QUICK FACTS
- Located in Hickory, N.C.
- NCAA Division II Institution
- Member of the South Atlantic Conference (SAC)
- Private Liberal Arts University
PROGRAM HISTORY
- 41 Years in existence (founded in 1984)
- 344 wins in 746 games
- Four SAC Tournament Championships ('92, '00, '06, '22)
- One SAC Regular Season Championship ('18)
- Six NCAA Tournament bids ('06, '16, '17, '21, '22, '23)
- Three NAIA Tournament bids ('89, '90, '92)
PLAYER HONORS
- 115 All-Conference honorees
- 26 All-Region Honorees
- 8 All-Americans
- 4 SAC Players of the Year
- 4 SAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year
- 4 SAC Freshman of the Year
- 3 SAC Tournament MVP
- 3 Academic All-Americans
- 3 SAC Coach of the Year
- 1 SAC Elite 20 Winner
- 1 Regional Coach of the Year
CURRENT ROSTER
GAME SCHEDULE
PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT
We offer the most professional environment possible. Here are some ways in which we do this...
GPS DATA ANALYSIS
All first-team members are tracked throughout every session and game using the PlayerTek GPS pods. Our Data Analyst helps us ensure we keep track of the progress these guys are making through a busy season schedule, helping with injury prevention.
HUDL ANALYSIS
Using our HUDL Focus Camera, we record all games and training sessions. This allows the players to see their clips through HUDL. We also review these game clips as a team to help us continue to develop and progress. We also partner with InStat to provide even deeper analysis into the team and individual performances.
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY
We partner with world-renowned Sports Psychologist Dan Abrahams. Using his platform, we run weekly sessions, providing the players with the tools to manage the mental side of playing, preparation, and life in general.
RESERVE PROGRAM
We now have a Reserve Team program. Games and training will be separate from the First Team. This will allow for individualized development for all players within the program. Movement between the groups based on performance occurs weekly.
ALUMNI
We have a fantastic alumni base. Within our alumni ranks there are people who have gone on to all walks of life. These include professional soccer in both the USA and Europe, coaching in the professional game, youth systems, and collegiate programs, Recruitment, Business positions in major corporations (Amazon, Audi, PwC, Hanes, Klingspor, etc.), Teaching, Accounting, Logistics, Restaurant owners, and many many more!
REGISTA CLUB
COMMUNITY
We are blessed to be surrounded by an incredible local community. This includes three youth soccer clubs (Catawba Valley Youth Soccer Association, Burke Soccer Association Blast, and YMCA of Catawba Valley Soccer Club Eagles) with whom we work closely running clinics and coaching their players regularly. We also read books to multiple local elementary school students at Mountain View Elementary, Lyle Creek Elementary, and Concordia. These opportunities to interact with these great local kids provides us with a chance to help them as they help us! Through other initiatives (pen pal, 828 day, community night, and more) we are able to immerse ourselves within the community and give back to them in thanks for their incredible support of our program and university!