Liam McCarthy joins men’s soccer program as assistant coach

Ithaca, New York – Ithaca University Men’s Soccer Head Coach Garrett Eldridge announced the hiring of Liam McCarthy as its new assistant coach for next season. McKersie will officially begin his appointment at Ithaca on February 6th.

McCarthy comes to South Hill after spending the past two seasons at Emerson College as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. The Lions finished his season regular as the No. 2 seed in NEWMAC this fall, before achieving his most successful season in program history, 10-3-6, and ultimately falling to his NEWMAC championship. rice field.

He also worked as an Assistant Coach at Chatham University from 2019-2021 and has a Master’s Degree in Psychology. McCarthy was a four-year member of his college men’s football team at Allegheny and captained him for two years, and in 2018 he was named second team he’s all-he NCAC. . In 2017 and in 2018 he was also named the team’s defensive he MVP.

McKersie also holds a US Soccer National D Coaching License.

Comments on Liam McCarthy:

Dan Toulson, head coach at Emerson College “Congratulations to Liam for this well-deserved opportunity. Liam’s work ethic, recruiting skills, and most importantly, his mentoring of student-athletes has had a profound impact on the program’s growth here at Emerson. We wish Liam all the best, thanks to the men’s soccer program and Ithaca’s wider campus community.

Brian Harkin, Harvard University Assistant Coach “Liam is an exciting young coach with a bright future ahead of him. He is an honest and quiet leader who genuinely cares about developing student-athletes on and off the field. Ready to make an impact, Ithaca has hired a talented coach who is passionate about the game.”

Garrett EldridgeIthaca College Head Coach- “Liam is a bright, talented and hungry assistant coach. He has proven himself to be a tireless recruiter, a great relationship builder and a great tactician. We are thrilled to bring the I have no doubt that you hired one of your assistants.

The Bombers will kick off the 2023 season hosting Fredonia on Saturday, September 2nd at 2pm.