Rowan University Men's Soccer

           The Rowan University Men's Soccer team is one of seven men's sports teams at this university. As with all the teams, they play in the New Jersey Athletic Conference in Division III.  They are arguable the most successful team at Rowan.

            The soccer team has made it to the NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament 24 times. In 81' and 90', the team went on to win national titles. Along with those titles, the team has won multiple NJAC tournaments. There are various rivals such as Rutgers-Camden and Keane University that Rowan play every season.

            This past season was not as successful though. They went 12-8-2 and failed to make it to the National Championship Tournament. Only Conference Champions and at-large teams make it into the tournament. The current coach is Dan Gilmore, who has coached the team since 76’. His overall record as coach is 537-167-57.

            One of the current assistant coaches, Scott Baker, joined the team last season. He actually played his college soccer at Rowan and was part of the 90’ national championship team. Baker said, “The main objective each season is to win the national championship.” He wants to give 100% to the team while he is here. Last season, he thought the most valuable player was senior Shane Dooley, and he expects great things from Nick Bolton this coming season.

            As a coach, he will hold all his players to a high level on the field and in the classroom. Baker said, “I want the players to concentrate on school and soccer. They have to remember how important they’re classes are.” Next season, Baker will have another chance to help lead them to the title.