Email: jburgasser@sports.rochester.edu

Years at Empire United: 10

Coaching Qualifications: 

• US Soccer (USSF): C License
• NSCAA: Goalkeeper Level II

Coaching Experience:

• Four years (2014-present) as full-time assistant at the University of Rochester
• Spent the previous 3 years (2011-2014) coaching at Hobart College
• Spent two years (2009-2011) as a graduate assistant coach at The College at Brockport

Playing Experience:

• Played in goal and graduated from The College at Brockport
• Also played for the Rochester Jr Rhinos (U14-17) and was part of the U15 USYSA National Championship team in 2002
• Graduated from Aquinas Institute and helped the team win two Section V titles and a New York state title in 2003

Coaching Achievements: 

• College:
  • Coached UR to NCAA tournament appearances in 2014 and 2016
  • Earned an NCAA tournament appearance with Hobart in 2011
  • Helped Brockport to win the 2009 SUNYAC championship and back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances in 2009 and 2010
• Youth:
  • Coached Empire United teams to NYSW State Cup title in 2011
  • US Youth Soccer Region I semi-final appearances in 2011
  • US Club Soccer National Championship in 2010