Bob Wilkinson
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Moravian University Athletic Department – Men’s Soccer, Bethlehem, PA
Head Coach (March 2018- Present)
- Responsible for all aspects of men’s soccer program including Game-day planning and scouting of opponents
- Organization of practices during the regular season and spring
- Recruitment of student-athletes at the local and regional level
- Development of in-season/off-season team fitness program
- Communication with athletic department administration, academic support, NCAA Compliance Director, training room, athletic communications/sports information, faculty/athletics rep, admissions department, coaching staff, facilities, and strength and conditioning
- Communication with players, parents, alumni and friends of Moravian Soccer Program
- Planning and implementation of fundraising events – Athletics Giving Challenge, Alumni game, End of season banquet
- Scheduling of Regular Season and non-conference games and Spring Semester contests
- Ordering of and Budgeting for uniforms, gear and equipment
- Game management for Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse, Baseball, Softball and Men’s Basketball
- Member of Search Committee for Head Coach of Swimming and for Head Coach of Field Hockey
Team Accomplishments:
2018, 2019 Landmark Conference Playoff (2018 marked the first time Moravian qualified for post- season play since 2002)
2018 Named Landmark Conference Co-Coach of the Year 2019 11 Wins. First double digit win season since 2002
2019 2 players selected first team All Landmark Conference, 1 Player named 2nd Team All Region 2020 Spring Semester-Team GPA 3.49 with 19 players named to Dean's Honors List
2021 Spring Semester-16 Players named to Dean’s Honors List
2021 Had player named to Cosida Men’s Soccer Academic All-District IV Team
La Salle University Athletic Department - Men’s Soccer, Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Coach (2004-Present)
Volunteer Coach (1991-2003)
- Assisting head coach in overall planning and direction of men’s soccer program
- Game-day planning and organization of both team and individual practices
- Implemented strategic recruitment plan for potential student-athletes at the local, regional, national and international level
- Development of in-season/off-season team fitness program
- Communication with athletic department administration, academic support, NCAA Compliance Director, training room, athletic communications/sports information, faculty/athletics rep, admissions department, coaching staff, facilities and strength and conditioning
- Communication with players, parents, alumni and friends of LaSalle Soccer Program
- Planning and implementation of fundraising events – Bill Wilkinson Annual Golf Outing, Alumni game, Soccer alumni event at Men’s Basketball game, End of season banquet, Basketball Marathon for American Cancer Society
- Scheduling of Regular Season non-conference games and Spring Semester contests
- Ordering of and Budgeting for gear and equipment for Fall and Spring seasons
Team Accomplishments:
1997, 2010 ATLANTIC 10 FINALIST
1996, 2004, 2011, 2013 ATLANTIC 10 SEMI-FINALIST
2010 ATLANTIC 10 SECOND PLACE REGULAR SEASON
2010 NSCAA MID ATLANTIC REGION RANK OF 4 IN END OF SEASON POLL
2006, 2008,2016, 2017 HIGHEST LASALLE MEN’S TEAM G.P.A.
1995, 2002, 2006, 2017 PHILADELPHIA SOCCER 6 CHAMPIONS
1996, 1997, 2004, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016 ATLANTIC 10 PLAYOFF PARTICIPANT NSCAA TEAM ACADEMIC AWARD SIX TIMES SINCE 2006 INCLUDING THE PAST FOUR SEASONS
2 EXPLORER ALUMNI CURRENTLY PLAYING PROFESSIONALLY, 3 OTHERS RECENTLY RETIRED
EIGHT ACADEMIC OR SCHOLAR ALL-AMERICANS WON BY FIVE EXPLORERS FOUR PLAYERS NAMED CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE YEAR 12 TIMES SINCE 1993 THREE ALL-AMERICANS SINCE 1993
Philly Fever WPSL, Trevose, PA
Head Coach (2016-Present)
Overall Record 15-6-6
- First Head Coach in Club history
- Game-day planning and organization of both team and individual practices
- Recruiting and signing of players
United German Hungarians, Oakford, PA
Director of Coaching (2003- 2017)
- Organizing, staffing and running of youth development soccer
United German Hungarians, Oakford, PA
Assistant Coach, Trainer--UGH Fevernova (2011-2015) Overall Record: 41-33-20
- Assisting head coach in overall planning and direction of soccer program
- Game-day planning and organization of both team and individual practices
- Player Development
Team Accomplishments:
2011RANKED 3RD IN COUNTRY (GOTSOCCER.COM POLL)
2012 COLUMBIA TOURNAMENT CHAMPION
2013 MSSL SUMMER TOURNAMENT CHAMPION
2014 WAGS TOURNAMENT CHAMPION
2015 JEFF CUP CHAMPION
United German Hungarians, Oakford, PA
Head Coach – UGH Fire U-16 through U-18 (2007- 2009) Overall Record: 48-9-11
Team Accomplishments:
2009 RANKED 3RD IN COUNTRY (GOTSOCCER.COM POLL)
2007, 2008, 2009 ICSL CHAMPION
2008, 2009 E.P.Y.S.A. STATE CUP SEMI-FINALIST
2008 BETHESDA TOURNAMENT CHAMPION
2008 MAPS CUP CHAMPION
United German Hungarians, Oakford, PA
Head Coach – Major Team (1995-2003)
Overall Record: 135-37-12
- Game-day planning and organization of both team and individual practices
- Recruiting and signing of players
- Travel planning and team fundraising – Las Vegas Silver Mug Invitational Tournament 1996-2003
Coaching Awards:
2001 U.S.A.S.A. NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR
2001 U.S.A.S.A. REGION I COACH OF THE YEAR
Team Accomplishments:
2004 E.P.S.A OVER-30 CHALLENGE CUP CHAMPIONS
2003 E.P.S.A UNDER-23 CHALLENGE CUP CHAMPIONS
1999 U.S.A.S.A. OPEN/CHALLENGE CUP NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
1999 U.S.A.S.A. AMATEUR CUP NATIONAL FINALIST
1999 U.S.S.F. OPEN CUP – FINAL 24
1999 U.S.A.S.A. REGION I OPEN/CHALLENGE AND AMATEUR CUP CHAMPIONS
1999, 2001 PENNSYLVANIA CHAMPIONS CUP CHAMPION
1998 PENNSYLVANIA CHAMPIONS CUP FINALIST
1997,1998,1999,2000 E.P.S.A. OPEN/CHALLENGE CUP CHAMPIONS
1996, 1997, 2001 INTERCOUNTY SOCCER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
- Transferred Seven UGH Players From Amateur to Professional Ranks
- Played in 15 of 16 P.S.A. Cup Finals (1996-2004)
Cardinal Dougherty High School, Philadelphia, PA
Freshman and JV Head Coach (1990)
Varsity Assistant Coach (1990)
Team Accomplishments:
1990 PHILADELPHIA CATHOLIC LEAGUE CHAMPION
PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
United German Hungarians Major Team, Oakford, PA (1983-2008)
Team Captain (1983-1993)
- Played Against US National Team Pre World Cup (1990)
- Played Against Malta National Team (1990)
12 E.P.S.A. Champion Teams
- Played on 7 League Champion Teams
- Appeared in 37 Regional and National Cup Games
- Appeared in 9 International Games (including Karlsruhe C. B Team, Oxford University Team)
Accomplishments:
2006 INDUCTION INTO PHILADELPHIA OLD TIMERS ASSOCIATION/SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA HALL OF FAME
1999 NATIONAL OPEN CUP CHAMPION
1999 NATIONAL AMATEUR CUP FINALIST
1994 NATIONAL AMATEUR CUP FINALIST
1993 NATIONAL OPEN CUP FINALIST
La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA (1983-1988) Team Captain (1987)
Overall Record: 39-30-10
Accomplishments:
2005 INDUCTION INTO LASALLE HALL OF ATHLETES
1986-1987 REGIONAL ALL-AMERICAN
1985-1987 PHILADELPHIA SOCCER 7 ALL-STAR
1983, 1985, 1987 METRO-ATLANTIC ATHLETIC CHAMPION
77 GAMES PLAYED (2ND ALL-TIME)
Archbishop Wood High School, Warminster, PA (1979-1983)
Accomplishments:
1982 PHILADELPHIA ALL-SCHOLASTIC MVP
1981, 1982 MVP
1981, 1982 PHILADELPHIA ALL-CATHOLIC FIRST TEAM
1981, 1982 PHILADELPHIA ALL-SCHOLASTIC TEAM
1980 FIRST ARCHBISHOP WOOD TEAM TO MAKE CATHOLIC LEAGUE PLAYOFFS