SAN BERNARDINO -- Noah Kooiman, who led the Coyotes' men's soccer team to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances in 2009 and 2010, has announced his resignation as head coach effective immediately after eight years at the helm.
“The past eight years have been the absolute highlight of my professional career, but the time is right for me to pursue other professional opportunities,'' Kooiman said. “To play a role in the development of both young men and women has been my privilege. We've enjoyed great success and helped put Coyote soccer on the national map. I am and will always be a Coyote.''
Kooiman was head coach for both the men's and women's programs in 2004 until the programs were split in 2007. He coached the Coyotes to their first-ever consecutive NCAA appearances (2009 and 2010) and was named the CCAA Coach of the Year in 2010. Under his tutelage, the Coyotes were honored with their first All-Americans in the sport in GK
Tanner Olinger and F Obi Agwu in 2010. The Coyotes set the school record for most CCAA wins in a season (twice 11 in 2009 and 2010). On Oct. 26, 2010, the Coyotes were honored with their best-ever top-25 ranking at No. 3.
“I'd like to thank Noah for his hours of hard work and dedication to the women and men he coached in his eight years at CSUSB,'' Director of Athletics Dr.
Kevin Hatcher said. “Noah built the men's soccer program into a nationally-recognized program and we're on solid ground because of his efforts. There can be no doubt that he has left the program in a much better place.''
Kooiman leaves as the second-winningest coach in Coyote history with a 65-81-13 overall record. Prior to his appointment he was the assistant men's coach for three seasons (2001-03).
Kooiman is a 1993 graduate of Cal State Fullerton where he played soccer and was team captain in his junior and senior seasons. He also served as head men's coach at San Bernardino Valley College in 2001.
Kooiman played two years of professional soccer with the Los Angeles Cobras and L.A. Salsa.
Hatcher said the university will conduct a national search.
