Men’s Programs
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Schreiner University Men’s Soccer – Coach Darren Bauer
Today I’m joined by Darren Bauer, head men’s soccer coach at Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas. We talk about how Schreiner’s Division III recruiting timeline has changed as the program has grown and what Coach Bauer looks for when he watches players, from how quickly they make decisions to how confidently they play under pressure. He walks us through a typical week in season, including how the travel and developmental squads train and how players get academic support. We also get into why he wants his goalkeepers involved when the team builds out of the back and how a recruit can make an impression by walking up to a coach and starting a conversation.
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Bradley University Men’s Soccer – Coach Tim Regan
On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Regan from the Bradley Men’s Program in Peoria, Illinois. We talk about how he balances recruiting freshmen, transfers, and international players while focusing on long-term development. He describes the small, private university and its strong academics, supportive community, and family atmosphere. Lastly, we discuss his experienced coaching staff and how they adapt their style of play to fit their players.
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Mercer University Men’s Soccer – Coach Brad Ruzzo
On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Brad Ruzzo from the Mercer University Men’s Soccer Program in Macon, Georgia. We talk about the changing landscape of men’s college soccer recruiting, including the transfer portal, roster limits, and why Coach Ruzzo continues to put a premium on mentality, work rate, grit, and finding players who fit the culture of the program. He describes Mercer’s beautiful, walkable campus, strong academic opportunities, and the support systems in place to help student-athletes adjust to the demands of Division I soccer and college life. Lastly, we discuss his experienced perspective after nearly two decades at Mercer, his young staff of former players, and a style of play built around defending and attacking as a team, pressing high up the field, and winning important transitional moments.
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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Men’s Soccer – Coach John O’Reilly
On today’s episode, I speak with Coach John O’Reilly from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Men’s Soccer program in Green Bay, Wisconsin. We discuss how the recent eligibility changes and transfer portal are impacting recruiting, why Green Bay focuses heavily on regional recruiting through MLS NEXT and Canada, and what the staff looks for in players who fit their possession-based style of play. Coach also shares what makes UW-Green Bay an ideal environment for player development, highlighting its smaller campus, strong academic support, and resources that allow student-athletes to focus on improving every day. Finally, we talk about his player-centered coaching philosophy, the importance of finding the right program fit during the recruiting process, and why recruits should spend time watching training sessions and interacting with current players before making their college decision.
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Northern Essex Community College Men’s Soccer – Coach Eusebio Marote
On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Eusebio Marote from the Northern Essex Community College Men’s Soccer program in Haverhill, Massachusetts. We discuss how Coach Marote is building a successful NJCAA Division III program by recruiting local talent, expanding through ID camps and social media, and preparing for the addition of student housing. He shares what he looks for in recruits, emphasizing leadership, character, and a team-first mentality before technical ability. Lastly, we talk about the academic support, affordable opportunities, and player development at Northern Essex, along with how the program helps student-athletes move on to four-year colleges after their time with the Knights.
