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[Kuiper]

It wasn't explicitly stated that this means he will step down as head coach of men's soccer, but either way I thought this was worth posting here

Joe Bergin Named Athletic Director at Marietta

On Wednesday, Marietta College President Kathleen Poorman Dougherty announced the appointment of Joe Bergin '86 as the Pioneers' next Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Bergin will take over for Larry Hiser who is retiring in May after 18 years leading the Pioneers' athletic department.

"Joe has proven to be a strong leader and effective mentor for both coaches and students," Dr. Dougherty said. "He has multiple talents and background experiences, not only in athletics, but as a leader, as a relationship builder and as an astute decision-maker — these are excellent qualifications for this position. He is committed to bringing a data-driven and student-centered approach to our athletics programs."

Bergin returned to his alma mater in 2013 as head men's soccer coach for the Pioneers. During his time leading the Marietta men's team, Bergin has become the program's winningest coach.

"Our team is very excited that Coach Bergin will take his leadership skills to the next level and lead Marietta's athletics program, but we are also happy that he will continue to coach the team," said Dillon Meagle '27, a Management major/Finance minor who plays the wing position.

Bergin becomes only the seventh athletic director at Marietta College in nearly 100 years, following in the footsteps of Don Drumm (1929-60), William O. Whetsel (1960-69), Joe McDaniel (1970-79), J. Phillip Roach (1980-89), Debbie Lazorik (1989-2007), and Larry Hiser (2008-26). Bergin brings a wealth of athletic experience to the position, both as a player and a coach, and he also is an adjunct professor in the Department of Business and Economics.

[stlawus]

It wasn't explicitly stated that this means he will step down as head coach of men's soccer, but either way I thought this was worth posting here

Joe Bergin Named Athletic Director at Marietta

On Wednesday, Marietta College President Kathleen Poorman Dougherty announced the appointment of Joe Bergin '86 as the Pioneers' next Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Bergin will take over for Larry Hiser who is retiring in May after 18 years leading the Pioneers' athletic department.

"Joe has proven to be a strong leader and effective mentor for both coaches and students," Dr. Dougherty said. "He has multiple talents and background experiences, not only in athletics, but as a leader, as a relationship builder and as an astute decision-maker — these are excellent qualifications for this position. He is committed to bringing a data-driven and student-centered approach to our athletics programs."

Bergin returned to his alma mater in 2013 as head men's soccer coach for the Pioneers. During his time leading the Marietta men's team, Bergin has become the program's winningest coach.

"Our team is very excited that Coach Bergin will take his leadership skills to the next level and lead Marietta's athletics program, but we are also happy that he will continue to coach the team," said Dillon Meagle '27, a Management major/Finance minor who plays the wing position.

Bergin becomes only the seventh athletic director at Marietta College in nearly 100 years, following in the footsteps of Don Drumm (1929-60), William O. Whetsel (1960-69), Joe McDaniel (1970-79), J. Phillip Roach (1980-89), Debbie Lazorik (1989-2007), and Larry Hiser (2008-26). Bergin brings a wealth of athletic experience to the position, both as a player and a coach, and he also is an adjunct professor in the Department of Business and Economics.

Bergin has said he wants to coach his son who is a HS junior or senior so he has a good bit of time left in that role.  But in that write up it says "Our team is very excited that Coach Bergin will take his leadership skills to the next level and lead Marietta's athletics program, but we are also happy that he will continue to coach the team," said Dillon Meagle '27, a Management major/Finance minor who plays the wing position."

[Ejay]

My soccer coach was also our AD, which was great because he played a little fast and loose with the meal stipends.

[Kuiper]

It wasn't explicitly stated that this means he will step down as head coach of men's soccer, but either way I thought this was worth posting here

Joe Bergin Named Athletic Director at Marietta

On Wednesday, Marietta College President Kathleen Poorman Dougherty announced the appointment of Joe Bergin '86 as the Pioneers' next Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Bergin will take over for Larry Hiser who is retiring in May after 18 years leading the Pioneers' athletic department.

"Joe has proven to be a strong leader and effective mentor for both coaches and students," Dr. Dougherty said. "He has multiple talents and background experiences, not only in athletics, but as a leader, as a relationship builder and as an astute decision-maker — these are excellent qualifications for this position. He is committed to bringing a data-driven and student-centered approach to our athletics programs."

Bergin returned to his alma mater in 2013 as head men's soccer coach for the Pioneers. During his time leading the Marietta men's team, Bergin has become the program's winningest coach.

"Our team is very excited that Coach Bergin will take his leadership skills to the next level and lead Marietta's athletics program, but we are also happy that he will continue to coach the team," said Dillon Meagle '27, a Management major/Finance minor who plays the wing position.

Bergin becomes only the seventh athletic director at Marietta College in nearly 100 years, following in the footsteps of Don Drumm (1929-60), William O. Whetsel (1960-69), Joe McDaniel (1970-79), J. Phillip Roach (1980-89), Debbie Lazorik (1989-2007), and Larry Hiser (2008-26). Bergin brings a wealth of athletic experience to the position, both as a player and a coach, and he also is an adjunct professor in the Department of Business and Economics.

Bergin has said he wants to coach his son who is a HS junior or senior so he has a good bit of time left in that role.  But in that write up it says "Our team is very excited that Coach Bergin will take his leadership skills to the next level and lead Marietta's athletics program, but we are also happy that he will continue to coach the team," said Dillon Meagle '27, a Management major/Finance minor who plays the wing position."

Thanks.  I missed that.  I'm not sure how an AD can be a full-time coach in the modern college world unless they have a bunch of Ass't AD's who take pieces of the job off their plate, but maybe Marietta's athletic department is organized differently or he has a very active assistant coach who takes on more of that role.

[Kuiper]

Chatham Names Nick Taljan as Men's Head Soccer Coach

On Thursday morning, Chatham University and Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Leonard Trevino announced the hiring of new Head Men's Soccer Coach Nick Taljan.


"We are excited for Coach Taljan to join our program," Trevino said. "Coach Taljan brings a great quantity of experience and we believe he will move our program forward."


Taljan joins the Cougars from Yale University where he was an assistant coach during the 2025 season.


"I'm honored to be named Head Men's Soccer Coach at Chatham University and am grateful to Athletic Director Trevino for the opportunity," Taljan said. "I'm committed to pushing the program forward working tirelessly to elevate Chatham soccer to national prominence. It's an exciting time to be a Cougar!"


Before his time with Yale, Taljan was an assistant coach at Kenyon College and was a head coach for Cleveland Force SC, a USL 2 team. He worked for Cleveland Force SC in a multitude of roles over his seven years with the team. He was also an assistant coach at Baldwin Wallace early in his career.


Coach Taljan and the Cougars will look to return to the PAC playoffs this fall after missing them last season.