Men's Soccer

Meet the Staff

 

DIRECTORS 

Tom Carlin

Tom Carlin: Villanova Men's Soccer Head Coach 

In his second season as steward of the men's soccer program, Tom Carlin has begun to lay the foundation for an exciting future at Villanova. Over the course of his time on the job, Carlin has worked diligently to enhance the total program. The Wildcats have landed a pair of decorated recruiting classes since his promotion from the assistant coaching spot he held in 2007 and reached the BIG EAST Tournament in his first season at the helm. What's more, there has been an active outreach to the program's alumni base, the development of a new web site (vusoccer.com), and a continued emphasis on dedication to the community. more . . .

 

Zach Thornton: Villanova Men's Soccer Associate Head Coach 

Former Major League Soccer Goalkeeper of the Year Zach Thornton has joined the Villanova men’s soccer staff as an associate head coach. Thornton comes to Villanova from the staff of Loyola University, where he served as an assistant coach/goalkeeping coach. 

Zach is a terrific addition to our soccer program,” stated Villanova head coach Tom Carlin. “As a six-time MLS all-star who also earned nine caps playing for the U.S. national team, he has an incredible understanding of what it takes to excel at the highest level. His technical skill, experience and energy are a perfect fit for our staff.” more...

B.J. Callaghan

Steve Sawyer: Villanova Men's Soccer Assistant Coach 

Steve Sawyer joined the Villanova men's soccer staff in March 2011 after two years as the assistant at Connecticut College.

"Steve is a great addition to our staff," stated head coach Tom Carlin. "He certainly brings a wealth of knowledge about the game as he learned from one of the best while playing under Head Coach Mike Noonan at Brown University. Steve's passion for the game and commitment to the coaching profession made him the perfect candidate." more . . .

   
 

2013: ELITE 100 CAMP STAFF (7/2 - 7/5)

Tim Lenahan

Tim Lenahan: Northwestern University Men's Soccer Head Coach 

When Tim Lenahan was hired at Northwestern prior to the 2001 season, he had already displayed a keen ability to build programs--first at his alma mater, Richard Stockton College, then at Lafayette College.

And after 11 seasons in Evanston and six NCAA tournament appearances in the past eight years, not only has the reputation been cemented, Lenahan has proven himself to be one of the premier college coaches in the game today. Lenahan's career coaching record stands at an impressive 237-149-48 (.601), which ranks him among the national leaders in winning percentage among Division I coaches. more . . .

Rob Dallas: Cabrini College Men's Soccer Head Coach 

Cabrini College assistant men's soccer coach Rob Dallas has been promoted to head coach, replacing Cabrini alum and 2006 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee Glen Jaskelewicz, who stepped down following the 2011 campaign. more . . .

Matt Viggiano

Matt Viggiano: Marist College Men's Soccer Head Coach 

Matt Viggiano begins his fifth year leading his alma mater's men's soccer program. In 2010, Viggiano looks to guide the young Red Foxes back into the conference tournament, which they have reached six times, and the NCAA tournament, a place they have visited three times since the turn of the century. In his first three seasons, Marist has reached the quarterfinals of the MAAC Tournament, and he has placed seven members of his squad on the MAAC All-Rookie Team. He has served as a mentor for first team all-conference and third team all-region performer Krystian Witkowski. more . . .

Rob Nydick

Rob Nydick: Arcadia University Men's Soccer Head CoachArcadia Logo

Nydick joins Arcadia as the 6th head coach in the program’s history, and will also serve as the transportation and scheduling coordinator for the department. Nydick, who holds a bachelor's degree in Physical Education from East Stroudsburg, went on to earn his master's degree in Sport Management from ESU. more . . .

Ptah Myers: Philadelphia University Men's Soccer Head Coach  

Philadelphia University Athletic Director Tom Shirley has announced the hiring of Ptah Myers as the men's soccer program's 12th head coach.  Myers is the Ram's first-ever African American coach more...

Dennis Bohn: Lafayette University Men's Soccer Head Coach  

In 11 seasons under the guidance of Dennis Bohn, the Lafayette the men's soccer program has produced nothing but winning teams. Bohn has led the Leopards to 11 consecutive winning seasons more...

   
 

2013: ELITE 200 (7/21 - 7/24) AND FUTURE STARS CAMPS (7/24 - 7/27)

Ryan Hess

Ryan Hess: Lehigh University Men's Soccer Assistant Coach 

Lehigh head men’s soccer coach Dean Koski has named Ryan Hess as a new assistant coach, rounding out the current staff of Koski, Michael Benn and Michael O’Connell. more . . .

Scott Gyllenborg

Scott Gyllenborg: Colgate University Men's Soccer Assistant CoachColgate

Gyllenborg comes to Colgate after serving as an assistant coach at the University of Indianapolis in 2011. more...

   

Mike Hurley

Mike Hurley: Lafayette College Men's Soccer Assistant CoachDennis Bohn 

In his first season with the Leopards, Michael Hurley has a wealth of coaching experience at the youth level.  He is currently a member of the NJSA 04 (New Jersey Soccer Academy) coaching staff. NJSA is a USSF Developmental Academy Club. more...

 

Tony Pacella: Amherst University Men's Soccer Assistant CoachArcadia Logo        

Tony joined the Amherst coaching staff in March after spending the 2011 season volunteering as an assistant at Temple University. A native of Sinking Spring, Pa., he was a four-year starter and two-time All-Conference selection at Elizabethtown College, where he graduated in 2011 with a degree in business administration and a concentration in finance. more . . .

Mike Montross: Georgetown University Men's Soccer Assistant Coach       

Mike Montross is beginning his second season at Georgetown. He joined the Hoya staff from Dickinson College where he was a four-year starter and letter winner for the Red Devils. He is involved in all aspects of the program including coaching, scouting and marketing. more . . .

Greig Edwards: Philadelphia University Men's Soccer Assistant Coach        

 

Brian Merriam: Susquehanna University Men's Soccer Assistant Coach       

BJ Merriam will be the new assistant coach for the upcoming 2012 season and will work primarily with the goalkeepers. Merriam had a stellar playing career for the Crusaders (2007-11), starting 54 matches and playing over 4,800 minutes in goal. more . . .

Andrew Brady: Cabrini College Men's Soccer Assistant Coach Arcadia Logo        

Andrew Brady is in his fourth season as an assistant coach with the Cabrini men’s soccer team in 2012. Brady was a four-year letterwinner with the Cavaliers from 2002-06, starting two seasons at the goalkeeper position as a junior and senior. Cabrini advanced to the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference – now the Colonial States Athletic Conference – playoffs during Brady’s freshman season. more . . .

Rob Irvine: University of Pennsylvania Assistant Coach Arcadia Logo        

Rob Irvine enters his sixth season with the Quakers in 2011. Irvine arrived in Philadelphia after a successful two-year stint at College of the Southwest—an NAIA school located in Hobbs, N.M.—as head coach of both the men’s and women’s teams. more . . .

Bryan Green: Drexel University Assistant Coach Arcadia Logo        

Green joins the Drexel men’s soccer coaching staff this season as Head Coach Doug Hess’ top confidant. Green, a 1997 Elizabethtown College graduate, joins the Dragons after serving as an assistant coach at West Virginia for the last seven years. more . . .

 

2013: ELITE 100 SESSION II (7/24 - 7/27) HEAD COACHES

Doug Hess: Drexel University Men's Soccer Head Coach 

In January of 2010, Doug Hess became the fifth head coach in the 62-year history of Drexel men's soccer. Hess comes to Drexel after a successful eight-year tenure as head coach at Campbell University. more ...

Rob Nydick

Rob Nydick: Arcadia University Men's Soccer Head CoachArcadia Logo        

Nydick joins Arcadia as the 6th head coach in the program’s history, and will also serve as the transportation and scheduling coordinator for the department. Nydick, who holds a bachelor's degree in Physical Education from East Stroudsburg, went on to earn his master's degree in Sport Management from ESU. more . . .

Ptah Myers: Philadelphia University Men's Soccer Head Coach  

Philadelphia University Athletic Director Tom Shirley has announced the hiring of Ptah Myers as the men's soccer program's 12th head coach.  Myers is the Ram's first-ever African American coach more...

Steve Blumenthal: Immaculata University Men's Soccer Head Coach        

The 2012 season marks Stephen Blumenthal's second season at the helm of Immaculata's men’s soccer program. The Mighty Macs went 5-13-1 overall and 2-6-1 in the CSAC during Blumenthal's first season in 2011. Midfielder T.J. Jappah earned All-CSAC First Team recognition, and the Mighty Macs placed 14 members on the CSAC All-Academic Team.more . . .

Corbin Sutton: Shenandoah University Head Coach Arcadia Logo        

Shenandoah University entered a new era in its men's soccer program in the spring of 2011 with the addition of Corbin Sutton as its new head coach. Sutton came to Shenandoah after spending the previous two seasons as an assistant men's soccer coach at the United States Merchant Academy in Kings Point, N.Y. and is the fourth head coach in SU history. more . . .