Emmanuel College Men's Soccer

Men’s Soccer

Meet The Coach Dan Roberts joined the Emmanuel College staff during the spring of 2016, becoming just the third- ever Head Coach of the Men's Soccer program. Roberts brings to Emmanuel a wealth of Division III experience as both a coach and a former student- athlete. Most recently, Roberts was the Assistant Men's Soccer Coach at University of Massachusetts Boston, where he helped lead the Beacons to a Little East Conference Championship and to an appearance in the NCAA Tournament in 2015. Prior to the 2015 season at UMass Boston, Robertswas the Assistant Coach at COF rival Wentworth Institute of Technology for two years.As a collegiate player, Roberts was a four-year member and two-time team captain ofthe Bridgewater State University Men's Soccer Team. He earned All-MASCAC honorsthree years in a row and represented the men's soccer team on BSU's Student-AthleteAdvisory Committee (SAAC) for three years.Roberts also has a great deal of club coaching experience and is currently affiliated withthe FC Boston Bolts program. He has prior experience as the Training Director for theCommonwealth Football Coach and as an Assistant Coach at Canton High School.Roberts works full-time as a teacher in the Braintree Public Schools and resides inQuincy, MA.Dan RobertsHead Men’s Soccer Coach617-975-9688 [email protected] “Boston is the best city in the country to receive a college education which helps to enrich the Emmanuel student-athlete experience both on and off the field. We’re looking forward to and working towards great things because even though the program is young, it’s an exciting time to be a part of history.” – D an Roberts, Head Men’s Soccer Coach, Emmanuel College



Emmanuel College’s SportsFacilitiesThe Saints’ home venue is unlike any in Boston. The team plays on a synthetic turffield at Roberto Clemente Field, located across the street from Emmanuel’s campus.With its open-stadium design and the city’s skyline as its backdrop, Clemente Fieldmakes for a unique playing experience. In addition, the Saints have access to a state-of-the-art training facility in the Jean Yawkey Center, a new film room for gametape review and scouting and a new locker room for men’s lacrosse. The St. JosephHall Fitness Center is updated with new platforms, racks, free weights, plate-loadedequipment and a separate cardio room. “Emmanuel College provides an amazing opportunity for student-athletes to achieve success in the classroom, to compete athletically in a comprehensive NCAA Division III environment and to fully participate in our campus community

Great Northeast AthleticConferenceEmmanuel College competes in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC),comprised of 12 New England colleges and universities. Teams that win a GNACChampionship receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III National Tournament.GNAC colleges with participating men’s soccer programs include: Albertus MagnusCollege, Anna Maria College, Johnson & Wales University, Lasell College, Mount IdaCollege, Norwich University, Rivier University, Saint Joseph's College (ME) and SuffolkUniversity.on a daily basis. Our coaches totally support the academic mission of the College,and our student-athletes continue to make us proud on an annual basis.”– Pam Roecker, Director of Athletics and Recreation, Emmanuel College



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About EmmanuelEmmanuel is a coed, residential, Catholic liberal arts and sciences college in the cityof Boston. Its beautiful 17-acre campus is neighbored by a world-class medical center,two major art museums and Fenway Park. Our vibrant community of 1860 undergradstudents gets involved with more than 90 clubs, organizations and activities, 16Division III athletic teams, intramurals and more.A strong liberal arts and sciences education has been our proud tradition since 1919.Today we offer more than 50 majors, minors and concentrations, including programs

in accounting, biostatistics, biochemistry, crime and justice and sport management.Our unique location gives students the opportunity to explore real-world experiencesthrough internships, research and strategic partnerships within the Longwood Medicaland Academic Area and the city of Boston. Our students have interned with PUMA,Boston Police Crime Labs, the Massachusetts State House and professional sportsorganizations, including the Red Sox, Bruins, Celtics and Major League Lacrosse,whose headquarters are in town.

You’re looking to continue your soccer career at thecollege level. But did you ever think it could be this good?When you lace up your cleats as a Saint, you’ll surroundyourself with teammates and coaches committed to

cultivating your skills and talent. You’ll take on challengingcompetition and play on a home field that makes every game anexperience. Here you’ll find everything you need to make yournext shot your best.

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