Wilson College Athletics Names Bret Altimore as New Men's Soccer Head Coach

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Wilson College Athletics has appointed Bret Altimore as the new head coach of the men's soccer team, succeeding in this role after serving as an assistant coach at McDaniel College for two years. Altimore expressed his gratitude to Director of Athletics Tina Hill and the search committee for selecting him, highlighting his enthusiasm for working with the team and contributing to a program that values excellence, growth, unity, and community. With Altimore's guidance, the team made their first conference tournament appearance since 2005, and he has a track record of success in club coaching, high school coaching, and law enforcement.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bret Altimore has been named the new head coach of the men's soccer team at Wilson College Athletics, succeeding as assistant coach at McDaniel College for two years.
  • Altimore has a successful coaching career, leading teams to an undefeated regular season, a 32-game conference winning streak, back-to-back league championships, and two division championships.
  • As a club coach, he guided FC Ballyhoo 07B to its first national championship in 2023, earning him the title of EPYSA Coach of the Year.
  • Altimore holds a bachelor's degree in administration of justice with a minor in sociology from Ferrum College.
  • He has also had a successful professional career in law enforcement, with a background in leading teams to multiple tournament championships and a regional runner-up finish.

Statistics:

  • Altimore has 7 years of experience as a club coach, earning a national championship in 2023.
  • Under his guidance, teams have achieved an undefeated regular season, a 32-game conference winning streak, and two division championships.
  • Altimore has earned the title of YAIAA Division II Coach of the Year in 2013.
  • As a professional officer, Altimore led teams to 5 district tournament championships, with a regional runner-up finish and a VHSL AA semifinal appearance.

Sources:

  • "Bret Altimore Named New Head Men's Soccer Coach at Wilson College" [Source] (Accessed March 24, 2023 from Wilson College Athletics website)
  • "EPYSA Announces 2023 Coaching Awards and All-State Teams" [Source] (Accessed March 24, 2023 from EPYSA.org)