Matt Kagan is preparing for his third season at the University of Evansville after helping bring in one of the most heralded recruiting classes in Aces' history. The eight newcomers who Kagan helped recruit for the 2010 squad include Canada National Team member Vanessa Legault-Cordisco, the first National Team player ever to sign with UE.
Kagan was part of the 2008 Missouri Valley Conference Coaching Staff of the Year, along with Head Coach Krista McKendree and Goalkeepers Coach Corey Southers. Kagan came to UE in 2008 following three successful seasons as women’s head coach at Division III Worcester State College in Worcester, Mass.
“Matt is energetic and enthusiastic, and a great soccer coach," says McKendree. "I am so thrilled that we get along so well and our working environment is one of comfort, trust, and respect. I believe in Matt and am comfortable with him being involved in every facet of this program. He has a great work ethic and desire to succeed, which is showing in how much he has pushed the girls and myself thus far. I hired Matt because I knew he would push me to be a better coach, and that certainly has been the case.”
Kagan directed Worcester State to three consecutive Division III NCAA Tournament appearances as head coach, and an overall record of 45-15-3 from 2005 through 2007. In 2007, he led the Lancers to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 and a final national ranking of 21st in the NSCAA poll. While at Worcester, Kagan helped develop 19 all-conference players, including a 2007 D3Kicks.com All-American. He was chosen as the 2005 Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Coach of the Year.
Kagan is a 2003 graduate of Southern New Hampshire University, and was a member of the NCAA Final Four All-Tournament team in 2002. He spent one season as assistant coach at Assumption College before taking over the Worcester State program in 2005.
