Siena Heights University Women's Soccer

Oliver enters his 16th season as head coach of the Siena Heights womens soccer program. Since taking over the program in 2001, he has led the women to four Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference regular season championships and four WHAC Tournament titles. In 15 seasons, Oliver has led the Saints to the NAIA Tournament on five occasions (2002, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011). The success of his teams has garnered Oliver accolades of his own. He is a two-time WHAC Coach of the Year (2002, 2009). In 2006, he was the NAIA Region VIII Coach of the Year. Oliver enters 2016 with a record of 193-84-30 overall record and 92-31-18 conference mark. In 2007, he became the winningest womens soccer coach in SHU history. At the time, he surpassed the previous mark of 87, held by Aldo Zid, whom Oliver played for during his student years at Siena Heights. Oliver currently ranks 13th in wins among all active NAIA coaches. Olivers players have received numerous accolades for their efforts on the field. He has coached two NAIA All-America Third Team honorees, 21 NAIA All-America honorable mentions, seven WHAC Players of the Year and 87 All-WHAC players. The success that Oliver breeds on the field is surpassed by the success his teams have accomplished off the field. During his tenure, the Saints have had 53 NAIA Scholar-Athletes and 86 Academic All-WHAC performers (Academic All-WHAC was created in 2004). In 2006, the NAIA created an Academic Team Award, which the Saints have eight seven times. Six Saints have also been honored with the Thomas Emmet Sr. Award, awarded to the top female junior student-athlete at Siena Heights while three student-athletes have received the Siena Heights Outstanding Student Award. Two graduates have received SHU Alumni awards. Oliver is a past president of the NAIA Womens Soccer Coaches Association and is a member of the All-America committee. He has also served as a national tournament committee member and has had two stints as a national rater. Currently he is the National Soccer Coaches Association All-American and Coach of the Year Chair. Oliver is an Assistant Sports Information Director at Siena Heights. He holds two bachelors degrees and a masters degree from Siena Heights. Oliver resides in Blissfield, Mich., with his wife, Vicky.