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.