Coaches

Shaun Schetka

Schetka comes to SWVCC after three seasons as head men’s soccer coach at the University of Pikeville. During his tenure, the program grew both on and off the field. Off the field, the program set a record for the most Academic All-Conference student athletes in the fall of 2023. His teams consistently had team grade point averages above 3.30. On the field, the program took strides forward during his three seasons at the helm. He led the program into the Appalachian Athletic Conference, where they tied the school record for the number of conference wins.


Prior to being named the Head Men’s Coach in 2021, Schetka served as an assistant for both the men’s and women’s teams from 2016 until spring 2021. Schetka has helped develop the program’s first two-time Men’s Soccer Mid-South Conference Goalkeeper and Men’s Soccer All-time Leading Goal Scorer, along with improving both teams' results on the field. The growth of the programs has also shown off the field, where both teams consistently post high semester grade point averages, place students on the Mid South Academic All-Conference team, and NAIA All-Academic student athletes.


Prior to UPIKE, Schetka served as the head women’s soccer coach at Penn State Beaver, helping the team to its most drastic turnaround in program history. During his three years at the helm, the program went from zero wins to ultimately winning the 2015 PSUAC Conference Championship. In 2015, the program set not only a school record for wins and goals scored but also developed the first USCAA All-Americans in program history.


Under Schetka’s watch, Penn State Beaver had eighteen PSUAC All-Academic selections.


Schetka was named the 2016 Pennsylvania West Competitive Male Youth Coach of the Year and has experience working in the NPSL, serving as the public relations coordinator for the Fort Pitt Regiment for two seasons.


As a player, Schetka had a unique experience. From 2005 to 2009, he played on the United States Men’s Paralympic National Team, competing in 19 games and scoring four goals for his country in international tournaments. He also competed for one season at Southern Vermont College before choosing to focus on academics.


Schetka holds a National B License from the United States Soccer Federation, an Advanced National Diploma, and the Level 1-2 Goalkeeping Diplomas from the USC.


The New Brighton, Pa., native completed his Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management, along with his Master’s degree in Sport Management with a concentration in Intercollegiate Athletic Administration, from the California University of Pennsylvania.