Xavier University Athletics
Women's Soccer Adds Matt Tennyson to Staff
08.16.23 | Women's Soccer
Tennyson joins Xavier in role of Director of Player Performance
CINCINNATI - Xavier women's soccer head coach Nate Lie announced the addition of Matt Tennyson to his staff as the Director of Player Performance for the 2023 season. Tennyson came to Xavier from Coe College where he worked with men's and women's soccer as an assistant coach.
Prior to Coe College, Tennyson spent a season at Lake Forest College as a goalkeeper coach and recruiting coordinator. Prior to Lake Forest College, Tennyson spent two years as an assistant coach at Buena Vista University, his alma mater. He was involved in all aspects of the program and worked heavily with the team's goalkeepers.
Prior to Coe College, Tennyson spent a season at Lake Forest College as a goalkeeper coach and recruiting coordinator. Prior to Lake Forest College, Tennyson spent two years as an assistant coach at Buena Vista University, his alma mater. He was involved in all aspects of the program and worked heavily with the team's goalkeepers.
During his playing career for the Beavers, Tennyson was a team captain and an Honorable Mention All-Iowa Conference selection as a senior. He tallied 147 career saves, including 68 during his final season.
Tennyson's coaching experience also includes three years with the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association, where he organized, coached, and instructed traveling girls and boys programs.Â
Tennyson has a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Buena Vista. He holds a United Soccer Coaches National Diploma and USC GK Level 1 Diploma as well as a USSF D-License.
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