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#285
May 24, 2023, 12:58:17 PM
Adam Pfeifer from Norwich University steps down, replaced by Staige Davis as interim head coach.

https://norwichathletics.com/news/2023/5/5/mens-soccer-coach-pfeifer-steps-down-and-coach-staige-davis-named-interim-head-coach.aspx

Kuiper

#286
May 30, 2023, 03:44:34 PM
Kevin Brenner named head coach at Haverford (removing the interim tag)

https://twitter.com/HCFords_MSoc/status/1663631357204103168?s=20

https://www.haverfordathletics.com/sports/msoc/2022-23/releases/20230530jfnapu

HAVERFORD, Pa. - The Haverford College Athletics Department is pleased to announce that Kevin Brenner has been appointed as the permanent Head Coach of the Men's Soccer Program. Brenner initially joined Haverford in March of 2023 as the Interim Head Coach for the five-week spring season.

"I would like to personally thank Danielle Lynch, the search committee, and the student-athletes for entrusting me with the head coaching position for one of the country's most prestigious academic institutions and historic men's soccer programs," Brenner said. "I look forward to building on the legacy of the incredible coaches who have come before and all that the remarkable student-athletes have established."

Brenner brings a wealth of coaching experience to Haverford, with over 18 years of experience at all three division levels in college athletics. Prior to his time at Haverford, he served as an assistant coach at Division I La Salle University, where he contributed to the team's success, including an Atlantic 10 playoff berth in 2022.

Prior to La Salle, Brenner was the head coach right up the road at Eastern University, leading the Eagles to a 2-2 record in the COVID-shortened 2021 spring season before finishing 10-5-2 in the fall while increasing the roster to 50 players and instilling the program's first ever JV team.

In 2021, Eastern celebrated its second-best start in program history at 7-1-2 and earned a national ranking as high as 17th in the country during the fall campaign.

Prior to his stint at Eastern, Brenner turned around a struggling Elmira College (N.Y.) program in just three years. The Soaring Eagles won nine games in 2019, marking the fourth best season in school history, as the team advanced to the Empire 8 Semifinals for only the sixth time in school history, while a program-record eight players were All-Conference selection and 26 players made the Dean's list in his final season there.

Brenner came to Elmira after two successful years as a head coach at Division II Lake Erie College, and stints as an assistant at the University of Buffalo (Division I), Canisius College (Division I), and Buffalo State (Division III). He played collegiately at Buffalo State.

"I am eager to announce the hiring of Kevin Brenner to lead our men's soccer program," said Lynch. "Kevin comes with extensive coaching experience across all NCAA divisions serving on the NCAA national men's soccer committee in 2018, 2019, and 2021. At the helm, Kevin will execute his vision for the program and start his chapter in the storied history and culture of Haverford men's soccer."

Brenner's playing career began at SUNY Cortland before transferring to Buffalo State, where he served as a two-year captain and helped the team achieve its best record in 20 seasons. After completing his collegiate career, Brenner played for Queen City Football Club of the National Premier Soccer League from 2006 to 2008.

A member of the United Soccer Coaches Association, Brenner holds two USSF Licenses, while completing his USC Advanced Regional, National Diploma, Advance National and Premier Diplomas. He holds a NSCAA (now United Soccer Coaches) Premier Diploma.

What They're Saying About Coach Brenner:

Justin Serpone, Head Coach, Amherst College: "Kevin has proven at each of his coaching stops that he can build a positive team environment, which, in my opinion, is the hardest part of coaching. Haverford is getting a terrific person and coach to lead their program."

Tommy McMenemy, Head Coach, University of Delaware: "Kevin is an exciting hire for the Haverford College Men's Soccer program. He has proven himself to be an excellent recruiter within the region, and knows what it takes to be successful in the college game. He knows how to build a positive and competitive culture within his team, and is a coach the student-athletes will respond to quickly. I have no doubt the program will flourish under his leadership."

Robert Emmett, Assistant Coach, Middlebury College: "Kevin is a great hire to lead the Haverford Men's Soccer program! He is a tireless recruiter that puts his players before himself. He is very disciplined in his approach and holds his players and staff to the highest standards."

BigSoccerFan

#287
May 30, 2023, 04:43:08 PM
Well done Kevin Brenner.  He was never giving his space at Eastern. Quality program.  Quality Coach..

Kuiper

#288
May 31, 2023, 10:50:17 AM Last Edit: May 31, 2023, 11:28:56 AM by Kuiper
Quote from: SierraFD3soccer on May 15, 2023, 10:26:01 AM
Quote from: Hopkins92 on April 26, 2023, 07:12:19 PM
Haverford is too good of a school, in too good of a location, to not be top 4 in the CC.

True, but still one of the crappiest field in CC. May not be the biggest factor, but still a factor players consider when deciding to pay way way too much money.  May be the worst as I think Muhlenberg is getting a new field. Many players do not want to play on crappy fields. FYI, they do have a turf field https://www.google.com/maps/place/Walton+Field,+Haverford+College,+Walton+Ln,+Ardmore,+PA+19003/@40.0076246,-75.3093584,180m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x89c6c06fd29d97e1:0xddedf40ccdce60b8!8m2!3d40.0077759!4d-75.3089661!16s%2Fg%2F11bvtd4p01

Also McDaniel has one the nicest grass fields I've ever seen.

Son was recruited by Shane and spent a weekend with the team in 2017. The field definitely played a factor in his decision. Great decision on his part considering Shane left after 2017.

Not sure if I can post this, but in looking for info on the news of Brenner's hire at Haverford, the Haverford Men's Soccer Instagram story today has a video of Walton Field being redone.

It says "Walton Field!  New Playing Surface Coming Soon" and has a video of a tractor or piece of heavy equipment stripping the existing sod from Walton Field.

So, theoretically that should be better for next year.  At the very least, it probably indicates Brenner knows full well that the field hurts recruiting because has the video posted on Day 1 of his tenure as permanent HC.  He may even have jump-started the work on the new field.

D3 Dad

#290
June 02, 2023, 11:28:44 AM
Sheldon Blue, Roanoke College assistant coach named Head Coach for Randolph College in Lynchburg, VA.

Also Head Coach of VBR Star 04/05 Boys, That had 3 D1 commitments.

https://randolphwildcats.com/news/2023/4/28/mens-soccer-sheldon-blue-named-randolph-head-mens-soccer-coach.aspx

westroadsf

#291
June 03, 2023, 11:15:15 AM
Whitworth's head coach Jeremy Payne steps down. Kevin Moon named interim head coach.

https://whitworthpirates.com/news/2023/5/15/mens-soccer-jeremy-payne-steps-down-as-mens-soccer-coach.aspx

BigSoccerFan

#292
June 03, 2023, 10:21:15 PM
Wonder if he is returning to the east side of the country.

Kuiper

#295
June 07, 2023, 06:14:34 PM
Quote from: blue_jays on June 07, 2023, 05:22:26 PM
UChicago is open again, Sitch jumping to D1
https://athletics.uchicago.edu/sports/msoc/2022-23/releases/20230607hu06bg

Wow! Talking about leaving while on top. 

Chicago is still strong and has lots of talent, but this was always going to a challenging year for the coach to replace Griffin and Wada and motivate the players to avoid the post-championship hangover.  it will be interesting to see if they will try to hire a new coach now or just name Mauro interim for the fall season to allow a full search.  He's been an assistant at a variety of stops, but never a head coach in college.

EnmoreCat

#296
June 07, 2023, 07:52:36 PM
If nothing else and not that we really needed it, but it serves as a reminder that there are good things happening in D3. 

blue_jays

#297
June 07, 2023, 11:49:22 PM
Quote from: Kuiper on June 07, 2023, 06:14:34 PM
Quote from: blue_jays on June 07, 2023, 05:22:26 PM
UChicago is open again, Sitch jumping to D1
https://athletics.uchicago.edu/sports/msoc/2022-23/releases/20230607hu06bg

Wow! Talking about leaving while on top. 

Chicago is still strong and has lots of talent, but this was always going to a challenging year for the coach to replace Griffin and Wada and motivate the players to avoid the post-championship hangover.  it will be interesting to see if they will try to hire a new coach now or just name Mauro interim for the fall season to allow a full search.  He's been an assistant at a variety of stops, but never a head coach in college.

While losing the 2 best defenders in school history will hurt, their replacements (D1 transfer and Gomas) are the best possible scenario. Also people overlook Moonesinghe, but he was outstanding playing alongside those guys and made a huge leap in 2022.
Considering that it's already summer, I'd make Mauro the interim this year and do the coach search after the season. IMO he's top notch, let's see what he can do in the lead chair. UChicago's last 2 hires were internal people (Flinn and Sitch) who know how to recruit to UChicago (one of the toughest schools in the nation to get into). Both were home run hires, because they knew what kind of players they needed to play their possession-based, highly-technical brand of soccer.
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