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Head Men's Soccer Coach and Director of Community Outreach
Mr. Jeremiah Kneeland '05
(607) 735-1980
Jeremiah Kneeland ’05 enters
his fifth season as Head Men’s Soccer Coach
and Director of Community Outreach at Elmira College
. Prior to his tenure as Head Coach he served as
Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach for the Soaring Eagles.
While attending Elmira College , Kneeland was a three year starter on the Men’s Varsity Soccer team. In 2002 he helped lead the Purple and Gold to the Empire 8 Conference Semifinals. Also in that season, he received Empire 8 All-Conference recognition. In his time as a member of the program, Kneeland was selected as the team’s Offensive Most Valuable Player three times.
Additionally, Kneeland is a member of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and holds his Advanced National Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). He also holds NSCAA State , Regional, and National Goalkeeping Diplomas.
Kneeland earned a S.B. in Criminal Justice and a Master's degree in General Education.
While attending Elmira College , Kneeland was a three year starter on the Men’s Varsity Soccer team. In 2002 he helped lead the Purple and Gold to the Empire 8 Conference Semifinals. Also in that season, he received Empire 8 All-Conference recognition. In his time as a member of the program, Kneeland was selected as the team’s Offensive Most Valuable Player three times.
Additionally, Kneeland is a member of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and holds his Advanced National Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). He also holds NSCAA State , Regional, and National Goalkeeping Diplomas.
Kneeland earned a S.B. in Criminal Justice and a Master's degree in General Education.
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Assistant Men's Soccer Coach Head JV Men's Soccer coach
Mr. Keith Simons
7351823
Keith Simons joins the Elmira College coaching staff for his first season as the Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach and the Head JV Men’s Soccer Coach. Simons, a 2010 graduate of Manhattanville College was a member of the men’s soccer program as well as a captain during his senior season.
As a senior captain, Simons led Manhattanville to one of its best seasons in school history. Under Simons’ leadership the team set numerous school records and made a Freedom Conference finals appearance. Simons is a role model on and off the field as he received numerous awards in the classroom. During the 2009-10 year he was named Manhattanville Male Scholar Athlete of the Year. In Fall 2009 Simons garnered NSCAA Men’s Scholar Athlete All-East Region Honorable Mention, MAC Sportsmanship Team Selection, and the Valiant Pride Award, for leadership and dedication to the Manhattanville Men’s Soccer program. Simons was also a two-time MAC Academic Honor Roll recipient.
Along with his playing experience, Simons brings valuable coaching experience to the EC men’s soccer program. He served as the Saratoga Springs Boys Varsity Assistant Coach where he helped lead the school to its first ever Section II title. He assisted with technical training and skills, team tactical decision making during games, and assisted with the planning and implementation of training sessions. Simons also served as the head coach of the boys U-10 soccer team for First Touch Futbol Academy in Saratoga Springs, and the club trainer for the New York Elite F.C. where he focused on technical skills and tactical development.
Simons currently holds his NSCAA National Diploma and USSF National “D” License.
Simons is pursuing a Master’s degree in General Management at Elmira College.
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