Men's Soccer
Ryan Souders
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
Charlotte Eagles goalkeeping coach Ryan Souders continues as an assistant coach for the Davidson men’s soccer program for a second season.
“Ryan grabbed the attention and belief from the goalkeepers in his first season," said Davidson head coach Matt Spear. "He’s honest and direct – what players need to identify their abilities, and make a path for progress. I also look forward to his continued development to impact the full team’s mindset in his second season.”
Souders helped lead Wheaton College (Ill.) to the 2006 Final Four with stellar goalkeeping, and has gained coaching experience at both the collegiate and professional levels.
A native of Wheaton, Ill., Souders joined the Eagles in 2010 after competing for Bridges F.C. in Chicago in 2009. Prior to returning to the pitch, he served as the goalkeeping coach for the Cleveland City Stars Reserve Team and as an assistant at his alma mater, Wheaton College, in 2008. He served as an assistant at Gordon College in 2007.
“I am really excited about the opportunity to work with the Davidson soccer program,” said Souders. “I am immensely impressed by Coach Spear and Coach O'Brien in their character, work ethic, and knowledge of the game. Working with this staff will be an incredible experience and I am excited to learn and help out wherever I possibly can.”
At Wheaton, Souders ranks third in all-time single season shutouts with 11 and boasted a career .700 goals against average. His efforts in 2006, which drew sectional Most Valuable Player honors, helped Wheaton finish as national finalists. In addition to his four seasons on the soccer team, Souders also played on the baseball team for one season. He graduated in 2007 with a degree in kinesiology and business/economics.
“Ryan grabbed the attention and belief from the goalkeepers in his first season," said Davidson head coach Matt Spear. "He’s honest and direct – what players need to identify their abilities, and make a path for progress. I also look forward to his continued development to impact the full team’s mindset in his second season.”
Souders helped lead Wheaton College (Ill.) to the 2006 Final Four with stellar goalkeeping, and has gained coaching experience at both the collegiate and professional levels.
A native of Wheaton, Ill., Souders joined the Eagles in 2010 after competing for Bridges F.C. in Chicago in 2009. Prior to returning to the pitch, he served as the goalkeeping coach for the Cleveland City Stars Reserve Team and as an assistant at his alma mater, Wheaton College, in 2008. He served as an assistant at Gordon College in 2007.
“I am really excited about the opportunity to work with the Davidson soccer program,” said Souders. “I am immensely impressed by Coach Spear and Coach O'Brien in their character, work ethic, and knowledge of the game. Working with this staff will be an incredible experience and I am excited to learn and help out wherever I possibly can.”
At Wheaton, Souders ranks third in all-time single season shutouts with 11 and boasted a career .700 goals against average. His efforts in 2006, which drew sectional Most Valuable Player honors, helped Wheaton finish as national finalists. In addition to his four seasons on the soccer team, Souders also played on the baseball team for one season. He graduated in 2007 with a degree in kinesiology and business/economics.
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