Villanova Men's Soccer Program and Camps

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 . . .

B.J. Callaghan: Villanova Men's Soccer Assistant Coach

In the spring of 2009 BJ Callaghan was promoted to the role of top assistant to head coach Tom Carlin.

"BJ has done a tremendous job since he joined our staff last year," stated Carlin in making the announcement. "We are very pleased to be able to promote him to the lead assistant position. His on the field knowledge, energy in training sessions, very high work rate in the office and dedication to the Villanova University community makes him more than qualified for this position. more . . .

Shane Rineer: Villanova Men's Soccer Assistant Coach

After spending the 2008 season as a volunteer assistant coach at Villanova, Shane Rineer was elevated to an assistant coaching position in the spring of 2009. more . . .

Jim Curtin: Villanova Men's Soccer Assistant Coach

Jim Curtin joined Chivas USA in a trade with the Chicago Fire in January 2008, and the big defender played 18 games (15 starts) for the Red-and-White. Curtin was fan favorite for the Fire, he was an important part of the team's defense for seven seasons after he was selected with the 29th pick of the 2001 Major League Soccer SuperDraft. more . . .

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Michael Bonelli: Slippery Rock Men's Soccer Head Coach (SESSION II)

Michael Bonelli, former assistant coach at Wright State University, was named Thursday as Slippery Rock University's head men's soccer coach in an announcement from SRU director of athletics Paul Lueken more . . .

Kevin Coleman: LaSalle University Men's Soccer Assistant Coach (SESSION I and II)

Kevin starts his second season as an assistant coach at La Salle. Coaching runs in Coleman’s blood as his father roamed the Explores sideline for 20 year’s and Coleman was also a standout player at La Salle graduating in 2005. more . . .

Rob Dallas: Cabrini University Men's Soccer Assistant Coach (SESSION I)

Rob Dallas is in his fourth season as an assistant coach with the Cabrini men’s soccer team in 2009.

Previously, Dallas worked as an assistant coach for the Radnor High School boys’ soccer team, helping lead the squad to the 2004 PIAA Class AA State Championship. The Radnor, Pa., native played soccer, basketball and lacrosse during his prep career. more . . .

Doug Hess: Drexel University Men's Soccer Head Coach (SESSION II)

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 ...

Ryszard Gorski: Fordham University Men's Soccer Assistant Coach (SESSION II)

Brent Jacquette: Widener University Men's Soccer Head Coach (SESSION I)

Brent Jacquette has been named the ninth head coach in the program’s history.  Jacquette already has played a key role with the program in preparing and implementing practices, instituting goal setting and assisting in personnel issues.  more ...

Ptah Myers: Philadelphia University Men's Soccer Head Coach  (SESSION I) 

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

Rob Nydick: Arcadia Men's Soccer Head Coach (SESSION I)       

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 . . .

Tim Oswald: Rutgers-Camden Men's Soccer Head Coach (SESSION II)

Tim Oswald continued to raise the bar for Rutgers-Camden soccer in his second season as the Scarlet Raptors’ head coach. For the second consecutive season, Oswald’s team finished in the New Jersey Athletic Conference Top 4 during the regular season, reached the NJAC playoffs, won 13 games and capped its campaign by winning the ECAC Metro championship. more . . .

Devin Rensing: Colgate Men's Soccer Assistant Coach (SESSION II)

Devin Rensing was named Colgate University assistant men's soccer coach in June 2007. Rensing comes to Colgate from the University of Central Arkansas, where he was the assistant men’s soccer coach during the 2006-07 academic year.  more . . .

Trevor Singer: Temple University Men's Soccer Assistant Coach (SESSION II)

Trevor Singer joins the Temple men's soccer program after being an assistant coach at the University of Maine for two seasons.  ...more

Joe Taylor: Eastern University Men's Soccer Assistant Coach (SESSION I and II)

Joe Taylor joins the Eastern University staff following four very successful seasons as a player at Villanova University. Three times, Coach Taylor earned recognition on the Philadelphia Soccer 7 All Star team and he also earned Soccer 7 Rookie of the Year honors in 2005. A two-time captain at Villanova, Taylor also earned recognition as the Wildcats' offensive MVP in 2008...more

Sean Topping: Muhlenberg Men's Soccer Head Coach (SESSION I)

Sean Topping was named head coach of the Muhlenberg men’s soccer team in the summer of 2002 and has led the Mules to a 72-35-8 (.661) record, two Centennial Conference championships and three NCAA bids in his six seasons.more . . .