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