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Alumnus named coach at Etown
Elizabethtown has named Bob Scotten as its head women's soccer coach, director of athletics Nancy Latimore has announced.
Scotten, a 1978 Elizabethtown graduate, succeeds Barry Dohner, who stepped down in January after compiling a 189-85-19 record in 14 seasons as head coach of the Blue Jays.
"We are fortunate to have an individual with Coach Scotten's experience and abilities assume leadership for our women's soccer program," said Latimore. "He has been highly successful throughout his coaching career, and, no doubt, will be extremely effective in leading our Blue Jay program as well."
Since 2001, Scotten has been the head girls soccer coach at Conestoga Valley High School, leading the Buckskins to a 101-32-11 record, six section championships and the 2007 Lancaster-Lebanon League title. He was honored as L-L Coach of the Year in 2002 and 2005.
Previously, Scotten served as head boys' soccer coach at Pequea Valley from 1979 to 1982 and was an assistant coach at both Garden Spot and Conestoga Valley. He has also coached youth soccer for the Lanco United U-16 and U-17 girls teams.
A 1978 graduate of Elizabethtown with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education, Scotten was an All-MAC selection in 1976 when he scored a team-high 19 goals to help the Blue Jays reach the NCAA Division III final four.
After graduation, Scotten played for the Phoenix Sports Club team in Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Stoners semipro team before entering the coaching ranks.
Scotten, a 1978 Elizabethtown graduate, succeeds Barry Dohner, who stepped down in January after compiling a 189-85-19 record in 14 seasons as head coach of the Blue Jays.
"We are fortunate to have an individual with Coach Scotten's experience and abilities assume leadership for our women's soccer program," said Latimore. "He has been highly successful throughout his coaching career, and, no doubt, will be extremely effective in leading our Blue Jay program as well."
Since 2001, Scotten has been the head girls soccer coach at Conestoga Valley High School, leading the Buckskins to a 101-32-11 record, six section championships and the 2007 Lancaster-Lebanon League title. He was honored as L-L Coach of the Year in 2002 and 2005.
Previously, Scotten served as head boys' soccer coach at Pequea Valley from 1979 to 1982 and was an assistant coach at both Garden Spot and Conestoga Valley. He has also coached youth soccer for the Lanco United U-16 and U-17 girls teams.
A 1978 graduate of Elizabethtown with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education, Scotten was an All-MAC selection in 1976 when he scored a team-high 19 goals to help the Blue Jays reach the NCAA Division III final four.
After graduation, Scotten played for the Phoenix Sports Club team in Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Stoners semipro team before entering the coaching ranks.
Permalink | Apr 02, 2008
Old Dominion assistant takes CNU job
Christopher Newport athletic director C.J. Woollum announced the hiring of Ruth Keegan as the school's women's soccer coach.
"We are thrilled to have Ruth join our staff," Woollum said. "Her vast experience and knowledge of the game assures us that our women's soccer program will remain among the elite in Division III."
Keegan takes over the CNU program following the departure of Kwame Llloyd, who recently became head coach at Vermont. Lloyd led CNU to an overall record of 91-40-8 over the last seven seasons. His team reached the NCAA Tournament three times, including an Elite Eight appearance in 2004 when the Captains finished 16-4-3.
Keegan's coaching experience has come at several levels. She served as an assistant at Old Dominion from 1996-2006, and was the head coach of the soccer squad at Granby High School in Norfolk, Va., last season.
"I'm delighted to have the opportunity to lead the Christopher Newport women's soccer program," Keegan said. "I've always wanted to be a head coach at the collegiate level, and I look forward to continuing the great tradition of the program."
Keegan, a native of Dublin, graduated from Methodist in 1995, and was an All-American and Dixie Conference Player of the Year while with the Monarchs. Her playing experience also includes five years with the Ireland national team.
"From what I've seen, we've got a good core group," Keegan continued. "The players have worked hard in the offseason and we're ready to begin our official spring workouts on Monday."
"We are thrilled to have Ruth join our staff," Woollum said. "Her vast experience and knowledge of the game assures us that our women's soccer program will remain among the elite in Division III."
Keegan takes over the CNU program following the departure of Kwame Llloyd, who recently became head coach at Vermont. Lloyd led CNU to an overall record of 91-40-8 over the last seven seasons. His team reached the NCAA Tournament three times, including an Elite Eight appearance in 2004 when the Captains finished 16-4-3.
Keegan's coaching experience has come at several levels. She served as an assistant at Old Dominion from 1996-2006, and was the head coach of the soccer squad at Granby High School in Norfolk, Va., last season.
"I'm delighted to have the opportunity to lead the Christopher Newport women's soccer program," Keegan said. "I've always wanted to be a head coach at the collegiate level, and I look forward to continuing the great tradition of the program."
Keegan, a native of Dublin, graduated from Methodist in 1995, and was an All-American and Dixie Conference Player of the Year while with the Monarchs. Her playing experience also includes five years with the Ireland national team.
"From what I've seen, we've got a good core group," Keegan continued. "The players have worked hard in the offseason and we're ready to begin our official spring workouts on Monday."
Permalink | Apr 01, 2008
CUW assistant takes CUC top job
Concordia (Ill.) announced the appointment of Micah Middendorf as head coach for the men's soccer team, effective April 1. Middendorf takes over for Adam Nirenberg, who coached the Cougars to a 3-14-1 record in 2007.
Middendorf played four years with the men's team at sister school Concordia (Wis.) and served as a graduate assistant for the Falcons' men's and women's soccer teams last season. The Falcons' women's team was coached by Middendorf's older brother Ryan, thus giving Micah a unique perspective about coaching. "I was very excited to coach under Ryan and learn from him this past year," states Middendorf, "but at the same time, I see this situation at Concordia Chicago as a great opportunity for me, a big step forward, and I am eager to get started."
As a player, Middendorf was a member of the Lake Michigan Conference All-Freshmen team in 2001 and a three-time winner (2002-04) of the school's Falcon Award, given to the player that "best represents the team on and off the field." A team captain for the Falcons, he started 100 consecutive games at defender in his four years with one goal and six assists and, according to coach Tom Saleska, was the team's most important defender that would routinely draw the assignment of marking the opponent's top scorer.
Middendorf's view of the Cougar men's program is an upbeat one, despite the team's struggles following a 2005 Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference championship. "The team has been very competitive, and they have been in most of the games and played close to their opponents. They are not that far away from being a winning program; there is a good base of talent already in place, and I am looking forward to adding to that with talented new players and creating a program that can compete annually for the Northern Athletics Conference title."
Middendorf earned his degree in exercise physiology from Concordia (Wis.) in 2005.
Middendorf played four years with the men's team at sister school Concordia (Wis.) and served as a graduate assistant for the Falcons' men's and women's soccer teams last season. The Falcons' women's team was coached by Middendorf's older brother Ryan, thus giving Micah a unique perspective about coaching. "I was very excited to coach under Ryan and learn from him this past year," states Middendorf, "but at the same time, I see this situation at Concordia Chicago as a great opportunity for me, a big step forward, and I am eager to get started."
As a player, Middendorf was a member of the Lake Michigan Conference All-Freshmen team in 2001 and a three-time winner (2002-04) of the school's Falcon Award, given to the player that "best represents the team on and off the field." A team captain for the Falcons, he started 100 consecutive games at defender in his four years with one goal and six assists and, according to coach Tom Saleska, was the team's most important defender that would routinely draw the assignment of marking the opponent's top scorer.
Middendorf's view of the Cougar men's program is an upbeat one, despite the team's struggles following a 2005 Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference championship. "The team has been very competitive, and they have been in most of the games and played close to their opponents. They are not that far away from being a winning program; there is a good base of talent already in place, and I am looking forward to adding to that with talented new players and creating a program that can compete annually for the Northern Athletics Conference title."
Middendorf earned his degree in exercise physiology from Concordia (Wis.) in 2005.
Permalink | Mar 29, 2008
What would a Division IV soccer championship look like? We won't have to find out.
The movement to subdivide Division III or create a Division IV was halted after Division III members' survey responses reflected a lack of interest, according to an article in the NCAA News.
Division III's anticipated growth, projected to be to 480 overall members by 2020, prompted a small group of Division III institutions to call for breaking the division in two. However, the movement apparently failed to draw enough interest.
The full survey results will be announced April 9. However, the preliminary results were, according to the NCAA News piece, "consistent with the level of opposition that was expressed during an NCAA Convention discussion of the working group's proposal."
The debate has featured a great deal of rhetoric, but lacked solid proposals. Southwestern University president Jake Schrumm wrote in a newspaper editorial in January: "Those of us who espouse the concept of Division III got here first, and this division was created for us. If some in our division can't abide by the structured guidelines demanded by a scholar-athlete, then they should leave Division III and be comfortable in a newly created Division IV."
The Capital Athletic Conference put a statement out in February asking the Division IV faction for details. "The Capital Athletic Conference asks that those who desire change come forward and help us understand your vision. Provide the membership an opportunity to decide its future from a position of intellectual strength rather than from assumptions and possible miscommunication. The landscape we develop for our future student-athletes deserves much thoughtful and honest consideration of the facts and issues."
Division III went through a reform process at the 2004 NCAA Convention which eliminated the so-called routine redshirt, aimed at bringing the increasingly diverse population of D-III schools closer together.
A new division or subgrouping would have needed 150 overall members in order to be viable, according to the NCAA's initial research. The NCAA's research identified more than 10 conferences which would be candidates to join a division with more restrictions, including, surprisingly, the WIAC.
Division III's anticipated growth, projected to be to 480 overall members by 2020, prompted a small group of Division III institutions to call for breaking the division in two. However, the movement apparently failed to draw enough interest.
The debate has featured a great deal of rhetoric, but lacked solid proposals. Southwestern University president Jake Schrumm wrote in a newspaper editorial in January: "Those of us who espouse the concept of Division III got here first, and this division was created for us. If some in our division can't abide by the structured guidelines demanded by a scholar-athlete, then they should leave Division III and be comfortable in a newly created Division IV."
The Capital Athletic Conference put a statement out in February asking the Division IV faction for details. "The Capital Athletic Conference asks that those who desire change come forward and help us understand your vision. Provide the membership an opportunity to decide its future from a position of intellectual strength rather than from assumptions and possible miscommunication. The landscape we develop for our future student-athletes deserves much thoughtful and honest consideration of the facts and issues."
Division III went through a reform process at the 2004 NCAA Convention which eliminated the so-called routine redshirt, aimed at bringing the increasingly diverse population of D-III schools closer together.
A new division or subgrouping would have needed 150 overall members in order to be viable, according to the NCAA's initial research. The NCAA's research identified more than 10 conferences which would be candidates to join a division with more restrictions, including, surprisingly, the WIAC.
Permalink | Mar 29, 2008
Jim Conlon was 96-57-5 as Wartburg's head women's coach.
Wartburg athletics
Washington U. athletics director John Schael named Jim Conlon as the Bears' new women's soccer coach. Conlon spent eight seasons as the head women's and men's soccer coach at Wartburg and is the third women's soccer coach in Washington U. history.
Conlon replaces Wendy Dillinger, who spent six years as the head coach at Wash U, before resigning to take the same position at Division I Iowa State.
"I am excited to be a part of the next chapter of the Washington University women's soccer program," Conlon said. "Washington University is nationally recognized not only for its accomplishments on the field, but also for its academic endeavors, and I look forward to being able to graduate scholar champions. My family and I are excited about the move to the St. Louis area, and I hope to bring a women's soccer national championship to Washington University."
The Bears advanced to the sectional semifinals this past season before falling 1-0 to then-unbeaten The College of New Jersey.
As the first full-time soccer coach in Wartburg history, Conlon posted a 108-48-10 overall record with the men's team and 96-57-5 with the women's team. He led the men's squad to five NCAA appearances, advancing to the sectional semifinals in 2004, 2005 and 2006, and to the sectional final in 2004. In 2007, the Wartburg women's team won the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title and advanced to the NCAA sectional round, the squad's first NCAA berth in school history.
"As both the women's and men's head coach at Wartburg College, Jim established a pair of competitive soccer programs," Schael said. "His eight years of head coaching experience within a private university setting at the NCAA Division III level prepare him for the challenges associated with the continued development of Washington University's women's soccer program. He is familiar with the needs and priorities of the student-athlete and is experienced in the organization, administration and direction needed to create a winning atmosphere."
Conlon was named the NCAA Division III West Region Coach of the Year in 2006, and garnered IIAC Coach of the Year honors in 2003 and 2004. He has had 64 student-athletes earn Academic All-IIAC honors, four ESPN the Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District honorees and four National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-America selections.
A 1998 graduate of Loras, Conlon played for four seasons on the Loras men's soccer team and graduated with a B.A. in business management and sports management. After graduation, he served as the assistant women's and men's soccer coach at his alma mater for two years, while pursuing a master's in physical education with an emphasis in athletic administration.
Conlon replaces Wendy Dillinger, who spent six years as the head coach at Wash U, before resigning to take the same position at Division I Iowa State.
"I am excited to be a part of the next chapter of the Washington University women's soccer program," Conlon said. "Washington University is nationally recognized not only for its accomplishments on the field, but also for its academic endeavors, and I look forward to being able to graduate scholar champions. My family and I are excited about the move to the St. Louis area, and I hope to bring a women's soccer national championship to Washington University."
The Bears advanced to the sectional semifinals this past season before falling 1-0 to then-unbeaten The College of New Jersey.
As the first full-time soccer coach in Wartburg history, Conlon posted a 108-48-10 overall record with the men's team and 96-57-5 with the women's team. He led the men's squad to five NCAA appearances, advancing to the sectional semifinals in 2004, 2005 and 2006, and to the sectional final in 2004. In 2007, the Wartburg women's team won the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title and advanced to the NCAA sectional round, the squad's first NCAA berth in school history.
"As both the women's and men's head coach at Wartburg College, Jim established a pair of competitive soccer programs," Schael said. "His eight years of head coaching experience within a private university setting at the NCAA Division III level prepare him for the challenges associated with the continued development of Washington University's women's soccer program. He is familiar with the needs and priorities of the student-athlete and is experienced in the organization, administration and direction needed to create a winning atmosphere."
Conlon was named the NCAA Division III West Region Coach of the Year in 2006, and garnered IIAC Coach of the Year honors in 2003 and 2004. He has had 64 student-athletes earn Academic All-IIAC honors, four ESPN the Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District honorees and four National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-America selections.
A 1998 graduate of Loras, Conlon played for four seasons on the Loras men's soccer team and graduated with a B.A. in business management and sports management. After graduation, he served as the assistant women's and men's soccer coach at his alma mater for two years, while pursuing a master's in physical education with an emphasis in athletic administration.
Permalink | Mar 24, 2008
Trinity assistant gets top job at Luther
Luther athletic director Joe Thompson announced that Chris Garcia-Prats has taken the men's soccer coaching job.
Garcia-Prats succeeds Doug Mello, who served 18 years as both the men's and women's head soccer coach in the Luther athletic department. Mello resigned in January after accepting the head men's soccer coaching position at Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas.
Garcia-Prats joins the Luther athletic department after a successful playing and coaching career at Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas.
For the past six years, he has been the assistant men's soccer coach and recruiting coordinator for one of the top NCAA Division III programs in the country. During this stretch, Trinity University made six NCAA Tournament appearances and three semifinal appearances, winning the national championship in 2003, and finishing second in 2007.
Since 2004, Garcia-Prats has also been a head Coach for the Classics Elite Soccer Academy in San Antonio and an Olympic Development Program state coach for the South Texas region.
In 2004, he served as boys head coach at Central Catholic High School in San Antonio, where he led a team that posted one win in 2003 to a 20-3-4 record and a 6A state runner-up finish. He was selected by the San Antonio Express News as the High School Soccer Coach of the Year for this turnaround season.
While wearing a Trinity uniform, Garcia-Prats started 86 of 87 games of his soccer career and served as team captain as a junior and senior. All four years he was awarded Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference all-conference honors and was an NSCAA All-Region selection in 2000. He played on two SCAC championship teams, two NCAA Tournament teams that advanced to the quarterfinals, and three that reached the regional finals. During this four-year stretch, Trinity posted a record of 74-10-2.
"I would like to thank President Torgerson and Dr. Thompson for providing me with this opportunity to be at a prestigious college and an athletic department with a winning tradition," stated Gracia-Prats. "I look forward to working with this group of committed student-athletes to elevate the Luther College men's soccer program to national prominence."
Garcia-Prats graduated from Trinity with a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education in 2002. The following year, he earned his masters in the art of teaching in elementary education from Trinity.
Garcia-Prats succeeds Doug Mello, who served 18 years as both the men's and women's head soccer coach in the Luther athletic department. Mello resigned in January after accepting the head men's soccer coaching position at Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas.
Garcia-Prats joins the Luther athletic department after a successful playing and coaching career at Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas.
For the past six years, he has been the assistant men's soccer coach and recruiting coordinator for one of the top NCAA Division III programs in the country. During this stretch, Trinity University made six NCAA Tournament appearances and three semifinal appearances, winning the national championship in 2003, and finishing second in 2007.
Since 2004, Garcia-Prats has also been a head Coach for the Classics Elite Soccer Academy in San Antonio and an Olympic Development Program state coach for the South Texas region.
In 2004, he served as boys head coach at Central Catholic High School in San Antonio, where he led a team that posted one win in 2003 to a 20-3-4 record and a 6A state runner-up finish. He was selected by the San Antonio Express News as the High School Soccer Coach of the Year for this turnaround season.
While wearing a Trinity uniform, Garcia-Prats started 86 of 87 games of his soccer career and served as team captain as a junior and senior. All four years he was awarded Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference all-conference honors and was an NSCAA All-Region selection in 2000. He played on two SCAC championship teams, two NCAA Tournament teams that advanced to the quarterfinals, and three that reached the regional finals. During this four-year stretch, Trinity posted a record of 74-10-2.
"I would like to thank President Torgerson and Dr. Thompson for providing me with this opportunity to be at a prestigious college and an athletic department with a winning tradition," stated Gracia-Prats. "I look forward to working with this group of committed student-athletes to elevate the Luther College men's soccer program to national prominence."
Garcia-Prats graduated from Trinity with a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education in 2002. The following year, he earned his masters in the art of teaching in elementary education from Trinity.
Permalink | Feb 27, 2008
St. Norbert hires local high school coach
St. Norbert athletics director Tim Bald announced the hiring of Andy Steger as men's soccer coach.
Steger arrives at St. Norbert from Burlington High School, where he has spent the last five seasons as the boys' soccer coach and four seasons as the girls' soccer coach. Prior to his stint at Burlington, Steger was the boys' and girls' soccer coach for seven years at Green Bay Preble High School.
"I am extremely excited that Andy Steger will take the reins of our men's soccer program," Bald said. "He is a proven leader and I am confident he will continue to build upon the success that was developed by former coaches Chad Johnson and Dale Rhodes. Andy is no stranger to this area and he has all of the qualities that we are looking for in a mentor to our men's soccer student-athletes."
In 13 seasons as a head boys' high school coach, Steger has registered a 161-125-26 record with three state tournament appearances. In 12 years heading up girls' programs, Steger is 131-121-29 with two state tournament appearances.
"I am excited to take over a program with such a winning tradition," Steger said. "Chad Johnson and Dale Rhodes have done a great job building the men's soccer program at St. Norbert into a successful one at a great institution.
"I look forward to moving from the high school level to the college ranks and continuing to build the success of the program. I am thrilled to become part of the St. Norbert family and to be coming back to the Green Bay area."
Steger coached at Burlington from 2003-2007, spending five years building the boys' and girls' programs virtually from the bottom-up in the rugged Southeast Conference. The Demons boys' squad was 9-13-1 in the autumn of 2007 and seeded third in their half of the WIAA Division 1 sectional.
During his time at Green Bay Preble, Steger led the Hornets to some of their finest soccer moments. The boys posted a 111-44-15 mark during his tenure there and qualified for the WIAA Division 1 state tournament in 1998, 2001 and 2002 - reaching the state semifinals in 2001 and 2002. The Preble girls were 97-56-18 under Steger and qualified for the WIAA Division 1 state tournament in 1998 and 1999. Preble won Fox River Valley Conference championships in boys' soccer in 1999, 2001 and 2002 and on the girls' side in 1996 and 1998.
Steger also spent the 1994-95 school year starting and coaching the boys' and girls' soccer programs at Del Rio (Texas) High School, with both teams winning district championships.
St. Norbert has won five of the last six Midwest Conference championships and has played in five of the last six Division III NCAA Tournaments. The Green Knights were 13-7 during the 2007 season and were 9-0 in the Midwest Conference.
Steger arrives at St. Norbert from Burlington High School, where he has spent the last five seasons as the boys' soccer coach and four seasons as the girls' soccer coach. Prior to his stint at Burlington, Steger was the boys' and girls' soccer coach for seven years at Green Bay Preble High School.
"I am extremely excited that Andy Steger will take the reins of our men's soccer program," Bald said. "He is a proven leader and I am confident he will continue to build upon the success that was developed by former coaches Chad Johnson and Dale Rhodes. Andy is no stranger to this area and he has all of the qualities that we are looking for in a mentor to our men's soccer student-athletes."
In 13 seasons as a head boys' high school coach, Steger has registered a 161-125-26 record with three state tournament appearances. In 12 years heading up girls' programs, Steger is 131-121-29 with two state tournament appearances.
"I am excited to take over a program with such a winning tradition," Steger said. "Chad Johnson and Dale Rhodes have done a great job building the men's soccer program at St. Norbert into a successful one at a great institution.
"I look forward to moving from the high school level to the college ranks and continuing to build the success of the program. I am thrilled to become part of the St. Norbert family and to be coming back to the Green Bay area."
Steger coached at Burlington from 2003-2007, spending five years building the boys' and girls' programs virtually from the bottom-up in the rugged Southeast Conference. The Demons boys' squad was 9-13-1 in the autumn of 2007 and seeded third in their half of the WIAA Division 1 sectional.
During his time at Green Bay Preble, Steger led the Hornets to some of their finest soccer moments. The boys posted a 111-44-15 mark during his tenure there and qualified for the WIAA Division 1 state tournament in 1998, 2001 and 2002 - reaching the state semifinals in 2001 and 2002. The Preble girls were 97-56-18 under Steger and qualified for the WIAA Division 1 state tournament in 1998 and 1999. Preble won Fox River Valley Conference championships in boys' soccer in 1999, 2001 and 2002 and on the girls' side in 1996 and 1998.
Steger also spent the 1994-95 school year starting and coaching the boys' and girls' soccer programs at Del Rio (Texas) High School, with both teams winning district championships.
St. Norbert has won five of the last six Midwest Conference championships and has played in five of the last six Division III NCAA Tournaments. The Green Knights were 13-7 during the 2007 season and were 9-0 in the Midwest Conference.
Permalink | Feb 21, 2008
Kwame Lloyd was 91-40-8 in seven seasons at Christopher Newport.
Christopher Newport women's soccer and lacrosse coach Kwame Lloyd resigned to take the women's soccer head coaching position at Vermont.
"We certainly hate to lose a coach of Kwame Lloyd's caliber," athletic director C.J. Woollum said. "He's done a magnificent job in both sports at Christopher Newport and is extremely popular on our campus. Kwame will be greatly missed, but we are very happy for this opportunity for him, and we know he'll continue to be successful."
Lloyd has coached the Captains women's soccer squad for the past seven seasons, guiding the program to an overall record of 91-40-8. His team reached the NCAA Tournament three times, including an Elite Eight appearance in 2004 when the Captains finished 16-4-3.
The women's lacrosse team compiled a 50-47 record under Lloyd over the last six years. His team reached the NCAA Tournament twice, including last spring when CNU went 12-5, the best season record in program history.
"I'm very proud of my players and their accomplishments over the last seven years," Lloyd said. "I'm grateful for the opportunity President Trible and C.J. Woollum gave me to coach at Christopher Newport, and I know the programs will continue to be successful. I'm now looking forward to the challenge of coaching at the Division I level at Vermont, and I believe it will be the right fit for my family and me."
Lloyd, a native of Queens, N.Y., was recognized as Virginia's state coach of the year in 2004, and the USA South's coach of the year four times in seven years in women's soccer. He was also named USA South coach of the year three times in six years in women's lacrosse. The Susquehanna graduate came to Christopher Newport after three seasons at Whittier.
Woollum announced that women's lacrosse assistant Carolyn Raveia will take over the program on an interim basis for the upcoming season. He also announced that national searches will begin soon for both coaching positions.
"We certainly hate to lose a coach of Kwame Lloyd's caliber," athletic director C.J. Woollum said. "He's done a magnificent job in both sports at Christopher Newport and is extremely popular on our campus. Kwame will be greatly missed, but we are very happy for this opportunity for him, and we know he'll continue to be successful."
Lloyd has coached the Captains women's soccer squad for the past seven seasons, guiding the program to an overall record of 91-40-8. His team reached the NCAA Tournament three times, including an Elite Eight appearance in 2004 when the Captains finished 16-4-3.
"I'm very proud of my players and their accomplishments over the last seven years," Lloyd said. "I'm grateful for the opportunity President Trible and C.J. Woollum gave me to coach at Christopher Newport, and I know the programs will continue to be successful. I'm now looking forward to the challenge of coaching at the Division I level at Vermont, and I believe it will be the right fit for my family and me."
Lloyd, a native of Queens, N.Y., was recognized as Virginia's state coach of the year in 2004, and the USA South's coach of the year four times in seven years in women's soccer. He was also named USA South coach of the year three times in six years in women's lacrosse. The Susquehanna graduate came to Christopher Newport after three seasons at Whittier.
Woollum announced that women's lacrosse assistant Carolyn Raveia will take over the program on an interim basis for the upcoming season. He also announced that national searches will begin soon for both coaching positions.
Permalink | Feb 15, 2008
Hartwick keeps men in D-I
Hartwick went 5-6-7 last season in D-I.
The proposal, which was said to have been able to save the school $550,000 a year, would have put men's soccer and women's water polo on a non-scholarship level, equal to the rest of Hartwick's programs, including women's soccer. The Hawks' women went 7-12 this past season.
School president Richard Miller Jr., who is retiring at the end of the school year, said in a statement, "While I am disappointed with the decision, I understand it and completely support the desire of the trustees to take the time they deem necessary to consider something so important."
Men's coach Ian McIntyre told the paper it was a trying week for the team but now, "it's business as usual ... My job is to try and control and direct the things that I have control over.
"Our goal every year has been to win a national title."
The programs' Division I status was saved in 2004 by a fundraising effort of alumni and supporters. The organization had committed to raising $2 million by June 2008 but is $500,000 short of that goal.
Permalink | Feb 14, 2008
Hartwick men's soccer competes at the D-I level.
After backing out of a similar change in 2004, the Hartwick College board of trustees is again considering moving the school's men's soccer program from Division I to Division III, according to a report in the Oneonta Daily Star.
The board, which meets Saturday, Feb. 9, received a memo Monday from Hartwick president Richard Miller stating, in part: "The scholarship and program costs to maintain competitive Division I programs can now be reallocated to a range of investments benefiting our entire student body and campus. The culture of Division I athletics is inconsistent with our mission today, whereas this was not the case 25 years ago."
Hartwick also grants scholarships in one women's sport: water polo. The change would take effect in the fall of 2009, though no scholarships would be awarded in the 2008 season. The Hawks would join the rest of their programs in the Empire 8. The annual savings would be $550,000, according to Miller.
The programs' Division I status was saved in 2004 by a fundraising effort of alumni and supporters. The organization had committed to raising $2 million by June 2008 but is $500,000 short of that goal.
Hartwick, which won the 1977 national title, went 5-6-7 this past season.
The board, which meets Saturday, Feb. 9, received a memo Monday from Hartwick president Richard Miller stating, in part: "The scholarship and program costs to maintain competitive Division I programs can now be reallocated to a range of investments benefiting our entire student body and campus. The culture of Division I athletics is inconsistent with our mission today, whereas this was not the case 25 years ago."
The programs' Division I status was saved in 2004 by a fundraising effort of alumni and supporters. The organization had committed to raising $2 million by June 2008 but is $500,000 short of that goal.
Hartwick, which won the 1977 national title, went 5-6-7 this past season.
Permalink | Feb 05, 2008
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