Erickson named Wentworth men's soccer coach
BOSTON, Mass. – Wentworth Institute of Technology athletic
director Angel Ayres announced the hiring of Connor
Erickson as head men's soccer coach. Erickson
replaces Bob Long, who stepped aside after 16 seasons at the
helm.
"I'd like to welcome coach Erickson to the Wentworth family," said
Ayres. "His eagerness and passion about soccer and his new position
will surely resonate with our student-athletes. I look forward to
working with him as he begins his first journey as a collegiate
head coach. I am confident he will make great strides with our
men's soccer program."
Erickson comes from Bridgewater State, where he was beginning
his second stint (2009-2010; 2013) as an assistant men's soccer
coach. Prior to returning to Bridgewater State, he served as an
assistant coach at Wheaton College (2011) and Mass-Boston (2012) as
well as serving as the boys' junior varsity coach at Canton High
School during the 2008 season. At the collegiate level he has
extensive recruiting experience at the high school, club, and prep
school levels at both the regional and national levels.
A 2008 graduate of Wheaton with a Bachelor's degree in history,
Erickson played three seasons for the Lyons and served as a student
assistant coach during the 2007 season when an injury sidelined
him. During his career Wheaton posted a 56-20-11 (.707) record,
capturing four straight New England Women's and Men's Athletic
Conference regular season championships and three NEWMAC Tournament
championships while advancing to the NCAA Tournament in each of his
four seasons. The 2004 season saw the Lyons finish 17-4-2 and earn
a berth in the sectional semifinals.
Erickson has worked the Canton Soccer School since 2000 and was
elevated to the position of assistant director on 2011. He has also
worked the Brian Ainscough Soccer Academy and the Elite 8 Soccer
Academy and holds a national diploma from the National Soccer
Coaches Association of America.
"I am very excited to be starting the position of head men's
soccer coach at Wentworth," said Erickson. "Wentworth is a great
school in an ideal location, and I know how much potential the
program has. I look forward to helping the program reach that
potential and I can't wait to be a part of the Wentworth
community."
The Leopards open the 2013 season on Friday, Aug. 30, at Babson. A
day later Erickson will square off against his alma mater.
