Assumption University

Worcester, MA 01619

Massachusetts Northeast

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Chip Warner

In his second season, the Greyhounds had a 5-6-6 overall record with a 4-5-3 conference record. The Hounds went 3-3-3 at home while going 2-3-3 on the road. Despite only five wins on the year, Assumption clinched a #7 seed and faced off against Franklin Pierce for a second straight year in the playoffs.

In his first season as head coach, Warner helped lead the Hounds to a 7-4-8 record overall while going 5-3-5 in conference. The Greyhounds excelled on the road, going 5-3-2. Right after beating Franklin Pierce University 2-1 on the road to end their season, Assumption faced against the Ravens again and defeated them in penalty kicks to advance to the Northeast-10 Championship Semifinals. They fell to Southern Connecticut State, also on penalty kicks.

COACHING CAREER

Assistant Coach at Assumption University

Helped coach the team to their first Northeast-10 Championship appearance since 2014

Assistant Coach at Cornell University

Assistant Coach at Colgate University

Head of Recruiting, led four players to Offensive, Defensive and Goal Keeper of the Year Honors

15 players were also part of the Patriot League All-Academic Team

Assistant Coach at Cazenovia College

Assistant Coach at Le Moyne College

PLAYING CAREER

Four-year starter and team captain at St. Bonaventure

Invited to participate in the preseason camp with the Rochester Rhinos

PERSONAL LIFE

Warner earned his B.S. in Business Administration from St. Bonaventure in 1998

Warner holds a USSF Youth Nation License, the NSCAA National Diploma, and the NSCAA Advance National Diploma

In addition to coaching, Warner also served as Director of Soccer at Lake Norman Soccer Club from 2006-2012.

During his time as Director, he oversaw 28-32 teams, while managing 18-22 coaches and two coaching directors

He also coordinated all camps, tournaments, and instituted a 3v3 league and winter leagues during the six years he spent at Lake Norman.

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Emma Mailman

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Ed Matz

In his second season at the helm of Assumption soccer, the Hounds produced a 7-5-4 record while going 5-3-3 in conference. They did not lose a game at home, going 4-0-4. Assumption's game was built around a strong defense and fast energetic goalscorer up top. After being projected to finish towards the bottom of the conference, the Hounds earned the #3 seed and hosted a playoff game. They fell to Adelphi University on penalties after being tied at 2-2.

Matz comes to Assumption with over 25 years of head soccer coaching experience at the Division I level. Ed Matz was named the Assumption University head men's soccer coach in May of 2021. In his first year at the helm of the program, Matz and the Hounds posted a 3-11-2 record while going 3-8-1 in conference.

COACHING CAREER

Head Coach at Castleton, Men's and Women's (1989-93)

Head Coach at Newbury (1993-94)

Head Coach at Northeastern (Men's 1996-2004, Women's 1999-2009)

Head Coach at University of Massachusetts Amherst, Women's (2010-2018)

AWARDS

Throughout his many years of coaching, Matz took teams of both genders to the NCAA Tournament, won conference championships, and was named conference coach of the year on numerous occasions. He coached many All-Conference players, All-Americans, and athletes that have gone on to play professionally.

PERSONAL

Matz currently resides in Longmeadow, Mass. Matz' daughter plays for the Assumption Women's soccer team

As the founder of the athletic program at Wheelock College, Matz held the role as Director of Athletics and Recreation for 11 years.

He currently serves as the president and owner of All in College Sports Inc. and is the Director of Coaching at Rush Soccer Club in the Massachusetts West Region.