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Leo Barbosa Promoted to Head Coach at St. Mary's University of Minnesota

QuoteSaint Mary's University of Minnesota is pleased to announce the elevation of Leo Barbosa to the position of Head Men's Soccer Coach. After serving as the assistant coach for two years, Barbosa has demonstrated dedication and a deep commitment to the growth and success of the program.

"We are thrilled to elevate Leo to our head coaching position. His passion, attention to detail, and familiarity with our program, the region and conference will all serve our student-athletes and program well," said Athletic Director Brian Sisson. "He is relationship-focused, and his presence and accountability will greatly benefit our community. We look forward to the upcoming season and the stability Leo will bring."

During his tenure as assistant coach, Barbosa has been instrumental in the team's growth both on and off the field. Under his leadership, the team has made significant strides each season. Last year, they achieved their best start since 1983 with a 5-0 record. Barbosa also coached 18 Academic All-MIAC players, with three earning All-MIAC honors.

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Originally from Brazil, Barbosa brings a wealth of experience to the head coaching role as he also serves as the Technical Director for Minnesota Rush, based out of Rochester, Minnesota, and served as the goalkeeping coach for Med City FC, helping them earn an NPSL North Conference Championship in 2022.  Additionally, he was the Director of Coaching for the Kasson-Mantorville Soccer Club from 2016-18, while also serving as the Head Coach of Kasson-Mantorville's High School Team.

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Tyler Gallagher Named head Coach at Saint Vincent
QuoteSaint Vincent College is proud to announce the hiring of Tyler Gallagher as the new Head Coach of the Saint Vincent Men's Soccer Program.
 
Gallagher brings a wealth of experience and a proven record of success at the collegiate soccer level.
 
Gallagher most recently served as Assistant Men's Soccer Coach at Denison University, where he played a pivotal role in leading the Big Red to an NCAA Tournament Elite 8 appearance in 2024, back-to-back conference tournament appearances, and national rankings as high as No. 10. His contributions helped the program secure numerous accolades, including three All-American selections, two conference Players of the Year, and an impressive 26-6-9 record over two seasons.
 
Prior to his time at Denison, Gallagher was Director of Soccer and Head Coach at the Hoosac School in New York, where he operated a residential soccer academy and led the program to a GESP League Championship and a top 15 national ranking among U.S. prep schools. His leadership placed the school's first student-athletes into NCAA Division I programs.
 
Gallagher has also held assistant coaching roles at St. Lawrence University and SUNY Canton, consistently producing all-conference players, All-Americans, and contributing to multiple conference championships. He has a deep commitment to player development and academic excellence, with his teams regularly achieving high academic standards.
 
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Gallagher holds a Master of Science in Sports Administration from Canisius College and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Sports Management from SUNY Canton. He also holds multiple coaching certifications from United Soccer Coaches and the U.S. Soccer Federation, including a USSF "D" License.

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Not exactly a new coach announcement, but I thought people might appreciate to know that Mike Singleton, former head coach at W&L men's soccer and Goucher women's soccer, was elected to the Board of Directors of United Soccer Coaches and named Vice President of Education