Marc Hubbard
| Title: | Head Men's Soccer Coach |
| Phone: | (603) 645-9703 |
| Email: | m.hubbard@snhu.edu |
| Year: | Fourth Year |
| Alma Mater: | Colgate '03 |
Marc Hubbard was named the seventh head coach in Southern New Hampshire University men's soccer history on January 9, 2008.
Over his first three seasons,
Hubbard has re-established the Penmen as one of the nation's
premier Division II programs. Hubbard has posted a 41-10-13
(.742) record over his first three seasons, with the Penmen earning
NCAA Tournament berths in each of those seasons while capturing two
Northeast-10 regular season titles and an NE-10 Tournament title in
2008. He is a two-time Northeast-10 Coach of the Year.
The 2010 season saw the Penmen post a 12-3-5 record and advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament while ending the year ranked No. 16 nationally. Southern New Hampshire was in the NSCAA Top 25 for much of the season, reaching as high as No. 2 in the country. The Penmen surrendered just nine goals all season and finished first in Division II in team goals against average (0.43). Southern New Hampshire had a total of eight Northeast-10 All-Conference players, with three players named to All-Region squads.
In 2009, the Penmen captured their second straight NE-10 regular season title and advanced to the NCAA Division II quarterfinals before falling to Le Moyne on penalty kicks. SNHU reached the quarterfinals with a shootout victory over Southern Connecticut and a thrilling 2OT win over Wilmington in the East Region semifinal. Three players were named NSCAA All-Americans and the Penmen captured a total of four NE-10 major awards. SNHU was nationally-ranked all season and finished the year ranked No. 8 nationally.
The Penmen exceeded all expectations in Hubbard's first season in 2008. Coming off the program's first sub-.500 campaign in over two decades, SNHU was picked sixth in the Northeast-10 preseason coaches poll. Southern New Hampshire ended the season 15-3-4 overall, earned the program's 14th NCAA Tournament berth, won the NE-10 Tournament for the third time and captured a share of the league regular season title for the first time. For his efforts, Hubbard was named the Northeast-10 Coach of the Year as well as the adidas/NSCAA East Region Coach of the Year.
A native of Durham, NH, Hubbard spent five seasons as head coach Rob Thompson's top assistant at the University of New Hampshire. During his tenure, the Wildcats advanced to the America East Conference semifinals in 2006 and 2007 and posted a 12-5-3 record in 2006 which earned the UNH coaching staff the America East Coaching Staff of the Year award. In 2005 New Hampshire was ranked No. 1 in New England for just the second time in program history and was ranked No. 23 nationally. UNH was 40-30-21 over Hubbard's tenure and during that span produced two America East Goalkeeper of the Year selections, one Rookie of the Year, one Offensive Player of the Year, 14 All-America East and seven NSCAA All-Region players.
UNH's success during Hubbard's tenure came off the field as well as the program had its first Academic All-American in 2005. 29 players earned All-Academic honors from America East, while in 2007 New Hampshire earned recognition from the NCAA for its Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 995. The Wildcats also received a NSCAA Team Academic Achievement Award in 2006 and 2007.
A 2003 graduate of Colgate University, Hubbard enjoyed a stellar four-year career with the Raiders. He was a three-time Patriot League Second Team selection and earned NSCAA All-New York honors as a senior. Hubbard also served as team captain and was the president of Colgate's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) from 2001-03.
Hubbard has also played on the professional level, spending three years with the New Hampshire Phantoms of the USL Second Division, serving as team captain in 2006 & 2007. In 2006, Hubbard was a USL First Team selection and a Defender of the Year finalist. He also has professional experience with the Wilmington (NC) Hammerheads and the Syracuse Salty Dogs.
A 1999 graduate of Oyster River High School, Hubbard led the Bobcats to the New Hampshire Class I title as a senior while racking up 23 goals and 18 assists. He was an All-New England selection and was named Player of the Year by both Foster's Daily Democrat and the Portsmouth Herald. Hubbard played club soccer with Seacoast United and captained the U-18 team to a New Hampshire state championship. He later went on to coach with SUSC, leading the U-16 squad to a state title in 2005. He currently coaches the U-16 SUSC Academy league which competes in the new US Soccer developmental academy.
Hubbard graduated from Colgate in 2003 with a degree in Political Science. He later went on to earn his master's at UNH in Kinesiology: Sports Studies in 2006.
Hubbard is married to Molly (Plimpton) and they reside in Newmarket, NH with their son Harper and daughter Hazel.
HUBBARD'S HIGHLIGHTS
2010
- 12-3-5 record in third season (Overall 41-10-13)
- #16 NSCAA National Final Ranking
- Third-straight NCAA Regional (Second Round) appearance
- One NSCAA All-American (Third Team), Two All-Region Players (1 First Team, 1 Second Team)
- Two Daktronics All-Region Players (1 First Team, 1 Second Team)
- Eight Northeast-10 All-Conference Players
- Ranked in the NSCAA Top 25 most of the season, reaching as high as No. 2 nationally
- Ranked No. 1 in Division II in team goals-against average (0.43), 12 Shutouts
2009
- 14-4-4 record in second season (Overall Record of 29-7-8)
- #8 NSCAA National Final Ranking
- Northeast-10 Co-Coach of the Year
- NCAA Quarterfinal Appearance
- Northeast-10 Regular Season Champions (First time in program’s history)
- 2 Daktronics All-Americans (3 First Team All Region)
- 5 NSCAA All-Region Players(4 First Team, 1 Third Team)
- 1 NSCAA Scholar All-American, 2 Scholar All-Region
- 3 Conference Players of the Year
- 10 All-Conference Players
- Remained in top 25 National NSCAA ranking for entire season
2008
- Turned a 5-8-5 program into a 15-3-4 program in first season
- #11 NSCAA National Final Ranking
- NSCAA Division II East Region Coach of the Year
- Northeast-10 Coach of the Year
- NCAA Tournament (#1 Seed East Region)
- Northeast-10 Regular Season Co-Champions for first time in program’s history
- Northeast-10 Tournament Champions
- 4 Daktronics All-Americans
- 1 Daktronics Division II East Region Player of the Year
- 4 NSCAA All-Region Players
- 2 Conference Players of the Year
- 9 All-Conference Players
- 1 Player selected to ESPN the Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team
Marc Hubbard was named the seventh head coach in Southern New Hampshire University men's soccer history on January 9, 2008.
Over his first three seasons,
Hubbard has re-established the Penmen as one of the nation's
premier Division II programs. Hubbard has posted a 41-10-13
(.742) record over his first three seasons, with the Penmen earning
NCAA Tournament berths in each of those seasons while capturing two
Northeast-10 regular season titles and an NE-10 Tournament title in
2008. He is a two-time Northeast-10 Coach of the Year.
The 2010 season saw the Penmen post a 12-3-5 record and advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament while ending the year ranked No. 16 nationally. Southern New Hampshire was in the NSCAA Top 25 for much of the season, reaching as high as No. 2 in the country. The Penmen surrendered just nine goals all season and finished first in Division II in team goals against average (0.43). Southern New Hampshire had a total of eight Northeast-10 All-Conference players, with three players named to All-Region squads.
In 2009, the Penmen captured their second straight NE-10 regular season title and advanced to the NCAA Division II quarterfinals before falling to Le Moyne on penalty kicks. SNHU reached the quarterfinals with a shootout victory over Southern Connecticut and a thrilling 2OT win over Wilmington in the East Region semifinal. Three players were named NSCAA All-Americans and the Penmen captured a total of four NE-10 major awards. SNHU was nationally-ranked all season and finished the year ranked No. 8 nationally.
The Penmen exceeded all expectations in Hubbard's first season in 2008. Coming off the program's first sub-.500 campaign in over two decades, SNHU was picked sixth in the Northeast-10 preseason coaches poll. Southern New Hampshire ended the season 15-3-4 overall, earned the program's 14th NCAA Tournament berth, won the NE-10 Tournament for the third time and captured a share of the league regular season title for the first time. For his efforts, Hubbard was named the Northeast-10 Coach of the Year as well as the adidas/NSCAA East Region Coach of the Year.
A native of Durham, NH, Hubbard spent five seasons as head coach Rob Thompson's top assistant at the University of New Hampshire. During his tenure, the Wildcats advanced to the America East Conference semifinals in 2006 and 2007 and posted a 12-5-3 record in 2006 which earned the UNH coaching staff the America East Coaching Staff of the Year award. In 2005 New Hampshire was ranked No. 1 in New England for just the second time in program history and was ranked No. 23 nationally. UNH was 40-30-21 over Hubbard's tenure and during that span produced two America East Goalkeeper of the Year selections, one Rookie of the Year, one Offensive Player of the Year, 14 All-America East and seven NSCAA All-Region players.
UNH's success during Hubbard's tenure came off the field as well as the program had its first Academic All-American in 2005. 29 players earned All-Academic honors from America East, while in 2007 New Hampshire earned recognition from the NCAA for its Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 995. The Wildcats also received a NSCAA Team Academic Achievement Award in 2006 and 2007.
A 2003 graduate of Colgate University, Hubbard enjoyed a stellar four-year career with the Raiders. He was a three-time Patriot League Second Team selection and earned NSCAA All-New York honors as a senior. Hubbard also served as team captain and was the president of Colgate's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) from 2001-03.
Hubbard has also played on the professional level, spending three years with the New Hampshire Phantoms of the USL Second Division, serving as team captain in 2006 & 2007. In 2006, Hubbard was a USL First Team selection and a Defender of the Year finalist. He also has professional experience with the Wilmington (NC) Hammerheads and the Syracuse Salty Dogs.
A 1999 graduate of Oyster River High School, Hubbard led the Bobcats to the New Hampshire Class I title as a senior while racking up 23 goals and 18 assists. He was an All-New England selection and was named Player of the Year by both Foster's Daily Democrat and the Portsmouth Herald. Hubbard played club soccer with Seacoast United and captained the U-18 team to a New Hampshire state championship. He later went on to coach with SUSC, leading the U-16 squad to a state title in 2005. He currently coaches the U-16 SUSC Academy league which competes in the new US Soccer developmental academy.
Hubbard graduated from Colgate in 2003 with a degree in Political Science. He later went on to earn his master's at UNH in Kinesiology: Sports Studies in 2006.
Hubbard is married to Molly (Plimpton) and they reside in Newmarket, NH with their son Harper and daughter Hazel.
HUBBARD'S HIGHLIGHTS
2010
- 12-3-5 record in third season (Overall 41-10-13)
- #16 NSCAA National Final Ranking
- Third-straight NCAA Regional (Second Round) appearance
- One NSCAA All-American (Third Team), Two All-Region Players (1 First Team, 1 Second Team)
- Two Daktronics All-Region Players (1 First Team, 1 Second Team)
- Eight Northeast-10 All-Conference Players
- Ranked in the NSCAA Top 25 most of the season, reaching as high as No. 2 nationally
- Ranked No. 1 in Division II in team goals-against average (0.43), 12 Shutouts
2009
- 14-4-4 record in second season (Overall Record of 29-7-8)
- #8 NSCAA National Final Ranking
- Northeast-10 Co-Coach of the Year
- NCAA Quarterfinal Appearance
- Northeast-10 Regular Season Champions (First time in program’s history)
- 2 Daktronics All-Americans (3 First Team All Region)
- 5 NSCAA All-Region Players(4 First Team, 1 Third Team)
- 1 NSCAA Scholar All-American, 2 Scholar All-Region
- 3 Conference Players of the Year
- 10 All-Conference Players
- Remained in top 25 National NSCAA ranking for entire season
2008
- Turned a 5-8-5 program into a 15-3-4 program in first season
- #11 NSCAA National Final Ranking
- NSCAA Division II East Region Coach of the Year
- Northeast-10 Coach of the Year
- NCAA Tournament (#1 Seed East Region)
- Northeast-10 Regular Season Co-Champions for first time in program’s history
- Northeast-10 Tournament Champions
- 4 Daktronics All-Americans
- 1 Daktronics Division II East Region Player of the Year
- 4 NSCAA All-Region Players
- 2 Conference Players of the Year
- 9 All-Conference Players
- 1 Player selected to ESPN the Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team
Rob Dow
| Title: | Associate Head Men's Soccer Coach |
| Phone: | (603) 645-9627 |
| Email: | r.dow@snhu.edu |
| Year: | Fourth Year |
| Alma Mater: | Maine '03 |
Rob Dow is in his fourth season at Southern New Hampshire. After two seasons as an assistant coach with the men's soccer program, he was elevated to associate head coach during the 2010 season.
Prior to his arrival at SNHU, Dow spent two seasons as head men's soccer coach at Dean College in Franklin, Mass. While there, Dow compiled a 18-11-4 record, qualified for the NJCAA Region 21 playoffs in 2007 and coached seven NJCAA All-Region players. Prior to that, Dow spent two seasons as the men's and women's assistant coach at Mayville (ND) State University and a season as an assistant for the men's team at his alma mater, the University of Maine.
A 2003 graduate of Maine with a degree in Management, Dow was a four-year member of the Maine soccer team and led the Black Bears in scoring twice as well as being named an America East Scholar Athlete for three seasons. Dow later earned his master's in Sport and Recreation Management from North Dakota State University in 2005. He would go on to play professionally with the Ottawa Wizards and then the New Hampshire Phantoms. Dow is currently the Director of Coaching for the local premier soccer club the NH Classics for the U15-19 age groups. He is also an adjunct creative writing instructor at SNHU.
Dow and his wife reside in Derry, N.H.
Rob Dow is in his third season at Southern New Hampshire. After two seasons as an assistant coach with the men's soccer program, he was elevated to associate head coach during the 2010 season.
Prior to his arrival at SNHU, Dow spent two seasons as head men's soccer coach at Dean College in Franklin, Mass. While there, Dow compiled a 18-11-4 record, qualified for the NJCAA Region 21 playoffs in 2007 and coached seven NJCAA All-Region players. Prior to that, Dow spent two seasons as the men's and women's assistant coach at Mayville (ND) State University and a season as an assistant for the men's team at his alma mater, the University of Maine.
A 2003 graduate of Maine with a degree in Management, Dow was a four-year member of the Maine soccer team and led the Black Bears in scoring twice as well as being named an America East Scholar Athlete for three seasons. Dow later earned his master's in Sport and Recreation Management from North Dakota State University in 2005. He would go on to play professionally with the Ottawa Wizards and then the New Hampshire Phantoms. Dow is currently the Director of Coaching for the local premier soccer club the NH Classics for the U15-19 age groups. He is also an adjunct creative writing instructor at SNHU.
Dow and his wife reside in Derry, N.H.
Dave Williams
| Title: | Assistant Men's Soccer Coach |
| Phone: | (603) 314-7984 |
| Email: | d.williams@snhu.edu |
| Year: | Third Year |
| Alma Mater: | Cornell '92 |
Dave Williams, who previously worked with SNHU head coach Marc Hubbard at the University of New Hampshire, is entering his fourth season as an assistant coach.
Williams, who will work primarily with the Penmen goalies, served as an assistant coach at UNH for three seasons where he worked with the Wildcat keepers. A former Division I keeper at Cornell University from 1988 to 1991, Williams earned three shutouts as a senior. Williams graduated from Cornell in 1992 with a degree in human development. After graduation, he played professionally for the San Diego Top Guns of the USISL and the Colorado Foxes of the A-League.
He currently serves as the Vice-President of Operations for Calley & Currier. His brother Doug was a member of the United States Cycling Team in 1982 and 1983. Originally from Denver, Colo., Williams now lives in Rye, NH.
Dave Williams, who previously worked with SNHU head coach Marc Hubbard at the University of New Hampshire, is entering his third season as an assistant coach.
Williams, who will work primarily with the Penmen goalies, served as an assistant coach at UNH for three seasons where he worked with the Wildcat keepers. A former Division I keeper at Cornell University from 1988 to 1991, Williams earned three shutouts as a senior. Williams graduated from Cornell in 1992 with a degree in human development. After graduation, he played professionally for the San Diego Top Guns of the USISL and the Colorado Foxes of the A-League.
He currently serves as the Vice-President of Operations for Calley & Currier. His brother Doug was a member of the United States Cycling Team in 1982 and 1983. Originally from Denver, Colo., Williams now lives in Rye, NH.
Josh Taylor
| Title: | Assistant Men's Soccer Coach |
| Phone: | (603) 314-7984 |
| Email: | j.taylor@snhu.edu |
Josh Taylor enters his third season at Southern New Hampshire.
A 2009 graduate from New England College with a degree in Sport and Recreation Management and a Coaching Minor. Taylor was four-year member for the Pilgrims Men's Soccer team being named to The Commonwealth Coast Conference All-Conference 3rd Team in 2007 and Team Captain in 2008. The Pilgrims also were ECAC Tournament Finalists in 2007 and achieved 40 wins, most in school history, during a four-year span.
Taylor is currently a youth club coach with the NH Classics and has been on NH ODP staff since 2006. Taylor holds a NSCAA National Diploma, NSCAA Advance Youth Diploma and a USSF ‘D' License. He is also pursuing a Masters Degree in Sport Management from SNHU.
Mike Adam
| Title: | Assistant Men's Soccer Coach |
| Phone: | (603) 314-7984 |
| Email: | michael.adam@snhu.edu |
Mike Adam enters his first season as a member of the SNHU men’s soccer coaching staff.
Adam, a native of Ludlow, Mass., was a four-year starting midfielder for the Penmen from 2007-10. A two-time captain, he totaled 10 goals and 18 assists for 38 points in 79 career games. A two-time Northeast-10 All-Conference performer, Adam was named an NSCAA Third Team All-American and First Team All-Region player as a senior after totaling six goals and six assists. Over his career, the Penmen were 46-18-18 and made three NCAA Tournament appearances, including a quarterfinals appearance in 2009.
