Villanova Men's Soccer and Camps

Tom Carlin: Villanova Men's Soccer Head Coach (SESSION I and II)

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 (SESSION I and II)

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 . . .

Steve Sawyer: Villanova Men's Soccer Assistant Coach (Session I and II)

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 . . .

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

Joe Taylor returns to Villanova after a one year stint with the Eastern University staff and 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

Jim Curtin: Villanova Men's Soccer Assistant Coach (SESSION I and II)

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 . . .

2011 DIVISION I COACHES ATTENDING

Brian Gill: Georgetown University Men's Soccer Assistant Coach (TBD)

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

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 ...

Ted Priestly: Holy Cross University Men's Soccer Head Coach (TBD)

Mike Hurley: Lafayette College Men's Soccer Assistant Coach (SESSION I and II)       

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...

Bryan Green: Drexel University Men's Soccer Assistant Coach (TBD)       

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...

Bill Boyle: Colgate University Men's Soccer Assistant Coach (TBD)  

Boyle comes to Colgate after serving as an assistant coach at Michigan State for the 2010 season, where he worked primarily with the goalkeepers and coordinating the team's community outreach projects. more...

   

2011 DIVISION II & III COACHES ATTENDING

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

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 . . .

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

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 . . .

Shane Rineer: Amherst College Men's Soccer Assistant Coach (TBD)

Amherst welcomes Shane Rineer to the men’s soccer coaching staff for the 2010 season. Rineer spent the 2008 season as a volunteer assistant at Villanova University and was elevated to an assistant coaching position in the spring of 2009. more . . .

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

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 University Men's Soccer Head Coach (TBD)       

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 (TBD)

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 . . .

Sean Topping: Muhlenberg College Men's Soccer Head Coach (TBD)

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 . . .

Dan DeMasters: Eastern University Men's Soccer Assistant Coach (TBD)

Dan DeMasters joins the Easten University Men's Soccer staff for 2010. DeMasters comes to Eastern following his playing career at Villanova. He brings a passion for the game and an outstanding ability to communicate with current players. He loves teaching the game and has the ability to help young players to raise their level. more . . .

Corbin Sutton: Shenandoah University Men's Soccer Head Coach (TBD)

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. more....

Donald Spangler: Franklin and Marshall University Men's Soccer Assistant Coach (TBD)

In 2010 Donald Spangler served as a volunteer assistant coach in 2010 for Franklin and Marshall and was recently promoted by Head Coach Dan Wagner to an Assistant Coach and recruiting coordinator. ...more