Any ideas who's in the final interviews for W&L? I can't come up with one other than Freeman -and my fingers are crossed for him.

Lumumba Shabazz stepping down as Kalamazoo head men's soccer coach after 12 seasons and 100 wins

https://hornets.kzoo.edu/sports/msoc/2023-24/releases/20240529opkrgz

I'm not familiar with Kalamazoo. However, the (assistant) coaches I might have expected to be on the list have already made moves.

W&L has their new coach. Apologies, but will let the school make the official announcement.

Quote from: Another Mom on May 29, 2024, 08:00:17 PMW&L has their new coach. Apologies, but will let the school make the official announcement.

Congratulations!  I'm sure you'll do a great job! 

Quote from: Kuiper on May 29, 2024, 08:13:35 PM

Quote from: Another Mom on May 29, 2024, 08:00:17 PMW&L has their new coach. Apologies, but will let the school make the official announcement.

Congratulations!  I'm sure you'll do a great job! 

Lol. Although I often think I should be put in charge of some teams. Not W&L; they seem to do ok without the benefit of my wisdom . . .

Bethany (WV) has hired Matt Wolf as its new men's soccer head coach

https://www.bethanybison.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240522mel78c

Former Whitworth and Occidental assistant coach comes to Bethany from Louisiana State University at Eunice, a junior college where he went 24-8-1 in two years.

Any members or @SimpleCoach familiar with Coach Lumumba Shabazz?

Stevenson hires Lafayette AC Charlie Johnson as its new men's soccer HC

https://gomustangsports.com/news/2024/5/31/mens-soccer-charlie-johnson-named-mens-soccer-coach.aspx

QuotePrior to his time in Easton, Johnson was the assistant and goalkeeper coach at PSU-Harrisburg, as the Nittany Lions won the then North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) title and went to the NCAA tournament for the first time in school history in 2019. Johnson guided PSU-Harrisburg to a new single-season win record in program history (15 wins) and ranked first in Division III in regular season shutouts with 12. From 2017-2019 served as the first assistant and goalkeeper coach at nearby McDaniel College, leading the Green Terror to their first winning season and playoff berth in 12 years. The Green Terror posted its best defensive record for goals-against in 20 years.
 
Johnson attended York College of Pennsylvania, where he had a four-year playing career that included a Capital Athletic Conference title and a trip to the NCAA Division III Sweet Sixteen in 2013. He was a two-year team captain and appeared in 56 games for the Spartans, fourth all-time. Johnson also ranks in the top five of all goalkeeper records at York College of PA.

Quote from: Hillcountryview on May 30, 2024, 02:19:16 PMAny members or @SimpleCoach familiar with Coach Lumumba Shabazz?

Ten years at Kalamazoo before announcing he would step down the day before you asked about him:  https://hornets.kzoo.edu/sports/msoc/coaches/shabazz?view=bio

Quote from: Ron Boerger on June 03, 2024, 01:54:15 PM

Quote from: Hillcountryview on May 30, 2024, 02:19:16 PMAny members or @SimpleCoach familiar with Coach Lumumba Shabazz?

Ten years at Kalamazoo before announcing he would step down the day before you asked about him:  https://hornets.kzoo.edu/sports/msoc/coaches/shabazz?view=bio

I think the question was prompted by my post about the announcement of his departure the day it happened (but if not then we need to get @Hillcountryview to start a Fall 2024 predictions thread so we can find out now who is winning it all this season!).

Trinity TX assistant Ross Fitzpatrick leaving for a similar role at D1 Southern Methodist.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C7xJQvKyGRb/?igsh=MTBkN2MwOXh6YWN5MA==

Quote from: Kuiper on June 03, 2024, 03:27:40 PM

Quote from: Ron Boerger on June 03, 2024, 01:54:15 PM

Quote from: Hillcountryview on May 30, 2024, 02:19:16 PMAny members or @SimpleCoach familiar with Coach Lumumba Shabazz?

Ten years at Kalamazoo before announcing he would step down the day before you asked about him:  https://hornets.kzoo.edu/sports/msoc/coaches/shabazz?view=bio

I think the question was prompted by my post about the announcement of his departure the day it happened (but if not then we need to get @Hillcountryview to start a Fall 2024 predictions thread so we can find out now who is winning it all this season!).

@Kuiper, you are correct. After reading your post, I just started thinking about all of the promotions we've seen this year (especially some well-know Asst's becoming HC's) and simply wondered who was left on the carousel.

SUNY Delhi's Head Coach EJ Reutemann announced on the team instagram that he was moving on.

QuoteIt has been an honor to lead and learn alongside this team over the last three years. Together, we made the transition to Division III, competed in conference championship games and ended statistically ranked at the top of the country. We also individually and collectively navigated the twists and turns that life takes us on, benefitting from the support of the team along the way.  I hope that you take those well-deserved moments of success, personal growth and meaningful experiences with you as lasting memories. I know I will.

Players, fans, families, colleagues and friends: Thank you all the from the bottom of my heart for believing in me and showing up for SUNY Delhi Men's Soccer, your support has meant more than words can say.

Just remember that when the lights shine the brightest and the cameras are rolling, keep on putting on the show as your most authentic selves. I can't wait to see what you do next.   

Always and Forever a Bronco. Thank you 🙏 🐴

-Coach

Didn't take long to find out where Reutemann was going, though, as Babson announced he was joining them as a new assistant coach

Tough to happen this late in the year, but it sounds like he left on good terms, which is not surprising given how well he has done at Delhi.  He may have had personal reasons for needing to move.

https://generalssports.com/news/2024/6/7/lumumba-shabazz-tabbed-as-w-ls-next-mens-soccer-coach.aspx?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3nNogC04hdLkd7fOEOkXgbjOYcNuqV9rCg-81X2H62ACuhPR1Cgt2ZZMs_aem_AS2L8qtK_HYvsWvI4aEwvnQRf1FDghto_rG50oVwdd1PK369ycztdhJXqj12j_KleEyDAnf5oCNuUIeg9Vb5SlWo