Neumann College Men's Soccer

Kurt Nusshag is in his second season as Head Coach of the Women's Soccer team for the 2025 season. Nusshag began his tenure with the Knights as an Assistant Coach in 2022. Prior to his arrival at Neumann, Kurt had an extensive playing career. Kurt played collegiality for nationally-ranked, East Stroudsburg University, before going semi-pro for three years with the Reading Rage. From there, he played oversees in Germany for SV Rodenbach and worked for the Army as the Asst. Director for USAG Kaiserslaturn Youth Sports and Fitness Program. Kurt is the current founder and owner of the Discipline ProjeKt – a group fitness and personal training company. He holds his AFAA Personal Training and Group Fitness Instructor Certification, is a Certified Group Personal Training Specialist and has both Level I and II Kettlebell Coaching Certifications.  

Erik Temple was hired as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Neumann University in February 2023. He is the Knights 6th Head Men’s Soccer Coach in program history. Temple previously served as both an Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for the Knights from 2014 to 2020 under Kevin Sloan and Tim Hollenback. During that time, Neumann won two conference titles, earned one NCAA bid, and made two appearances in the ECAC Tournament. Temple entering his third season in charge of the Knights in 2025 will look to once again repeat as Atlantic East Conference Champions in their final season in the Atlantic East. In 2026, Neumann will join the MAC Commonwealth Conference. In his first two seasons at the helm, Temple has led the Knights to a record of 19-12-7 overall while winning consecutive Atlantic East Conference Titles. The Knights made back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances in 2023 and 2024. 2024 Season (2nd Season) Temple, in his second season at the helm in 2024, guided the Knights to back-to-back Atlantic East Conference Championships as the Knights returned to the NCAA Tournament for a second consecutive season. The Knights finished the 2024 campaign with an overall record of 10-7-4, including a 7-1 record in Atlantic East Conference play. The Knights went 5-1 in regular season conference play and earned the number two seed in the Atlantic East Playoffs. In the Atlantic East Semi-Final, the Knights faced off against Immaculata University who they defeated in regular season play 3-0. Jake Kuzmick scored the lone goal for the Knights with Jackson Laznik earning the shutout. With the victory the Knights returned to the Atlantic East Conference Championship game for the fourth consecutive season. In the Atlantic East Final, the Knights would face off against their conference rivals Marymount University. The Knights had fallen to Marymount just a week prior 1-0 and would head south to Arlington for a rematch of the 2022 final. Zion Atta-Krah got the Knights on the board just three minutes into the match followed by goals by Jake Kuzmick in the 15th minute and Luke Mejia in the 82nd minute. Neumann went on to win their second consecutive conference title 3-1 and would head back to the NCAA tournament. The Knights would draw Amherst College who had lost in the NCAA National Final just the season prior in overtime. Playing one of the top programs in the country on their home field, the Knights battled but eventually fell 3-1 to Amherst ending the 2024 campaign. Amherst would eventually go on to win the 2024 D3 Soccer National Championship. Seven members of the 2024 team earned All-Conference awards. Dominic Petruzzelli was named Defensive Player of the Year along with first team honors. Carter Gorczyca and Jake Kuzmick joined Petruzzelli on the Atlantic East First Team. Alex Duopu, Zion Atta-Krah, Luke Mejia and Jackson Laznik all earned Second Team honors for the Knights. 2023 Season (1st Season) In his inaugural season, Temple led the Knights to an Atlantic East Conference Championship and anchored the Atlantic East Conference's Coaching Staff of the Year. He was also named the Eastern College Athletic Conference Division III Men's Soccer Coach of the Year.   The Knights finished the 2023 campaign with a 9-5-3 record overall, including an undefeated record in conference play going 6-0-2 overall under Temple’s guidance. With a record of 4-0-2 the Knights earned the regular season title and the number one seed for the Atlantic East Conference tournament. In that Atlantic East Semi-Final, the Knights would meet a familiar foe as they hosted Marymount University in a rematch of the 2022 Championship Game. The Knights took down the Saints 2-1 in Double Overtime to advance to their third consecutive Atlantic East Championship Game.   In the Atlantic East Final, the Knights would welcome for the final time a long-time rival in Cabrini University. The Knights would take down the Cavaliers to win their second conference title and become the first Men’s Soccer Program to repeat as champions. Eddie Proud scored from the penalty spot to secure the title for the Knights, and the first championship for Temple as a head coach. Temple had previously helped lead the Knights to conference titles in 2014 and 2018 as an assistant coach.   Appearing in their first NCAA Tournament since 2014, the Knights were matched against the number two team in the country, Mary Washington in the tournament opener. Mary Washington in 2022 had made the NCAA D3 Men’s Soccer Semi-Final and entered the match 16-1-2 overall in 2023. Under Temple’s guidance the Knights battled the Eagles but eventually fell in Double Overtime to end their 2023 campaign. Five Knights were honored with All-Conference awards during Temple’s first year at the helm. Alex Duopu, Jake Kuzmick, Eddie Proud and Seth Walker all garnered First Team honors. Gabe Romero was awarded Second Team honors. Alex Duopu would also be named to the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Second Team. Prior to Neumann Collegiately, Temple played at York College of Pennsylvania, winning three conference championships, and making four appearances in the NCAA Division 3 tournament, reaching the Elite 8 twice. He was a member of program from 2006 to 2009. Temple played high school soccer for nationally recognized Salesianum High School (DE) and was a member of the varsity program all four years. Temple was a captain his senior year when Salesianum won their second-consecutive state championship with the program accomplishing an unprecedented 40-0 record during his junior and senior year campaigns. In 2020, Temple was a co-founder of Sporting Delaware and served as the Sporting Director and College Pathway Director. He also coached the U17 & U19 Boys who competed in the ECNL League and eventually would become members of MLS Next. A 2012 graduate of Neumann University with a B.S. in Liberal Studies and a concentration in Business Administration. Temple earned his Master’s Degree at Neumann University in Sports Business in 2025.  

Zack Swarbrick was appointed the role of full-time assistant coach and will be joining the Men’s Soccer Staff for the 2024 season.   Swarbrick previously served in the same role for Luther College the previous two years. Prior to his arrival at Luther College, Swarbrick served as an assistant coach at Frostburg State from 2019-2022. In addition to his coaching duties, Swarbrick was involved in Frostburg State’s recruiting and led academic support for student-athletes.   Prior to his coaching days at Frostburg State and Luther College, Swarbrick had an outstanding playing career at Rowan University. One of the top programs in the country during his time at Rowan, Swarbrick helped lead Rowan to three NCAA Tournament appearances. Swarbrick during his 201t6 campaign led all Profs in minutes played and helped guide Rowan to a top five ranking in both D3soccer.com and USC top 25 polls.   Swarbrick is a 2019 graduate of Rowan University where he earned his Psychology degree. Swarbrick also completed his Sports Management Master’s Degree from Frostburg State in 2023.   Erik Temple on Swarbrick joining the Men’s Soccer Program:   “I am excited to add Zack Swarbrick to our staff in the role of full-time assistant coach. Zack has an impressive background during his playing days at Rowan and his coaching experience at both the D2 and D3 level during his time at Frostburg State and Luther College. I felt his passion and professionalism would massively benefit our staff and our guys as we continue to build the program here at Neumann University.”

Daniel Lewis enters his third season as an Assistant Coach for the Knights in 2023. Lewis has been an Assistant of the Neumann Coaching staff since 2020 as Director of Goalkeeping. During his time as an assistant the Knights have gone to back-to-back conference championship games. In 2022, Knights goalkeeper Seth Walker was recognized with AEC all-conference honors.   Lewis was a member of the Neumann University Men's Soccer program as a player from 2015-2018. As part of senior leadership, the Knights went on to win the first Atlantic East Conference title in 2018.   Since early 2023, he has started working as a Goalkeeper Coach at Sporting Athletic Club. Lewis works with the MLS Next and NAL keepers primarily at Sporting AC.   Lewis worked as a Presidential Ambassador for three years during his time at Neumann, where he would attend university donorship events to represent the student body. He was the recipient of the 2015 & 2017 St. Francis and St. Clare Award, given to the athlete who best represents Neumann's RISES values.   Lewis graduated from Neumann University in 2019 with a degree in Business Administration.