Courtesy of UVM Communications
BURLINGTON, Vt. ? Kwame Lloyd, the head coach at Christopher Newport
University (Newport News, Va.) for the last seven years, has been named head
coach of the women’s soccer program at the University of Vermont. UVM Athletic
Director Dr. Robert Corran made the announcement today. Lloyd, 38, has 14 years
of experience as a head coach. He is the sixth coach in the 32-year history of
women’s soccer at the University of Vermont.
“We are excited to have Kwame join our staff,” Corran said. “Kwame is a
proven leader who has demonstrated an ability to combine sound values and a
student-centered coaching philosophy with a high level of competitive success.
With his energy, commitment, and experience we know he will have a tremendous
impact on our women’s soccer program and our department.”
“I would like to thank Dr. Robert Corran for giving me the opportunity to
lead the women's soccer program at the University of Vermont,” stated Lloyd.
“I would also like to thank Jeff Schulman and the search committee for their
confidence in me to take the women's soccer program to the next level. After my
initial visit to Burlington for my interview, I knew I wanted to return to the
University of Vermont, and lead the women's soccer program. I am excited about
the team and their eagerness for change, and thrive to compete against the best.
We will not only be about building a program, but about building a family. Our
standards will be high and our expectation will be unlimited."
A native of Queens, N.Y., Lloyd grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland. He is a
1993 graduate of Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania and
graduated with a degree in political science. While at Susquehanna he was a
member of the men’s soccer and track and field teams.
Lloyd began his coaching career at Susquehanna, leading the women’s soccer
program from 1994-1997. Following the three-year stint at his alma mater, he
moved on to Whittier College in Whittier, California. While at Whittier he
served the director of soccer for both the men’s and women’s programs and was
the head coach of the women’s lacrosse program from 1997-2001. He joined the
Christopher Newport University staff in 2001 as head coach of both the women’s
soccer and women’s lacrosse teams. While at CNU he compiled a record of 91-40-8
on the soccer pitch and garnered USA South Coach of the Year honors four
times.
He led CNU to four consecutive USA South Athletic Conference Regular Season
Championships (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005) and three straight tournament
championships (2004, 2005, 2006).
In 2002, Lloyd led CNU to a 12-4-1 record and a 6-0 mark in USA South,
marking the first time in the program’s history that the team went undefeated in
conference play. The Captains won their first regular season conference
championship and Lloyd was named USA South Conference Coach of the Year.
In 2003, the Captains posted a record of 15-6 overall and went 7-1 in league
play, finishing for a tie for first place in the league. The 2004 season was the
most successful for CNU as Lloyd led the team to a 16-4-3 overall record and
another 7-0 unbeaten mark in conference action. He was named USA South Coach of
the Year for the second time and also earned Virginia Sports Information
Director’s College Division Coach of the Year honors. Lloyd led Christopher
Newport to its second conference tournament championship and a spot in the NCAA
Division III Tournament. The Captains advanced to the Elite 8 before falling to
eventual national champion Wheaton (Ill.).
In 2005, the Captains posted another unbeaten mark (6-0) in USA South league
play and went 14-5-1 overall. CNU captured both the regular season and
conference tournament crowns and earned its second straight trip to the NCAA
Tournament.
CNU earned its third consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament in 2006. Lloyd
led the team to a record of 13-6-1 and another USA South Tournament
Championship.
This past season, Lloyd earned his fourth USA South Coach of the Year honor.
He led CNU to a record of 14-7-1 overall and 8-1-0 in league play. The Captains
advanced to the finals of the conference tournament for the fourth time in seven
seasons.
Overall Lloyd’s women’s soccer teams at Christopher Newport advanced to the
USA South Conference Tournament all seven years of his tenure and he produced
six consecutive winning seasons. He also mentored two All-Americans, nine
all-region players, three conference players of the year and 40 all-conference
selections.
Lloyd’s success also transferred to his women’s lacrosse program at
Christopher Newport. He led that team to three USA South Regular Season
Championships (2002, 2004, 2005) and a tournament championship in 2006. The
Captains earned back-to-back trips to the NCAA Tournament in 2006 and 2007. He
compiled a record of 50-46 and was named the USA South Coach of the Year for
women’s lacrosse three times.
“I will miss Christopher Newport University and the people I had the pleasure
to work with while there. My life and that of my family's has been blessed by
all the players I have been honored to have coached in my seven years at CNU.
Each one of them will be truly missed and will have a special place in my heart.
Though I will miss my CNU Family, I know I will be embraced by the UVM
community. My wife and I are looking forward to raising our family in Vermont,
and becoming entrenched in the Burlington community.”
Prior to beginning his coaching career, Lloyd played professionally for the
Harrisburg Heat of the National Professional Soccer League in 1993 and 1994.
Lloyd is a member of the NSCAA and has been featured in some of the top
soccer camps in Virginia, including the University of Virginia and William &
Mary. He has also served as a staff member at the April Heinrichs Soccer School
since 1997.
Lloyd replaces Kerry Dziczkaniec, who resigned in November of 2007 after four
seasons at Vermont.