-18
Advanced to the BIG EAST Tournament from 2016-18
2017 BIG EAST Tournament Runner-Up
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Olson was a four-year starter at Allegheny College from 2012-15. He was also a two-time captain for the Gators.
He finished his college career with 11 goals and ranks among the top-10 all-time at Allegheny in assists. In 2012, Olson was a NCAC All-Conference. He led Allegheny College to as high as a No. 20 national ranking and was the team's 2013 offensive MVP.
In 2014, Olson earned the "Team Award," which was presented to the player who best demonstrates leadership and represents Allegheny College in a positive manner both on and off the field.
Prior to college, Olson was a two-year member of the Olympic Development Program Region I team and was selected to compete internationally in England and Scotland. He was also a three-year captain of the Olympic Development Program Eastern New York team. Additionally, Olson helped his FSA United club team to three straight Connecticut State Cup Championships.
The Boston, Mass., native earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Allegheny in 2015. He also holds a master's degree in coaching education and athlete development from Xavier.
COACHING TIMELINE
YearSchoolTitle2019-presentXavierAssistant Coach2016-19XavierDirector of Operations2015Franklin College (Ind.)Assistant Coach
PERSONAL
Hometown: Boston, Mass.
College: Allegheny College, '15
Family: Katelynn (Wife)
Certifications: United States Soccer Federation (USSF) 'D' License and a NSCAA Goalkeeping II Diploma
Assistant Coach
brendan.roth@valpo.edu
Valparaiso
Division 1
Assistant coach Brendan Roth finished his fifth season with the Valpo men's soccer program in 2018. Roth has also been director of soccer operations and reserve team head coach during his time as a member of the Valpo coaching staff.
As a player in the program from 2007-2011, Roth was a near permanent fixture on the field for head coach Mike Avery, appearing in 66 matches and starting 42 times. In 2011, he helped lead Valpo to its first Horizon League championship. Roth graduated from Valparaiso with a degree in Sports Management.
Roth resides in Valpo with his wife, Laura.
Assistant Coach
bboucaud1@udayton.edu
Dayton
Division 1
Brendon Boucaud joined the University of Dayton men's soccer staff in June 2017 as an assistant coach.
Boucaud joined the Flyers after previously coaching at Central Methodist University. He served as a graduate assistant coach at CMU from August 2015 to December 2016. He was appointed assistant coach in January 2017. While with the Eagles, he also held the head coaching position for the junior varsity program at Central Methodist.
In December 2016, Boucaud earned his Master's of Education Degree from Central Methodist University. He previously received his Bachelor's of Science in Sports Management in May 2013.
Now living in Dayton, Boucaud originally hails from St. Ann's, Trinidad and Tobago.
Boucaud's coaching highlights:
2016-2017 Season:
Record: 12-6-1, Home: 7-4, Away: 5-2-1, Heart of America Conference: 8-4Program ranked #20 in the nation (first time in the Men's soccer program history)Received votes in 2016 NAIA Men's Soccer Coaches Top-25 PollDefeat #15 Grandview University 2-1 in NAIA Men's Soccer game of the weekDefeat #17 Missouri Valley 3-1Notable team performance at home against eventual 2016-17 NAIA Nationals Champions Hastings College (lost 2-0)One All-American Honorable MentionFour HAAC All-Conference PlayersJV Record: 9-7-2
2015-2016 Season:
Record: 13-4-2, Home: 6-3-1, Away: 7-1-1, HAAC: 7-3Best season in Men's Soccer Program's HistoryHost Conference QuarterfinalRanked in the Top-30 in the nation MRPI AND Coaches PollOne Honorable All-American mentionFive HAAC All-ConferencePlayers
Club Coaching:
Sporting Columbia SC U15 Boys League Champions, President Cup State ChampionsSynergy FC Academy U16 Boys League Champions, President Cup State ChampionsYouth Soccer Coaching License
Assistant Coach
ralara@eiu.edu
Eastern Illinois
Division 1
Lara was promoted to Director of Soccer overseeing both the men's and women's soccer programs for the 2016 season. In Lara's first year as head men's soccer coach he led the Panther men's soccer team to a 3-14 overall record while going 1-5 in Summit League play. Under his tutelage during the 2015 season, freshmen Trevor Kerns and Brandon McDonough were named to the Summit League All-Newcomer Team while Sophomore goalkeeper Mike Novotny earned Second-Team All-Summit League accolades. Lara came to EIU following a successful stint as an assistant coach at the University of Dayton where he was on the staff since 2009. He helped the program win the 2009 Atlantic 10 Regular Season title. Focusing on the defensive side of the program he played a crucial role in the Dayton program recording shutouts in 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014. During the 2014 season the Flyers post seven shutouts including a string of four straight early in the season. Dayton finished the season with a 0.94 goals against average as they finished 7-7-5. In 2013, Lara helped lead the Flyers to one of the best seasons in school history with a .816 winning percentage, including 10 straight wins to open the campaign and just two losses in the entire calendar year. He was honored as the Mid-Atlantic Region Assistant Coach of the year by the NSCAA. The Flyers posted a 0.74 goals against average, the second best mark in the Atlantic 10. Dayton was nationally ranked in 2009, 2012, and 2013 and had three Top 40 recruiting classes in Lara's time with the program. Lara reunited with Dayton head coach Dennis Currier after playing three seasons for him at University of The Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas from 2001-2003. Lara, a three-time NSCAA All-American and captain, was instrumental in helping UIW capture three consecutive Heartland Athletic Conference championships. In 2002 Incarnate Word boasted a 16-1-3 record, a No. 12 national ranking and earned the school's first NCAA tournament bid. Lara helped the squad to a 16-2-2 mark and a return trip to the NCAA tournament in 2003 and a No. 10 national ranking. In addition to his immense success on the field, Lara excelled in the classroom. The two-time NSCAA Academic All-American graduated with a 3.9 GPA in mathematics, earning his bachelor's degree from Incarnate Word in 2003. A native of Las Cruces, N.M., Lara attended the prestigious Bollettieri Soccer Academy in Florida. Upon graduation from UIW, he played four years in the professional ranks. He played for the Minnesota Thunder of the USL First Division from 2004-2006, making 38 appearances. He went to Dayton after a successful 2007-08 season with the Portland Timbers, also a team in the USL First Division. He made 25 appearances for the Timbers who advanced to the USL semifinals. In his career Lara has given back to the community. Not once, but twice, he earned his respective team's humanitarian award. He was honored with the Thunder's Humanitarian of The Year Award in 2006, and while in Portland, was named the Timbers' 2007 Community Player of the Year. During the offseason, Lara feeds his passion for coaching by volunteering with his mother and brothers at the family soccer club Las Cruces Strikers, one of the most successful clubs in New Mexico. He also volunteered his time coaching in Portland. In addition to coaching club teams, Lara served as an assistant coach for the Washington State University women's soccer program in 2005 while playing for the Minnesota Thunder. Kiki and his wife Ashley have one daughter, Mia.
Assistant Coach
rabrown@colgate.edu
Colgate
Division 1
Ricky Brown '17 was named to the assistant coach position in March 2018.
I am thrilled that Ricky has decided to return to Colgate and be a part of my staff, Ronning said. As a student athlete, he embodied the values Colgate Soccer holds dear both on and off the field. This will carry over as an assistant coach helping this program continue to raise the standard in every aspect.
Brown helped guide Colgate to its third consecutive Patriot League Tournament title in his first season in 2018. The Raiders under Browns guidance became the first Patriot League team to win three straight titles, and they advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament after upsetting No. 22 New Hampshire in the first round.
Colgate in 2018 tied the program record for wins in a season with 13, finishing 13-5-5 overall and 5-2-2 in conference play. Primarily working with goalkeepers, Brown helped guide Colgate to the top of the national ranks in several major defensive categories. The Raiders ranked eighth in shutouts (10), 16th in goals-against average (0.699), 18th in save percentage (0.809), and 19th in shutout percentage (0.478).
Brown was Colgates four-year starting goalkeeper from 2013-17. He finished his career tied for third in program history in career shutouts with 17 clean sheets and helped guide the Raiders to a 2016 Patriot League Tournament Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance and a 2015 regular-season championship. Brown started in 73 games throughout his prolific four-year career, compiling 32 wins, a 0.736 save percentage and 1.32 GAA.
As a senior in 2016, Brown tallied a league-best eight shutouts and was named to the Patriot League All-Tournament team after guiding the Raiders to their sixth-ever Patriot League Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance. The Laguna Hills, Calif. native made 18 saves throughout Colgates Patriot League Tournament run before stopping two of six penalty kick attempts in the championship game to secure Colgates league title.
He earned third team All-Patriot League nods as a junior after finishing the season with a 0.97 goals against average and .800 save percentage. Brown compiled 118 saves during his first two years as Colgates starting keeper as a freshman and sophomore.
Brown graduated from Colgate in May 2017 with a bachelors degree in philosophy. He spent the summer of 2017 as a member of the U23 Nashville SC that competes in the Premier Development League. While in Nashville, Brown also served as a volunteer coach at Lipscomb University and a Goalkeeper Coach at CPS Soccer Academy and Nashville Soccer Academy.
Assistant Coach
baxelrod1@fordham.edu
Fordham
Division 1
Brett Axelrod begins his third season as assistant men's soccer coach at Fordham in 2018.
In 2017, Axelrod helped coach the Rams to the NCAA Elite 8 for the first time in program history which culminated in a #11 national ranking at season's end. Working primarily with the goalkeepers, he coached Rashid Nuhu, who earned 1st Team All-Atlantic 10 and 2nd Team All-Midwest Region honors and was also named to the ECAC 1st team.
In 2016, Axelrod helped coach the Rams to their second Atlantic 10 championship in the last three years. Nuhu earned Second Team All-Atlantic 10 honors and captured the Atlantic 10 Championship's Most Outstanding Player Award.
Axelrod spent the 2014 and 2015 season in Brooklyn, serving as an assistant coach at LIU where he worked primarily with goalkeepers. He helped the Blackbirds win the 2015 NEC Championship as LIU finished the regular season was a perfect 7-0 mark, ranking second in the conference in goals against average.
A four-year letter winner at Whitman College, where he also coached from 2009 to 2011, Axlerod received a degree in Sociology from the school in 2009. He has played semi-professionally with the Yakima Reds and Kitsap Pumas, both of the Premier Development League, and spent time training with Stoke City FC, Portland Timbers, and Crewe Alexandra FC.
Axelrod holds a USSF National "C" coaching license.
Assistant Coach
s.defregger@northeastern.edu
Northeastern
Division 1
Stefan played 4 years of college soccer at Dartmouth before transitioning to the USL. In the USL he played for two years with the Wilmington Hammerheads and most recently with the Rochester Rhinos. He has made over 50 appearances in the USL, earning team of the week honors twice.
Throughout Stefan's playing career he has also worked with the Wilmington Hammerheads youth teams as well as their Sports Science program. Most recently he spent a year as an assistant coach with the University of Rochester helping them to an elite 8 appearance. Along the way the staff was also voted UAA coaching staff of the year.
Stefan is beginning his sixth season with Northeastern University after helping them to a second place finish in the CAA and a top for RPI finish in 2021
Assistant Men's Soccer Coach
brad.anthony@wheaton.edu
Wheaton (IL)
Division 3
Anthony is entering his fifth season on the Wheaton staff. He assists in a variety of roles and heads up player identification and recruiting for the Thunder.
Head Coach
kellerc@wabash.edu
Wabash (IN)
Division 3
Keller earned NCAC Men's Coach of the Year in 2014,2017,2019 as well National Soccer Coaches Association of America Men's DIII Great Lakes Regional Coach of the Year honors.
His Wabash teams have almost broken every team in the schools 50 year history. Most wins in a year, most wins in a 4 year span, most all conference, all region players. First nationally ranked program at #12 (Nscaa). Kellers teams have also received the Nscaa team academic award for three years in a row. Keller is a graduate of the University of the Southwest, where he received a bachelors of science degree in psychology. He also attended Riverside Community College, where Keller earned First Team All-Conference honors and was named the teams Most Valuable Player while setting the single-season California Junior College record for assists with 28 in 2002. He was captain of the University of the Southwest soccer team that finished 12-4 in 2004. The Mustangs also clinched a conference tournament berth for the first time in school history during Kellers time at Southwest. Keller served as an assistant coach for both the men and womens programs at Southwest for two seasons before taking the reigns as the mens head soccer coach in 2006. He led the Mustangs to a Red River Conference postseason appearance while helping four players earn all-conference honors. During his time at Allegheny, Keller also served as coach in the PA West Olympic Development Program. His 93 Boys ODP squad produced the first Region I ODP Championship title in PA West soccer history. The 93 Boys team earned a bronze medal at the National ODP Tournament. Keller and his wife, Kate, reside in Crawfordsville.
Head coach
bradhauter@depauw.edu
DePauw
Division 3
Hauter [became DePauw's head men's soccer coach in 2008](https://www.depauw.edu/news-media/latest-news/details/21453/). He earned a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from DePauw where he was a four-year starting goalkeeper and two-time MVP.
Assistant Coach
russo@denison.edu
Denison
Division 3
Russo has guided the Denison men's soccer team to over 200 victories, three North Coast Athletic Conference championships and three NCAA Division III Tournament appearances. Overall, Russo has amassed 425 wins in his 38 year coaching college soccer. He is is the Top 25 of all time winningest college coaches.
In 2010, the Big Red posted a 10-8 record and advance to the championship game of the NCAC Tournament before falling, 3-1, to nationally-ranked Ohio Wesleyan in a rematch of the 2009 championship.
In 2009, the Big Red posted a 12-5 record and finished with a 6-1 mark in conference play. They entered the NCAC Tournament as the No. 2 seed and went on to defeat Kenyon in the semifinals before a momentous upset of the nation's top-ranked team and previously unbeaten, Ohio Wesleyan, in the championship game. The team moved on to their ninth NCAA Tournament appearance in school history and their third appearance under Russo's direction.
In 2006, Russo led the Big Red to a 12-4-2 record overall, finishing 7-1-1 in the conference. Denison advanced to the North Coast Athletic Conference title game and battled Allegheny for the full 90, sending the game into overtime. In the 96th minute of overtime the Big Red netted a dramatic breakaway goal, sending them to yet another NCAA tournament. Highlights of the season include a school record for having only 13 goals scored against the Big Red. The previous season saw Russo join an elite group of active NCAA coaches who have reached the 300-win milestone with their 2-1 victory over Hiram College.
Russo's 2003 squad posted a program-best 18-3 record and a share of the North Coast Athletic Conference Championship. Denison began the year with a school-record 13 consecutive victories and was ranked as high as No. 2 in the NSCAA/Adidas Division III mens soccer national poll. The Big Red qualified for the NCAA tournament for the seventh time in school history and the first time since 1983. He was also named the NSCAA Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year for the second time in his career.
He enters the 2018 season with an overall coaching record of 418-226-53, a .635 winning percentage. Over his 19 years at Denison he has maintained the winning tradition of the Big Red program and has gone 191-126-31 over that span. In addition, after the team's record-setting 2003 season, Russo was named the NSCAA Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year for the second time in his career.
Russo, who is certified by the United States Soccer Federation with an "A" license, holds a bachelor's degree in physical education (1977) from Wilmington College, where he also played varsity soccer. Russo continued his education at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, earning a master's degree in health and physical education (1979). While at Miami, Russo served as both assistant and head coach of the Redhawks' men's soccer team. Most recently, he was the men's soccer coach at the State University of New York - College at Oneonta from 1995 through 1998.
Russo began his coaching career in 1978 at Miami University of Ohio as an assistant on the men's soccer staff. In 1980, he was named head coach of the program as well as serving as a physical education instructor during his time at Miami. Following his four-year stint in Oxford, Russo moved on to coach the men's soccer team at Gannon University in Erie, Pa. During his nine years at Gannon, Russo's teams appeared in the NCAA Division II tournament six times. He was named the Western Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Soccer Conference's Coach of the Year three times (1983, '84 and '85), Mid-Atlantic Regional Coach of the Year and National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) National Coach of the Year. In January of 2010, Russo was inducted into the Gannon University Hall of Fame where he remains the program's all-time leader in coaching victories.
In the fall of 1991, Russo took the head coaching position at the University of South Carolina-Spartanburg. During his four seasons in Spartanburg, Russo's teams advanced to the NCAA Division II tournament each year. In 1992, he was named the NSCAA South Regional Coach of the Year. He earned Peach Belt Conference Coach of the Year recognition in both 1992 and 1994. Russo also served as a physical education instructor. He was president of the Western Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Soccer Conference in 1983.
Along with his soccer coaching responsibilities, Russo's position includes appointment as an assistant professor in Denison's Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation.
Assistant Coach
jmichell@skidmore.edu
Skidmore
Division 3
Micheller joined the Skidmore Men's Soccer staff in the fall of 2013.
During his time at Skidmore, Micheller has helped the Thoroughbreds compile a record of 32-18-6 while reaching the Liberty League Championship game twice in three years. In the 2015 season, the team broke into the Top 25 at No. 22; something that had not been done in nearly a decade.
Micheller, a native of Avon, Connecticut; was a four-year goalkeeper at Elmira College where he played under head coach Jeremiah Kneeland. Micheller set collegiate records at Elmira in wins, GAA, and shutouts while also receiving conference, regional and national recognition throughout his four seasons with the Soaring Eagles. In his junior and senior seasons in 2010 and 2011, Micheller was one of the top goalkeepers in the country, with a top-15 ranking in save percentage in both years, leading his team to a combined 24-9-4 record.
Micheller graduated from Elmira College in 2012 with a Bachelors Degree in Adolescent Education.
Since 2013, Micheller has completed his NSCAA National Diploma as well as NSCAA Goalkeeping diplomas. He is a head coach at the Albany Alleycats where he coaches during the offseason.
Assistant Coach
esposm2@rpi.edu
Rensselaer Poly
Division 3
Head Men's Soccer Coach
michael.pilger@trincoll.edu
Trinity (CT)
Division 3
Michael Pilger completed his 17th season as head coach of the Trinity College mens soccer team, having guided the Bantams to the NESCAC Championship Tournament in seven of the last eight years. Also a physical education instructor at the College, Pilger came to Trinity from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and the Cleveland Crunch of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL), after highly successful stints as head coach at the University of Rochester and Kenyon College where he won National Coach of the Year honors in 1990 and was Regional Coach of the Year 4 times. He has taken 3 different teams to the NCAA Tournament and Top 25 National Rankings.
Assistant Coach
blongo@mit.edu
Massachusetts Institute of Tech
Division 3
Longo enters his sixth year as assistant coach for the MIT men's soccer team this fall. Longo has been involved with coaching soccer for the past 14 years which includes two years as the head coach of the Lexington High School Boys Varsity team, where he led the team to a record of 25-4-6 and back-to-back Middlesex League titles in 2014 and 2015. Longo also spent one year as a pro coach of the Lexington United Soccer Club, five years as a staff coach for SFC New England and 11 years as a coach at the Soccer 101 Academy. Longo holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Seton Hall University and a masters in business administration from Bentley University. Longo was a Division I men's soccer player in the Big East Conference at Seton Hall, starting 62 games in midfield from 2007-2010. Longo also holds a United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma
Assistant Men's Soccer Coach
matthew.tunis@365.elmhurst.edu
Elmhurst
Division 3
Tunis is in his third season as an assistant coach with the Elmhurst men's soccer team.
Tunis spent three seasons as an assistant coach at Alvernia University in Pennsylvania, helping the team win a pair of conference championships and make three conference tournament appearances. The 2012 squad went on to capture an ECAC South Region Championship.
Tunis began his collegiate soccer career at nationally ranked junior college Ocean College in New Jersey, before transferring to Alvernia to close out his playing career.
He is now the director of operations and working partner at the Chicagoland based soccer club; Chicago Empire FC.
Tunis holds an NSCAA Level 6 Diploma and a USSF "D" license.
mjklosterman@noctrl.edu
North Central (IL)
Interim Head Coach
dean@lakeforest.edu
Lake Forest
Division 3
Tim Dean joined the Forester men's soccer coaching staff in 2016 and is in his 11th year of coaching overall.
Dean is the Director of Coaching at Chricago Rush North Soccer Club. In addition to overseeing the coaches throughout the club, he also coaches 3 of the age groups.
Dean has also been a coach in the Illinois Olympic since 2012. He is also an instructor in Illinois Youth Soccer's Coach Education Program.
Other organizations Dean has been with since entering the profession in 2009 include Coerver Coaching IL, Warren United, and Skills First Soccer. He has also coached at several youth summer camps since 2002.
While in high school Dean was an all-conference, all-district, and all-area selection. He went on to play for the club teams at Grand Valley State University and Illinois State University.
Dean graduated from Illinois State in December of 2008 with a bachelor's degree in marketing.
He resides in Chicago.
Assistant Coach
anthony.r.szymel@gmail.com
Aurora
Division 3
Anthony Szymel is currently at Aurora University as a volunteer assistant coach as well as the Director of Goalkeeping at Campton United S.C. Most recently he was at DePaul University where he was the assistant mens soccer coach for 3 ½ years and specialized in developing the goalkeepers. Mack Robinson was second in the BIG EAST and No. 37 in the country in saves in 2014.
Before his tenure at DePaul, Szymel spent four seasons at NCAA Division II national champion Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla. He was a graduate assistant coach the first two seasons and first assistant coach since 2012. As the goalkeeper coach at Lynn, Szymel helped Matt DiCerbo become a Daktronics First Team All-American and was instrumental in helping guide the Fighting Knights to the 2012 national title and a national runner-up finish in 2011.
After starring at Naperville North High School, the standout goalkeeper led Lewis University to a pair of NCAA Division II Tournament appearances and led the nation as a senior in save percentage. That season, Lewis went 14-1-4 and advanced to the NCAA Midwest Region finals. As a senior, Szymel was named as a National Soccer Coaches Association of America Second Team Scholar All-American.
Quite the decorated athlete, both on and off the field, Szymel earned Great Lakes Valley Conference Academic honors all four years and was twice named to the CoSIDA / ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District Team. Szymel was also a three-time All-GLVC selection and two-time all-region pick.
A four-year letter winner and three-year starter (2006-08) at Lewis, Szymel compiled a career record of 40-13-4, 0.78 goals-against average, 201 saves, .817 save percentage and 21 shutouts. His best season came as a senior when he led all of NCAA Division II with a .885 save percentage and was fourth with a 0.52 GAA.
Szymel has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Lewis and a master's degree in Business Administration from Lynn.
Assistant Coach
fdyminski@carthage.edu
Carthage
Division 3
Former Wright St Mens Soccer Player 2011-12
Former Carthage College Mens Soccer player 2012-15
Assistant Mens Soccer coach at Carthage College since 2015
Assistant Coach
kieran.ruane@snc.edu
St. Norbert
Division 3
Assistant coach of men's soccer at St. Norbert College
coachsoderling@gmail.com
Alderson-Broaddus
Division 2
Coach Soderling works as an assistant coach at Alderson Broaddus University. In his time as an assistant there, the staff has overseen a complete turnaround that led to the Battlers winning the 2016 GMAC Championship.
This past season, the Battlers finished the 2017 season with an 8-9-2 overall record. Many Battlers earned spots on the GMAC All Conference team and the Midwest All Region Team by United Soccer Coaches.
In 2016, the Battlers finished with an 11-7-2 overall record & were the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Champions following a 2-1 overtime victory against Cedarville to clinch the Championship. The Battlers had many players named to G-MAC All-Conference teams as well as the NSCAA All-Region team.
In 2015, AB went on to a 10-7-3 record & a berth into the G-MAC Championship game & junior defender Alec Andall received G-MAC Defensive Player of the Year honors. Midway through the 2015 season, the Battlers received their first ever ranking in the Top-25 Poll. The Battlers got a nod at No.16 prior to its October matchup with No.5 Charleston.
In 2014, the team went on to eight wins and 5-4 mark in the G-MAC earning AB a spot in the conference tournament. The Battlers defeated Kentucky Wesleyan 1-0 in the G-MAC opening round game. AB had three players selected to the G-MAC All-Conference Team and help Deshawn Parker achieve ECAC Freshman of the Year honors.
Assistant Coach
csmoore@mines.edu
CO School of Mines
Division 2
Assistant Coach
jjaussi2@calstatela.edu
Cal State-Los Angeles
Division 2
n award-winning coach with NCAA Division I experience, Dallas Jaussi returns for his sixth year with the Cal State LA mens soccer coaching staff.
Jaussi continues as the lead assistant for the Golden Eagles, handling recruiting, admissions, all program logistics, and day to day operations. Jaussi is also the lead scout for all Cal State LA opponents, a role he has had since 2018.
He earned a promotion with added responsibilities after helping the Golden Eagles win a national championship in 2021 and he helped lead the program in 2022 when Cal State LA had another outstanding season in defense of its national title.
Jaussi helped the Golden Eagles to a 15-2-3 overall record in 2022 that included a second straight California Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament championship and the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Super Region 4 for a second straight season.
In his first four seasons with the program, Jaussi has helped the Golden Eagles to an overall record of 67-8-12, including a 36-2-7 mark in conference play. In that span, Cal State LA has won one national title, two Super Region 4 titles, two CCAA regular-season titles and three CCAA Tournament crowns.
Jaussi was a key part of the United Soccer Coaches 2021 National Staff of the Year that directed Cal State LA to its first-ever NCAA championship. The coaching staff did a magnificent job navigating through a missed season of competition in 2020 due to COVID and then promptly returning to championship form in 2021.
The Golden Eagles captured all four championships available to them the CCAA regular-season and tournament titles, a second straight NCAA Super Region 4 title and then the NCAA Division II title in Colorado Springs, Colo. Cal State LA finished the season with an 18-2-3 overall record.
Jaussi helped the Golden Eagles to a historic season in 2019. Cal State LA won CCAA and Super Region 4 championships and advanced to the national championship game. The Golden Eagles set a new program record for winning percentage after a sensational 19-1-3 campaign. Cal State LA reached the national title game for the first time since 1981.
In his first year at Cal State LA, Jaussi helped the Golden Eagles continue their high level of success. Cal State LA won its second straight CCAA Tournament title and finished the season with a 15-3-3 overall record. The Golden Eagles reached the second round of the NCAA playoffs.
Before coming to Cal State LA, Jaussi was an assistant coach and director of operations at UC Irvine for three seasons. As an assistant, he would help plan all training sessions as well as coach during those sessions. He would assist with game day tactical strategies, all game day operations and be a point of contest for visiting teams. As director of operations, Jaussi would submit and save all training sessions, lead youth camps, connect with alumni and plan team events.
Jaussi helped coach and develop three All-Big West Conference first team selections, five second-team selections and three All-Freshman team selections. That list included Giovanni Godoy, who was the Big West Offensive Most Valuable Player in 2017.
He is a head coach and college recruitment advisor for California Football Academy and an assistant varsity coach for Newport Harbors girls team.
His college playing career included stops at Colorado State University-Pueblo, where he played for his first two seasons, and then Southern Virginia University, where he led the program in scoring as a sophomore and earned academic honors.
Jaussi was a member of the Madison Dragons FC in 2007-09. He also had trials with the MLS sides Seattle Sounders FC, Portland Timbers and Kitsap Pumas in 2009.
Jaussi earned his Masters degree in coaching and exercise science from Concordia-Irvine and earned his bachelors degree in communications from BYU-Idaho with a minor in psychology. He also holds a USSF B license.
Head Coach
ladunn@viterbo.edu
Viterbo
NAIA
Luke Dunn is the current Head Men's Soccer coach at Viterbo University. He comes to Viterbo after two-years as the assistant coach at Purdue University Northwest. Before going to Purdue Northwest, he served as an assistant coach for both the men's and women's soccer programs at Trine University in 2015. Prior to working at Trine, he served one year as a student assistant coach at Valparaiso University while he completed his undergraduate degree.
Dunn helped lead PNW in their first year in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference to the GLIAC Tournament. In his first season with the Black and Gold, he assisted the Pride to its second straight NAIA Postseason Tournament appearance, along with back-to-back double digit win totals and eight Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference victories.
A 2014 graduate of Valparaiso University, Dunn spent 4 years as a member of the Crusaders men's soccer squad (2010-2013).
While at Valparaiso, Dunn helped lead the squad to the 2011 Horizon League championship. He also earned a spot on the Horizon League Academic Honor Roll.
Dunn graduated Valparaiso with a bachelors degree in secondary education and history. He also graduated from Trine University with a masters degree in Leadership and Sports Management.
Head Coach
akohel@jwu.edu
Johnson & Wales (CO)
Division D3
Andy Kohel was named head men's soccer coach at Johnson & Wales University in January 2018. Kohel comes to JWU after serving as an assistant coach at Colorado College for the last three seasons.
While a member of the Tiger's coaching staff, Kohel helped coach the squad to a 41-10-9 record over three years and saw numerous players recognized for Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) and United Soccer Coaches (USC) honors. As an assistant for Colorado College, Kohel was charged with video analysis, scouting, planning trainings and coordinating on-campus visits for recruits among other tasks. He has also worked with Rush Pikes Peak Soccer Club since January 2016, overseeing youth player development as part of the coaching staff.
Before joining the CC coaching staff, Kohel spent four seasons as an assistant at his alma mater, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. During his tenure, the Titans went 48-18-11 and captured the 2014 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) championship and earned a spot in the 2013 NCAA Division III Championship.
Alongside his work with the Titans, Kohel also worked with FC Green Bay Soccer Club as a member of the coaching staff.
Kohel played his undergraduate career at UW-Oshkosh and was a four-year starter for the Titans. UW-Oshkosh went 52-16-11 in his career and as a senior advanced to the national semifinals of the NCAA tournament after going 20-1-3.
He holds a USSF 'B' Coaching license and earned his bachelor's degree in History.
Johnson & Wales University's Director of Athletics Tom Byrnes said of the appointment, "we are thrilled to have a coach of Andy's caliber lead our program. He has seen the intricacies of successful programs and has seen first-hand the quality of play within the SCAC as we move towards membership in the conference. He has shown he can achieve at a high level due to his work ethic, competitive spirit and "all-in" attitude; he will bring these traits to our program as our coach as well. "
Head Men's Soccer Coach
michaelarango@gmail.com
Concordia (IL)
Division 3
Building on his team's previous successes, Arango's squad made program history once again in 2021. Under his direction, the Cougars finished 9-7-2 overall, marking the first time the program has ever finished above .500. Arango was also named the 2021 NACC Coach of the year, leading his team to a sixth place NACC finish after being picked tenth in the NACC preseason poll. The team made it's third straight appearance in the NACC tournament. From Oct. 6-20, Arango oversaw a program-record six-game winning streak as the team played their way into the postseason picture.
The COVID-19 impacted 2020 season was played in the spring of 2021. Arango's team made it's second straight NACC postseason appearance, falling in the opening round of the tournament. The season was highlighted when senior Gerardo Medina was named a CoSIDA Third-Team Academic All-American, the first ever in program history.
With the 2019 season marking Arango's third season leading the Cougars, CUC had its most successful season in program history up till that point. With a 9-9 overall record, the Cougars were a .500 team for the first time in program history, and had the most wins ever for the program dating back to 2001. With a 6-5 record in NACC play, Concordia-Chicago reached its most ever conference wins en route to clinching their first ever berth into the NACC playoffs, since its inception in 2006. On their path to a playoff appearance, the Cougars defeated Edgewood College and Illinois Institute of Technology for the first time in school history under Arango's leadership. At the conclusion of the season, Jose Retana, Juan Valencia and Alexis Gallegos were honored with All-NACC accolades, tying the most recognition in NACC postseason awards in school history.
Arango, who holds a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) A License, has been involved with the Illinois Youth Soccer Association (IYSA) Olympic Development Program as both a head and assistant coach since 2004 and is part of the USYSA Region II staff (ODP). He is certified to teach the USSF National D and E courses and is currently on the IYSA Coaching Education staff. He has also been involved with the Olympic Development Program as part of the Midwest Region staff and IYSA State Staff. He is a certified Grassroots Instructor with US Soccer and teaches the Grassroots and National D Courses.
Arango has been part of two different USSF coaching education trips, going behind the scenes to see what the most successful clubs in the world value and how everything comes together. He worked with both Spanish and Belgian national programs to understand how they best teach their athletes. (Spain, 2012 and Belgium/Amsterdam 2016)
Locally, Arango coached at Chicago Fire Juniors City, Wilmette Wings, Team Evanston and FC United. He is a graduate of Northeastern Illinois with a BA in elementary education and a Concordia-Chicago graduate with his Masters in Business Administration and Sports Management.
Assistant Coach
mtravis@coe.edu
Coe
Division 3
Matt Travis was named the Coe College men's soccer head coach in December 2017. Travis came to Coe after a two-year stint as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at nationally-ranked Amherst College in Amherst, Mass.
Travis helped lead the mens soccer program at Amherst to back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the round of 16 in both 2016 and 2017. In 2016, the Mammoths won the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) regular season and NESCAC Tournament Championship, finishing with a 17-1-2 record. The coaching staff garnered the New England Region Coaching Staff of the Year honors for their efforts in 2016.
The 2017 Amherst squad featured a starting line-up with five freshmen that finished the season with a 12-4-3 record. Amherst finished 10th in the United Soccer Coaches Association Top 25 Poll in both 2016 and 2017. At Amherst, Travis responsibilities included recruiting, scouting, video analysis, team travel arrangements and assisting with on-field coaching.
Prior to coaching at Amherst, Travis served as the graduate assistant mens soccer coach at Montreat College in Montreat, North Carolina, for the 2014 and 2015 seasons. While at Montreat, he performed all the duties of a first assistant coach and was part of a staff that turned the soccer program around from a 6-11 record in 2014 to 8-7-2 in 2015. Travis also served as a state staff head coach for the Olympic Development Program in North Carolina.
In addition, the Chesapeake, Va. native was a head club travel coach with Beach FC in Virginia Beach from 2012-2014. He also served as an assistant coach for boys varsity soccer at Hickory High School in Chesapeake (2012) and Cox High School in Virginia Beach (2013).
Travis received a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education from Old Dominion in Norfolk, Virginia, and earned a Master of Arts in Leadership Management at Montreat College.
Head Coach
piotr.sliwa.ps@gmail.com
Triton
Junior College
The 2020 season will be Coach Sliwas 9th season as head coach of the men's soccer team and 3rd as the womens head coach after serving two seasons as the assistant coach.
Head Coach
mcolwell@iit.edu
Illinois Tech
NAIA
Colwell just completed his twelfth season with the Illinois Tech soccer program and also serves as the department's Senior Associate Director of Athletics. Colwell begins his ninth season as head coach of the men's soccer team.
Colwell, a native of South Bend, Indiana, was assistant women's coach for Saint Mary's College in 2009 and assistant men's soccer and goalkeeper coach Bethel College in 2008. The Pilots advanced to the NAIA National Tournament that season. He was also the Assistant Director of Coaching for the Junior Irish Soccer Club for three seasons.
Prior to that, Colwell was head coach for both the men's and women's teams at NCAA DIII Lakeland College in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, for five seasons. At Lakeland, Colwell guided the women's team to two NCAA Tournament appearances, three conference tournament championships and three regular season conference championships in five seasons.
Before Lakeland, Colwell served as the Assistant Mens and Womens Soccer Coach at Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky. During the 2000-01 Season the women advanced to NAIA Regional Semi-finals and were ranked 10th in the nation. The mens team finished 13-5-2. Colwell began his coaching career as Assistant Mens Soccer Coach at Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana from 1998-2000. Earlham was a Division III National Tournament participant in 1998 and set school record for wins in a season in 1999 with a 16-3-1 record.
He holds his USSF B, NSCAA Advanced National, NSCAA Youth National, and his Scottish Football Association B License.
As part of our COVID-19 safety plan, the indoor sessions traditionally held on the first day of camp will be shared online.
Sessions will be accessible for the week prior to camp. They are available on-demand and can be completed at the athlete's
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This approach allows us to continue offering these valuable sessions so athletes arrive to camp ready to maximize the experience,
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