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[Kuiper]

Appears as though Augusto Lima has left Clarkson for an assistant position at Holy Cross under former Union Coach Matt Brown.
 
https://goholycross.com/news/2025/1/16/mens-soccer-holy-cross-names-augusto-lima-assistant-mens-soccer-coach.aspx

Lima is a good coach, but he has yo-yo'd so much between DIII and DI and between upstate NY and Boston in the last 4 years that's hard to know whether he's trying to move up the ladder or can't decide between two parallel paths.

[Kuiper]

Jacob Weinshank Named Men's Soccer Head Coach at Greensboro

Greensboro College Athletics has announced the hiring of their 17th men's soccer head coach in program history, Jacob Weinshank. Weinshank comes from NCAA Division I Bowling Green State University, where he has been the assistant coach for the men's soccer team since 2023.

Weinshank played his collegiate soccer at NCAA Division III Salve Regina University in Newport, RI. There he was a 2014 Commonwealth Coast Conference Senior Scholar Athlete of the Year, a 2014 National Soccer Coaches Association of America Scholar All-East Region, and a key part of the 2012 CCC championship team that appeared in the NCAA Tournament.

While the assistant coach at Bowling Green State University, Weinshank was a crucial part of the team's scouting and recruiting efforts, coached a MAC Hermann semifinalist, an MLS SuperDraft selection, two All-Americans, two All-Region players, five All-Conference players that included the Conference Defensive Player of the Year, three All-Tournament players, six Conference Player of the Week award winners, four appearances on TopDrawerSoccer Team of the Week, two TopDrawerSoccer Midseason Top 100 Honorees, and six CSC Academic All-District Players. In addition, the program earned a conference championship game appearance, which was the team's first MVC championship match.

Previous to Bowling Green State, Weinshank was an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of North Florida from 2018-2023. There he was the lead recruiter, carried out the team's training and match management, and coached eight All-Conference players, eight Freshman All-Conference players, fifteen Conference Player of the Week recipients, seven All-Academic Team players, and a Conference Scholar Athlete of the Year award winner. The team also reached four ASUN conference tournaments which included a semifinal round appearance.

Weinshank began his coaching career with Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, ME from 2017-2018, serving as an assistant coach. There he served the program in multiple areas, including scouting, team training, team travel, and social media management. The team also reached their first conference semifinals in five years.

[Ron Boerger]

Gabe Kuhn, former HC at Alfred State, named men's HC at Ithaca.  Alfred was 13-3-3 (6-0-2 in AMCC play) this season. 

[mngopher]

Big news out of Minnesota

Gustavus Adolphus head coach Tudor Flintham Steps Down after 7 years

Gustavus men's soccer head coach Tudor Flintham announced his resignation today after seven years with the program. Over the course of six full seasons plus four games during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Flintham led the Gusties to an overall record of 92-20-18 and went 51-6-7 in the MIAC. Flintham boasts the highest winning percentage (.777) in program history among coaches with at least six years at Gustavus.
 
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In seven seasons at Gustavus, Flintham guided the Gusties to four MIAC regular season championships (2018, 19, 22, 24), one conference playoff title (2019), and five NCAA tournament appearances (2018, 19, 22, 23, 24), including hosting the 2022 and 2024 NCAA regionals. In 2022, Flintham and the Gusties won the regional and advanced to the national quarterfinals for the first time since 2005. That year, Flintham was voted MIAC Coach of the Year and the Gustavus coaching staff was recognized as the United Soccer Coaches North Region Staff of the Year. Flintham also earned MIAC Coach of the Year his first season in 2018 after winning the regular season championship.
 
"I'm beyond proud of what we have achieved this season and the years since I arrived in 2018," said Flintham. "There is a mandate at Gustavus to build on what has come before. To write new interesting chapters in what is a special story. It's a privilege to watch and help new generations of Gusties tell their tale. These chapters are ones which will be read for years to come.

Gustavus is a very strong program, and probably one of the best jobs in the upper Midwest. They should be able to attract a sitting head coach if they want to.

Some names to watch for this one:
Greg Holker - current Augsburg HC. A GAC grad who has been the HC at Augsburg for about 20 years. Has had some success at Augsburg (I think a Sweet 16 run a while back), a program that was an absolute mess when he took over. Not sure if he is interested as he was not the last time the GAC job opened up about 8 years ago, but I would think they have to consider him if he wants it.
Joe Hartwell - current Carleton assistant. Another GAC grad who was recently inducted into the Gustavus Athletics Hall of Fame. Has been an assistant coach at GAC and Carleton (two of the better MIAC programs) for the last 15 years. Lots of youth soccer connections including MN Thunder Academy, which is probably the top youth club in MN.
Tyler Oliver - current Hamline HC. Has had a couple nice seasons at Hamline to begin his coaching career. Won 14 games in 2024 which is Hamline's best season in as long as I can remember. Former Gustavus assistant coach, including when they went to the Elite Eight in 2022. Twin brother of St Olaf HC Justin Oliver which would be a fun dynamic for two of the MIAC's top programs.

[SierraFD3soccer]

May have reported before, but Mike Singleton appears to be out on his own - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-singleton-4a46084/  while still listed as Goucher's womens coach.

So a team in the Maryland,DC,northern VA and southern PA area will be lucky to have him and Goucher will continue to be dysfunctional.

[CU_GKnight]

https://clarksonathletics.com/news/2025/1/23/carter-lincoln-returns-as-head-coach-for-clarkson-mens-soccer-program.aspx

Carter Lincoln is returning to Clarkson for a second-term after two years as an assistant at Syracuse.  I can says this is the best case scenario after Augusto moved on.

[Flying Weasel]

May have reported before, but Mike Singleton appears to be out on his own - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-singleton-4a46084/  while still listed as Goucher's womens coach.

So a team in the Maryland,DC,northern VA and southern PA area will be lucky to have him and Goucher will continue to be dysfunctional.

His post 3 weeks ago (boldface is mine):

   Hi everyone! I'm currently seeking new opportunities and would greatly appreciate
   your support. If you come across any openings or simply wish to reconnect, feel free
   to send me a message or comment below. I'm eager to reestablish connections.
   #OpenToWork
   
   About me & my preferences:
   - Seeking Head Soccer Coach positions. Am a sport psychologist and published
   writer in many domains.
   - Interested in roles in 21204, 33701, and across North America.
   - Previously employed at Goucher College and Washington and Lee University and
   MIT.
   
   Let's connect and explore potential opportunities together!

Assuming those are zip codes (which is a very curious way to communicate where you are looking), that's Townson, MD 21204 and St. Petersburg, FL 33701.

[jknezek]

Just a guess, but the zip codes probably correspond to where his wife can work given why he left W&L.

[Little Giant 89]

As someone who has found himself looking for work on several occasions: what a very strange way to limit your job prospects.

[Another Mom]

I believe Coach Singleton thinks in a different way to most people.

[SierraFD3soccer]

As someone who has found himself looking for work on several occasions: what a very strange way to limit your job prospects.

True, but when one's spouse possibly makes more, then that definitely can limit. He's not a D1 football coach who is going to call the shots as to when they move on to diff. places all around the US. Also, if not the salary exactly, Lexington, while nice, Towson, MD offers many things Lex does not. Maryland is a great place to coach soccer whether college, club or even HS. So many high level clubs need good coaches in this area, plus he would probably be the guru for college soccer whether it be what the kid needs to do - physically/mentally - as well as direct contact to many coaches who he already knows personally or by reputation.

Just think - he could maybe watch one practice and one game and come with amazing feedback directly relevant to improving that team based on what it currently has.

[Hopkins92]

I mean, dude says "...and across North America." Would he prefer to stay in those zip codes? Sure. But he's saying he's open to just about anywhere.

That said, it's an odd way to present it. Up thread, I looked at some opportunities in and around Baltimore at the collegiate level. If you expand that to the entire DMV, and he opens up to prep schools and Jucos...

[Kuiper]

Max Watson named head coach at Mount St. Vincent

Max Watson, a highly touted, up and coming head coach with New York City ties, was announced as the University of Mount Saint Vincent's newest head coach of the men's soccer program on February 1.

Watson will also serve as an Assistant Athletic Director for Academics, where he will work side-by-side with student athletes and coaches across the department to ensure success in the classroom.
 
"I'm incredibly excited to get started and, in-short, I feel immense amounts of gratitude. Thank you to Associate Vice President and Athletic Director, Phil Stern, and the entire search committee for entrusting me with this opportunity to develop both the Men's Soccer Program and Department-Wide Academic Monitoring," Watson told UMSVAthletics.com. "Additionally, I'm deeply appreciative of Ken Kurtz, Andrew Laurenzano, and the rest of my coaching staff - alongside Dan Wagner, Dr. Dave Diles, Justin Manjares, and my mentors who have invested so much in me. Ready to get to work!"
 
Watson's most recent stop was with Skyline Conference rival SUNY Maritime, where he spent the last two seasons Despite the brief stint with the Privateers, UMSV's newest leader left an indelible mark on the program. Watson jumped from three wins in year one to seven in year two while holding an undefeated streak at Reinhart Field, Maritime's home turf.

Watson, who was named to the United Soccer Coaches "30 Under 30" list in 2022, kicked off his collegiate head coaching career at the Division-I level with the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington after spending eight months as an assistant and recruiting coordinator with the Keydets. It was there where Watson's leadership and execution were on full display. He once again found success in all facets of college athletics, as he not only recorded the highest win total in since 2013 but also led the team to its highest GPA in seven seasons while leading the charge in data analytics, sports science, recruiting and film breakdowns.
 
Watson's time with VMI was preceded by a three-year stint on the University of Mary Washington's staff, an institution where he also received his Masters of Business Administration.
 
Watson's experience spans beyond college and into the club realm. He currently serves as Downtown United Soccer Club's Assistant Director of Coaching and College Events Coordinator while simultaneously performing as an Academy Scout with DC United. Watson has prior stints with the Stafford Soccer Club as the Director of Player Development and Fredericksburg Football Club, as well as two pit stops at the high school level with Mountain View (Stafford, Virginia) and Riverbed (Fredericksburg, Virginia).
 
Watson received his United States Soccer Federation "B" coaching license in 2024 and a United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma in 2017.
 
Watson spent his playing days with Division-III Franklin & Marshall College, where he earned a Centennial Conference Championship in 2013.

[SierraFD3soccer]

Met Max Watson once at F&M. Nice guy. Son played against his VMI team. VMI unfortunately is in the bottom of D1 NCAAs . Really rough place to coach.

[Kuiper]

Tyler Oliver named Head Coach at Gustavus Adolphus

Tyler Oliver has been hired as head coach of the Gustavus Adolphus College men's soccer program, announced Wednesday by Athletics Director Tom Brown. Oliver, who spent four years as an assistant coach at Gustavus, becomes the 10th head coach in the 57-year history of the program.
 
"We are thrilled to welcome Tyler back to Gustavus as our head coach," said Brown. "It is clear that Tyler is deeply committed to fostering a culture of excellence both on and off the field. Tyler is also highly motivated to succeed and we are excited to watch him develop our student-athletes into the best versions of themselves."
 
Oliver most recently spent the past two seasons as the head coach at Hamline University, where he set the program record for wins in a season (14) in 2024. While at Hamline, Oliver recruited and coached the 2023 and 2024 MIAC Rookies of the Year, and coached three MIAC All-Conference selections in 2024 - marking the most in one season in program history.
 
Prior to Hamline, Oliver spent the 2019-22 seasons on staff at Gustavus - the first two years as an assistant and the second two seasons as the associate head coach. While on the Gustie sideline, Oliver was a part of two MIAC regular season championships, one MIAC playoff title, and two NCAA tournament appearances, highlighted by a national quarterfinal finish in 2022. Oliver and the rest of the coaches were named 2022 North Region Staff of the Year by United Soccer Coaches. During his four years with Gustavus, Oliver coached 11 All-Conference players, nine All-Region selections, and five All-Americans.