Oberlin College Men's Soccer

New, who enters his 18th season as the head coach of the Oberlin College mens soccer team in 2016, has made the Yeomen consistent contenders in the North Coast Athletic Conference. The longest tenured coach at Oberlin, New has led the Yeomen to at least nine wins in five out of the last eight seasons, including a school record total of 14-4-4 in 2013 that ended with a trip to the NCAA Tournament.   The New File - Led the Yeomen to the NCAC Tournament in 2006, 2013 and 2015 - NCAC Coach of the Year in 2005 and 2013 - 2013 Ohio Collegiate Soccer Association (OCSA) Coach of the Year and NSCAA Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year - Defeated SUNY-Oneonta 2-0 in the opening round of the 2013 NCAA Tournament - Mentored an arsenal of All-NCAC and All-Region performers, including 2013 All-Region First-Team selections Ari Schwartz, John Ingham (Second-Team/ 2015) and Brandt Rentel - Guided Rentel to D3Soccer.com Third-Team All-America honors - 2011 Graduate Oliver Miller-Farrell became the Yeomen's all-time career points leader during his final season with 56 points (26 assists and 15 goals) under New's direction. His 26 assists are also best in Oberlin history - Oberlin has consistently been regional ranked throughout News tenure and also earned a national ranking during the 2013 season - Coaching tenure began in 1996 as head coach of the womens soccer team, shifting to the mens program in 1999 - At Cleveland State University, New earned Mid-Continent Conference honors as a goalkeeper in 1988 and served as the Vikings team captain in 1989. Cleveland State recorded a 46-28-8 record during News playing days, culminating in MCC titles in 1986 and 1988. He still holds the CSU record for career shutouts (29) and ranks in the top ten for career saves (267) - Was drafted by the Cleveland Crunch of the Major Indoor Soccer League and the Canton Invaders of the National Professional Soccer League. He also spent two years as a player-coach for the Cleveland Caps of the USISL - Earned a bachelors degree in marketing from CSU in 1991 and later earned a masters degree in education with a concentration in sports management while serving as an assistant coach for the Vikings. He was inducted into the Cleveland State Hall of Fame in 2013. - In the spring of 2009 he was inducted into the North Olmsted High School Athletics Hall of Fame. He led his team to a state championship and perfect 25-0 record in 1985.  

Amir Kettani is in his fourth year as the Oberlin College Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach/Goalkeeper Coach in 2025. In his current role, Kettani designs and leads goalkeeper-specific training sessions throughout the season and is actively involved in both domestic and international recruiting. Before joining Oberlin, Kettani served as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Lakeland Community College, where he led the program to its first regional tournament appearance in two decades and a peak national ranking of 14th. Under his leadership, the team produced three All-Americans, maintained a GPA above 3.0, and sent multiple players to NCAA programs. He also coached at Saint Ignatius High School during their 2020 state championship run, working with top-tier talent including All-American Patrick McLaughlin. Kettani spent several seasons as the Head Assistant and Goalkeeper Coach at Cleveland State University. During his tenure, CSU reached the Horizon League semifinals three times, led the conference in defensive metrics, and developed standout goalkeepers who ranked among the best in Division I. He coached future professional players including Josh Williams (Columbus Crew) and Sergio Manesio (Ottawa Fury). Outside of collegiate coaching, Kettani contributed to the Cleveland Internationals Developmental Academy, working with youth goalkeepers including Charlie Horton (Leeds United). He has trained three goalkeepers with MLS experience: Evan Bush, Charlie Horton, and Brad Stuver. He has also worked with elite coaches such as Alan Kelly (Republic of Ireland National Team) and Dan Gaspar (Portugal, Iran National Teams). Kettani played at Ashland University and Cleveland State, where he was a two-time letterwinner and First-Team All-Horizon League goalkeeper. He still ranks in the top ten in career saves at CSU. In addition to coaching, he serves as Vice President of MK Industries and is a member of the Cleveland State University Athletics Board. Kettani resides in Lakewood, Ohio, with his wife Paige and their two children, Ava and Holden.