Bryant University Men's Soccer

Ruben Resendes is one of the nation’s rising stars in college soccer, having built one of the best winning percentages in the country with a career head coaching record of 142-18-13 across nine seasons.  Said winning percentage ranks third among active coaches among all divisions who have spent at least five seasons as a head coach at a four-year school. Resendes owns a 43-10-9 mark in three years at Bryant University and a 125-16-10 record prior to arriving in Smithfield. Transforming Bryant into a National Contender (2023–Present) Since taking over a program coming off a 3-10-1 season in 2022, Resendes has engineered one of the most dramatic turnarounds in recent Division I history. In three seasons, he has led Bryant to: • Three consecutive America East Championship game appearances (2023, 2024, 2025) • Two NCAA Tournament appearances (2023, 2025) • Bryant’s first-ever at-large NCAA bid (2025) • The No. 11 seed and a first-round bye (2025) • The program’s first NCAA Tournament victory, the third home NCAA Tournament victory in school history (2025, Round of 32) • Back-to-back-to-back double-digit win seasons for the first time in program history • Set the program record with 17 wins and 13 consecutive wins. (2025) • The program’s best three-year stretch ever: 43-10-9 • Bryant’s highest national ranking in school history (No. 2, 2025) Across the last three seasons, Bryant’s 43 wins are the second-most in the nation among all Division I programs. Bryant’s 19 conference victories also lead the America East during this span. In 2025, the Bulldogs advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16, falling in penalty kicks to Saint Louis after a 2-2 draw. His teams at Bryant have been defined by elite defensive structure, ranking among the national leaders in shutouts and goals-against average every season, finishing No. 1 nationally in both statistical categories in 2023 and 2024 and the top 10 in 2025.  Franklin Pierce University (2019–2022) Before arriving at Bryant, Resendes built Franklin Pierce into a Division II powerhouse. His four-year record of 66-5-4 represents the most dominant era in program and D2 history. Highlights include: • 2022 NCAA Division II National Champions (25-0-1) • Tied the highest winning percentage for a national champion in NCAA history • NE10 Regular Season & Tournament Champions • National, Regional, and Conference Coaching Staff of the Year • 2021 Season (20-1-1) • NE10 Regular Season & Tournament Champions • NCAA Sweet 16 • 2020 (COVID Spring): 6-0-0, including wins over three Division I opponents (Providence, Albany & URI) • 2019 (15-4-2) • NCAA Elite Eight • Inherited a 7-10-1 team and immediately returned the program to national prominence • 2020, 2021, 2022 United Soccer Coaches East Region Staff of The Year (3 years in a row)  • 2021 & 2022 northeast 10 conference coach of the year  • 2022 national coaching staff of the year  University of Vermont (2017–2018) Resendes served as the first assistant coach at the University of Vermont under Rob Dow. During his tenure, Vermont captured the 2017 America East Championship, despite being picked seventh in the preseason poll. He also served as Director of Coaching & Player Development at Blackwatch Premier during his time in Vermont. Dean College & New England Revolution Academy (2015 & 2016) Resendes began his head coaching career at Dean College, where he led the program to an extraordinary 33-3-0 record over two seasons: • 2015 (16-1-0): Undefeated regular season, Easton Region Coach of the Year • 2016 (17-2-0): First NCAA Division III season, MASCAC Coach of the Year During the same period, he worked in the New England Revolution Academy (MLS) as head coach for the U23 and U14 teams, helping develop future professionals and U.S. Youth National Team players. Playing Career & Early Coaching A four-year standout at Southern New Hampshire University, Resendes was: • Four-time All-Conference selection • Three-time All-Region selection • All-American as a senior He played semi-professionally in Iceland’s First Division before beginning his coaching career as an assistant at Emmanuel College (2013) and his alma mater SNHU (2014). Resendes Soccer Academy Resendes is the Founder and Director of Resendes Soccer Academy, one of New England’s fastest-growing developmental programs. Established in 2019, the academy has expanded from three camps in its first year to more than fifty programs annually, partnering with over twenty youth soccer organizations across New England. Personal Resendes resides in Swansea, Massachusetts, with his wife, Kate, their three daughters—Ainsley, Gabriella, and Callie—and their dog, Charlie.

Associate Head Coach for Bryant University Men's Soccer Program Assistant Coach for Bryant University Men's Soccer Program (2023-25) Assists Coach Ruben Resendes in overseeing all aspects of the program. Works primarily with goalkeepers, contributing to their national leadership in all major statistical categories for two consecutive seasons. Focuses on opposition scouting in the film room and leads most domestic recruiting efforts. Playing Career Originally from Fall River, MA, played high school soccer at Durfee High School as a goalkeeper. Collegiate goalkeeper at Dean College (2015–2019), playing his first two seasons under Coach Resendes. Named USCAA National Student-Athlete of the Year in 2019. Coaching Career Started coaching with New England Revolution Academy as a freshman in college, holding various roles throughout his college years including Youth Team Assistant Coach & Scout. Began his college coaching career in 2019 with Coach Resendes, serving as the first assistant for two seasons before being promoted to associate head coach for his third and fourth seasons. 2019: NE-10 Runner-Up, NCAA Elite 8, Top 10 Final National Ranking. 2020: COVID-shortened undefeated season, #2 Final National Ranking, United Soccer Coaches East Region Coaching Staff of the Year. 2021: NE-10 Regular Season & Tournament Champions, NCAA Sweet 16, Top 10 Final National Ranking, multiple Coaching Staff of the Year honors. 2022: NE-10 Regular Season & Tournament Champions, NCAA National Champions, multiple national and regional Coaching Staff of the Year accolades. Joined Bryant University in 2023 with Coach Resendes: 2023: 16-2-2 record, AE Conference Champions, #21 Final National Ranking, NE Soccer Journal Coaching Staff of the Year. 2024: 10-6-4 record, advanced to the AE championship game, falling to eventual National Champion Vermont. 2025: 17-2-3 record, third consecutive AE championship game appearance, Top 10 Final National Ranking, NCAA Sweet 16, highest ranked program in school history. Certifications and Education Earned a Master’s Degree in Sports Management from Franklin Pierce University. Holds a USSF B License and UEFA C License. Additional Roles Associate Director at Resendes Soccer Academy, partnering with over 25 youth soccer organizations in MA and RI. Technical Director at Dartmouth Youth Soccer Association and Vipers FC, a competitive Youth Soccer Club in the south coast Massachusetts & Rhode Island area.

Assistant Coach for Bryant University Men's Soccer Program Leads international recruiting efforts. Works primarily with field players on the field and focuses on opposition scouting in the film room. Specializes in coaching defenders and defensive midfielders, contributing to teams leading the nation in major defensive statistical categories for two consecutive seasons. Playing Career Originally from Castellón, Spain; developed in the professional academies of Valencia and Castellón. Played collegiate soccer as a defender at Franklin Pierce University (2019–2021), earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Contributed to Franklin Pierce’s defensive success, helping the team lead the nation in all major statistical categories for four consecutive years. Franklin Pierce Team Accomplishments (2019–2021) 2019: NE-10 Regular Season Champions, NCAA Sweet 16, Top 10 Final National Ranking. 2020: COVID-shortened season with top national performance. 2021: NE-10 Regular Season and Tournament Champions, NCAA Sweet 16, Top 10 Final National Ranking. Coaching Career Began coaching at Franklin Pierce in 2022, playing a pivotal role in recruiting internationally and contributing to a National Championship. 2022: NE-10 Regular Season and Tournament Champions, NCAA National Champions, multiple Coaching Staff of the Year honors, including United Soccer Coaches National Coaching Staff of the Year. Joined Bryant University in 2023 under Coach Ruben Resendes. 2023: 16-2-2 record, AE Conference Champions, #21 Final National Ranking, NE Soccer Journal Coaching Staff of the Year. Additional Roles Camp Director for RSA/Bryant Camps & Clinics.

Justin DeSousa begins his first season as an assistant coach with the Bulldogs in the Fall of 2025. DeSousa comes to Smithfield following a year and a half at Florida International University, serving as an assistant coach/performance analyst with the women's soccer program. DeSousa also extensive experience in club soccer, working as a head coach and Academy Director for Miami Athletic Club USL and as a head coach for Hollywood FC.