NESCAC

[Once_A_Metro_Always_A_Red]

An interesting side note: I was watching the video of the Brandeis men doing community service by talking to a local elementary school PE class, and discovered who I believe to be - if not his long-lost twin - Serpone hanging around with the Brandeis squad in the last minute of the video. Didn't realize that he was in Virginia, but I personally think it's pretty cool to see him spending time with colleagues like Coven (and Margolis), as I'm sure there is extensive mutual respect between the two.

LOL respect for Serpone amongst other DIII coaches *crying laughing emoji*

[amh63]

Congrats to the Jumbos! Another CAC title! 

[blooter442]

LOL respect for Serpone amongst other DIII coaches *crying laughing emoji*

Ten consecutive NCAA appearances, who knows how many NESCAC titles, and a national championship. Even considering his sideline antics, I'm sure that he is well-respected by his peers.

[Ishmael55]

First Team

Pos.   First   Class   School   Hometown
K   Chris Moura   Sr.   Rhode Island College   Rumford, R.I.
D   Justin Aoyama   Sr.   Amherst College   Narbeth, Pa.
D   Xavier Carty   Sr.   Johnson & Wales University   Mount Vernon, N.Y.
D   Marcelo Cunha   Jr.   University Of Massachusetts-Boston   Goiania, Brazil
D   Jackson Lehnhart   Sr.   Amherst College   Juneau, Alaska
M   Bryce Ciambella   Sr.   Amherst College   Ocala, Fla.
M   Willie Clemons   Jr.   Thomas College   Paget, Bermuda
M   Caleb Cole   Sr.   Gordon College   Coatesville, Pa.
M   Patrick Devlin   Sr.   Connecticut College   Washington Crossing, Pa.
M   Denis Martinez   So.   University Of Massachusetts-Boston   Chelsea, Mass.
M   Josh Ocel   Sr.   Brandeis University   North Attleboro, Mass.
M   Mohammed Rashid   Sr.   Williams College   Accra, Ghana
F   Luke Alvaro   Sr.   Springfield College   Chicopee, Mass.
F   Gaston Becherano   Sr.   Tufts University   Hollywood, Fla.
F   Komla Dogbey   Jr.   Rhode Island College   Providence, R.I.
F   Matt Vidal   Sr.   University Of Massachusetts-Dartmouth   New Bedford, Mass.
Second Team

Pos.   First   Class   School   Hometown
K   Gregory Sydor   Sr.   Middlebury College   Madison, Conn.
D   Kofi Abankroh   Sr.   Babson College   Worcester, Mass.
D   Benjamin Gradert   Jr.   Gordon College   Hudson, Ohio
D   Daniel Sullivan   Sr.   Tufts University   Brooklyn, N.Y.
M   Emmett Basaca   Jr.   Wentworth Institute of Technology   San Diego, Calif.
M   Kevin Davis   Sr.   Wheaton College (Mass.)   Beacon, N.Y.
M   Daniel Sullivan   Sr.   Rhode Island College   Pawtucket, R.I.
M   Moctar Niang   So.   Bowdoin College   New York, N.Y.
M   Moab Schiers   Sr.   Norwich University   South Weber, Utah
F   Zack Blais   Sr.   Clark University   Tiverton, R.I.
F   Gregory Conrad   Sr.   Middlebury College   Peabody, Mass.
F   Adam Glaser   Sr.   Middlebury College   Washington, D.C.
F   Adam Labrie   So.   Thomas College   Yarmouth, Me.
F   Christopher Martin   Sr.   Amherst College   Philadelphia, Pa.
F   Noah Martins   So.   Wentworth Institute of Technology   Dartmouth, Mass.
F   Amara Sesay   Jr.   Wheaton College (Mass.)   Bronx, N.Y.
Third Team

Pos.   First   Class   School   Hometown
K   Christian Alcorn   Sr.   Williams College   Richmond, Va.
D   Ryan Cohane   Jr.   Endicott College   Easton, Conn.
D   Luke Eckels   Fr.   Hamilton College   Ridgewood, N.J.
D   Austin Read   Jr.   United States Coast Guard   Takoma Park, Md.
D   Michael Skarbelis   Jr.   New England College   North Andover, Mass.
M   Tobias Gimand   Sr.   Trinity College   Copenhagen, Denmark
M   Zach Halliday   Sr.   Tufts University   Cranbury, N.J.
M   Mohamed Kenawy   So.   University Of Massachusetts-Boston   Revere, Mass.
M   Alex McCormick   Sr.   Castleton University   Starkboro, Vt.
M   Brendan Nemes   Jr.   Worcester Polytechnic   Kingston, Mass.
M   Daniel O'Grady   So.   Middlebury College   New York, N.Y.
F   Ronaldinho Diniz   Fr.   Wheaton College (Mass.)   Brockton., Mass.
F   Ethan Ellsworth   Jr.   Bowdoin College   Greenlawn, N.Y.
F   Denali Sexton   Jr.   Colby-Sawyer College   Barrington, R.I.
F   Ocane Williamson   Fr.   University Of Massachusetts-Boston   St. Catherine, Jamaica
F   Jacob Zimmerman   Sr.   Norwich University   Litchfield, N.H.


SHOCKED that Scott Greenwood was not on this list. Also pretty surprised Weinstein and/or Woodhouse didn't make the list as I wasn't very high on Alcorn or Moura from RIC

Seems strange to me that with 16 NESCAC student-athletes receiving All-region recognition , two Wesleyan Players who were 1st team all NESCAC, Gruner ( a 4 time 1st team selection) and Cowie-Haskel ( I think a 2 time 1st team selection) get no recognition at the region level.

[nescac1]

Congrats to Tufts.  Pretty amazing that with all the national success Williams, Midd and Amherst have had, Tufts is the first NESCAC team to win two titles.  For a team to have zero wins in its first three games -- all against meh competition -- and then end the regular / NESCAC tourney season with two straight losses to a non-NCAA Bowdoin team, and then win the national title while only surrendering a single goal, is beyond remarkable.  I think there can no longer be any doubt that NESCAC is the best conference in D3 soccer, and hopefully future tourneys will reflect that by including more NESCAC squads.

Great that Shapiro also represents Middlebury via his undergraduate ties.  I have to think, with such immense success so quickly at Tufts, and with all of his D1 assistant coaching experience, a lot of D1 schools will be coming knocking.  He can probably have his choice of some good jobs at high-academic D1 schools if he so desires ...

[oldonionbag]

Was just thinking the same thing. Mr Right - I will defer to you for the gossip on Shapiro's desire/offers to coach at a high-caliber D1 school 

[Brother Flounder]

Was just thinking the same thing. Mr Right - I will defer to you for the gossip on Shapiro's desire/offers to coach at a high-caliber D1 school 

Congrats to the Jumbos.  Wonderful Experience!  Good luck to Shapiro as well, wherever he ends up (including Tufts!).....

[Mr.Right]

A few points:

1. I have no inside info on Shapiro nor am I inside his head so I have no idea what he is thinking about in terms of a career path. I have been around long enough to see many coaches go in many different directions for various reasons and with mixed results. My point is if he WANTED to go D1 this would HAVE TO be the time to do it. He has an exceptional resume with a 4 year playing career at Middlebury, D1 assistant experience at Georgetown, D3 head coaching experience with 2 national titles in his 6 years at Tufts . A massive turn around for a once doormat Nescac team when former coach Ralph Ferrigno basically gave up in the mid 2000's. He must be in his mid 40's which is a perfect time to make a move because if you wait to long and get to around 50 you will most likely lose your chance.

2. Harvard---With the fiasco at Harvard this season and them cancelling their season I cannot believe the current coach will survive, even though this was all sone before he got there. There will be pressure to fire him and Shapiro would be an absolute great fit for Harvard. I believe he applied they when it open after Jaime Clark left for Creighton but was passed over for Carl Junot who ran Harvard into the ground and was fired after only 3 years because of massive player/parent complaints, etc.

3. There have been plenty of examples of D3 coaches leaving great situations for D1 jobs that were not great fits. Usually this is because of the massive egos on some of these coaches. John O'Connor left U Chicago I think in 2005 to go to URI. O'Connor did nothing special at Chicago as I believe he qualified for the NCAA's once in 10 years there. URI hired him and he left a "safe" job at Chicago for a situation that was going to be tough. He had to follow longtime legend Ed Bradley at URI who had fantastic success recruiting foreign players and blending them in with local kids. O'Connor had NO SUCCESS and ran the program into the ground because of a loss of scholarships which was not his fault but when AD"S change in D1 they can take away your scholarships and give them to more beneficial programs like mens basketball and football. So he gets fired at URI and I am guessing in his mid 50's and IS LUCKY to catch on at Castleton St as their Head Coach. Certainly not the career path he was expecting. There are numerous examples of this...Think O'Leary at Bowdoin leaving for TFC. Disaster. He was lucky to catch on at UMASS and that will be his last job. Point is KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GETTING INTO....Ivy League and Patriot League jobs are usually very safe.

[lastguyoffthebench]

LOL respect for Serpone amongst other DIII coaches *crying laughing emoji*

Ten consecutive NCAA appearances, who knows how many NESCAC titles, and a national championship. Even considering his sideline antics, I'm sure that he is well-respected by his peers.

Winning and respect... not mutually exclusive.

[NEsoccerfan]

LOL respect for Serpone amongst other DIII coaches *crying laughing emoji*

Ten consecutive NCAA appearances, who knows how many NESCAC titles, and a national championship. Even considering his sideline antics, I'm sure that he is well-respected by his peers.

Winning and respect... not mutually exclusive.

Agreed

[Once_A_Metro_Always_A_Red]

LOL respect for Serpone amongst other DIII coaches *crying laughing emoji*

Ten consecutive NCAA appearances, who knows how many NESCAC titles, and a national championship. Even considering his sideline antics, I'm sure that he is well-respected by his peers.

Winning and respect... not mutually exclusive.

Agreed

Are they envious oh his success? Probably. Do they respect him as a coach and character? The conversations I've had with D3 college coaches lead me believe they think he's a stain on the profession.

[blooter442]

Winning and respect... not mutually exclusive.

Agreed

Of course not but...

Are they envious oh his success? Probably. Do they respect him as a coach and character? The conversations I've had with D3 college coaches lead me believe they think he's a stain on the profession.

...as someone who has spoken with a handful of D3 coaches myself, I've not had this experience. Sure, I bet a few of them think he's a bit over the top, but from what I can tell he is well-respected in general.

[Mr.Right]

Serpone has leveled off finally after 10 years. When he first came into the league he was absolutely not respected or liked. That has changed over time and after coaches got to know him off the field they liked him. Game day is a different story though

[Jump4Joy]

We can all learn from that observation.
The advantage of age and experience: We evolve!

[blooter442]

We can all learn from that observation.
The advantage of age and experience: We evolve!

Well, usually, anyway...I think Trump, McConnell, Sessions, etc. are examples of those who haven't quite "evolved" and have perhaps gone the other way as they've aged. 😂 😂 😂

Sorry, I know this is no place for politics, but that was just too good to resist.

Even so, as Mr.Right said, I think there is a big difference between game day and off the pitch. It's much easier to appreciate your competitors as fellow human beings when they aren't simply demonized as the "enemy" but as, you know, a real person because you see them outside the field of competition. When you don't see those people outside of the arena it is easier to develop hostility towards them, but when you see them in a different setting I think it often allows you to have a different – and perhaps more tolerant – perspective.