
Current Title/Team: Director of Coaching
Email: joliver@empireunited.soccer
Years at Empire United: 20
Coaching Qualifications:
- US Soccer (USSF): A License
- United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) Premier Diploma
Coaching Experience:
- CLUB SOCCER
- Empire United Director of Coaching (August 2017 - Present)
- Empire United Associate Director of Coaching (2011 - 2017)
- Empire United/Rochester Junior Rhinos (2000 - Present)
- COLLEGIATE
- University of Rochester Assistant Men's Soccer Coach (2012, July 2016 - August 2019)
- Hobart College Assistant Soccer Coach (2007 - 2012)
- Vassar College Assistant Men's Soccer Coach (2006-2007)
- Nazareth College Assistant Men's Soccer Coach (2005-2006)
- HIGH SCHOOL
- Fairport High School Boys Varsity Assistant Coach (1999 - 2004)
Playing Experience:
- State University of New York College at Fredonia (1994 - 1998)
- SUNYAC Champions - 1995, 1996, 1997
- NCAA Tournament Qualifiers - 1995, 1996, 1997
Coaching Achievements:
- CLUB
- New York State West State Cup Champion (2012, 2011, 2008, 2001)
- USYS Region I Semi-Finalist (2011, 2001)
- US Club Soccer National Champion (2010)
- COLLEGIATE
- NCAA Tournament Division III Men's Qualifier/Participant (2018, 2017, 2016, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005)
- NCAA Final Four - 2018 (University of Rochester), Final National Ranking #4 in the Division III
- NCAA Elite 8 - 2017 (University of Rochester)
- NCAA Sweet 16 - 2008 (Hobart College)
- United Soccer Coaches Regional Coaching Staff of the Year - 2018 (University of Rochester)
- UAA Coaching Staff of the Year - 2017 (University of Rochester)
- United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) Regional Coaching Staff of the Year - 2008 (Hobart College)
- 2009 Liberty League Tournament Champions
- 2008 Liberty League Champions
- 2005 Empire 8 Tournament Champions