Norwich University Hires John Roberts as New Head Golf Coach
Norwich University Director of Athletics Ed Hockenbury announced the hiring of John Roberts as the new head coach of the Norwich University men's golf program, a rising program that finished fourth at the 2025 Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championships. Roberts will also join the men's ice hockey coaching staff as an assistant and serve as joint goaltending coach for both the men's and women's hockey programs. In his new role, Roberts will be responsible for leading the Cadets on the course and bolstering the ice hockey bench alongside men's head coach Dominick Dawes '04 and longtime assistant Steve Mattson '77.
Key Takeaways:
- John Roberts has been hired as the new head coach of the Norwich University men's golf program, succeeding Cam Clarke, who led the team through the last two seasons and recently accepted a coaching position at Cornell University.
- Roberts will also join the men's ice hockey coaching staff as an assistant and serve as joint goaltending coach for both the men's and women's hockey programs.
- He brings a diverse background of experience as a multi-sport coach and former student-athlete, including a recent NCAA Tournament experience and a strong background in player development.
- Norwich University men's golf team finished fourth at the 2025 Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championships, led by Second Team All-Conference selection and two-sport standout Cooper Bertrand.
- Roberts is expected to work closely with All-Conference goaltender Sami Molu (Toronto, Ont.) and GNAC All-Conference defender and golf standout Cooper Bertrand as the Cadets begin preparations for the 2025-26 season.
- Roberts has years of experience in both playing and coaching golf, including roles as a youth instructor, groundskeeper, caddie, and course manager at various country clubs in Wisconsin.
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- There is no mention of a specific number of years or games played by Roberts at St. Norbert College.
- Stevenson University finished second in the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) in goals against average (2.54), while leading the league in shutouts (4) under Roberts' guidance.
- Roberts helped guide standout netminder Jack Karlsson to MAC Defensive Player of the Year honors and American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) All-America recognition.
Sources:
- Norwich University Athletics official statement, citing Director of Athletics Ed Hockenbury
- Interview with Director of Athletics Ed Hockenbury
- Interview with men's head coach Dominick Dawes '04 and longtime assistant Steve Mattson '77