Stetson University Men's Soccer

Hired: February 2020 | Entering 6th season as head coach Emmett Rutkowski enters his sixth season at the helm of Stetson men’s soccer in 2025. Since taking over the program in 2020, Rutkowski has helped the Hatters develop into a consistent contender in the ASUN Conference. In 2024, he led Stetson to its first ASUN Regular Season Championship in seven years, while also coaching three of the league’s major individual award winners. Fall 2024 Rutkowski led Stetson to the ASUN Regular Season Championship with a 3-0-4 record in league play, marking the program’s first title since 2017.  Coached Charles Ahl to ASUN Player of the Year and United Soccer Coaches All-Region honors Developed Clarence Loriot into the ASUN Defensive Player of the Year and an All-Region selection Oversaw the breakout campaign of Nicolo Radaelli, who earned ASUN Goalkeeper of the Year Six players earned All-ASUN honors under his leadership, including two named to the All-Freshman Team Fall 2023 The Hatters posted a 7-7-4 overall record and went 5-2-2 at home, with several high-profile victories throughout the year. Defeated NC State 2-0 and eventual ASUN Champion Lipscomb 3-1 Rolled to a 7-0 win over St. Thomas, the program’s largest margin of victory in a decade Guided freshman Xavi Csato to ASUN Freshman of the Year and All-Freshman Team honors Coached four players to All-ASUN First or Second Team honors Fall 2022 Stetson finished 6-3-7, losing just three matches all season — the program’s fewest in a single campaign since 1989. Went 4-1 against in-state opponents, including wins over South Florida, FGCU, UNF, and Jacksonville Scored six goals in a win over FGCU, the most in a single game since 2014 and the most ever against the Eagles Coached five players to Second Team All-ASUN and two to the All-Freshman Team Guided Gio Rodriguez to ASUN All-Tournament honors and All-Region Second Team Mentored freshman Andres Mata to All-Region Third Team honors in his debut season Fall 2021 In his second season, Rutkowski led the Hatters to their first winning record since 2014, finishing 8-7-2. Picked up wins over #18 Lipscomb and RV Central Arkansas Achieved the program’s first five-game win streak since 2010 Reached the ASUN semifinals Coached two players to ASUN First Team, two to Second Team, and five to the All-Freshman Team Guided Nelson Pereira to ASUN Freshman of the Year and All-Region Second Team honors   Assistant Coach at Stetson (2018–2019) Before becoming head coach, Rutkowski served two seasons as an assistant at Stetson. In 2018, the Hatters advanced to the ASUN Championship Final for the first time since 2009 and posted their highest RPI ranking in nearly a decade. Helped guide the program to a Top 4 ranking in the United Soccer Coaches Atlantic Region Mentored Ian McCauley to ASUN Defender of the Year and All-Region honors Coached multiple All-Conference and All-Freshman selections Contributed to back-to-back United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Awards, including a 3.54 team GPA in 2019 Mercer University (2013, 2016–17) Rutkowski was part of a highly successful run at Mercer University, serving as assistant coach during two NCAA Tournament seasons. Assistant coach for SoCon Tournament Championship teams in 2016 and 2017 Helped Mercer earn back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances Coached Will Bagrou, a 2018 MLS SuperDraft selection, All-American, and MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist Mentored goalkeeper Jeremy Booth, two-time SoCon Tournament MVP and program record-holder in goals against average Centenary College (2014–2015) Rutkowski served as head coach at Centenary College in Louisiana, helping to rebuild the program. Served as head coach for two seasons Doubled the team’s win total in his first year Improved team GPA from 2.45 to 3.0; 13 players named to the SCAC All-Academic Honor Roll Mentored Michael Pullano, recipient of the SCAC Character and Community Award Dartmouth College (2012) Rutkowski worked with the Big Green as goalkeeper coach, helping the Ivy League program to a second-place finish. Goalkeeper coach for Ivy League runner-up squad Coached one All-Region honoree and five All-Ivy selections Team earned the NSCAA Team Academic Award Frostburg State (2010–2011) Rutkowski began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Frostburg State. Graduate assistant coach for two seasons Helped the team improve from 4-10-3 to 11-3-5 Reached the CAC semifinals and ECAC postseason Coached Ryan Russell to Conference Player of the Year honors Contributed to head coach Keith Byrnes earning CAC Coach of the Year Emmett Rutkowski Year-By-Year Stetson Summary  table.tableizer-table { font-size: 12px; border: 1px solid #CCC; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; } .tableizer-table td { padding: 4px; margin: 3px; border: 1px solid #CCC; } .tableizer-table th { background-color: #005440; color: #FFF; font-weight: bold; } Year School W-L Conf. Notes 2020-21 Stetson 1-5-2 1-3-2 2021-22 Stetson 8-7-2  4-3 2022-23 Stetson 6-3-7 4-2-2 2023-24 Stetson 7-7-4 3-2-2 2024-25 Stetson 5-6-6 3-0-4 Regular Season Champions Totals 5 Seasons 27-28-21 15-10-10  Emmett Rutkowski Coaching Tree NCAA Division I Soccer Jack Roberts Drew Crawford Kyle Symczak Jamie Souza Jaime Ibarra-Perez Owen Jack Assistant Coach Saint Louis University  Atlantic 10 Assistant Coach Yale University Ivy League Assistant Coach  College of William & Mary  Colonial Athletic Association Head Coach  Stetson University (Women's)  ASUN Assistant Coach (Goalkeepers) SMU Atlantic Coast Assistant Coach (Goalkeepers) Vermont American East NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer Justin Carey Head Coach  Eastern Mennonite University  Old Dominion Athletic Conference Professional Players Coached:  Erwan Colas - Stetson University (FC Lorient, Ligue 1) Nelson Pereira - Stetson University (CD Mafra, Portugal Liga 2) Nate Monsanto - Stetson University (Valley United FC, NISA) Oliver Bryneus - Stetson University (Politehnica Timis?oara, Romania Liga 2) Maxime Allione - Stetson University (Hye`res 83 FC, France National Ligue 2) Charles Ahl - Stetson University (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, USL) Greg Ranjitsingh - Mercer University (Minnesota United, MLS) Connor Antley - Mercer University (Tampa Bay Rowdies, USL) Ian Antley - Mercer University (Indy Eleven, USL) Kobe Perez - Mercer University (Tormenta FC, USL) Will Bagrou - Mercer University (ATSV Stadl-Paura, Austria Division II) Trenton Whitley - Mercer University (St. Kilda Celts SC, Australia VSL I) Ramario Thompson - Mercer University (Harbor View FC, Jamaica Red Stripe Premier League) Stefan Cleveland - Dartmouth College (Seattle Sounders, MLS) Stefan Defregger - Dartmouth College (Wilmington Hammerheads, USL) Gabe Hoffman-Johnson - Dartmouth College (Saint Louis FC, USL) Colin Heffron - Dartmouth College (New York Red Bulls II, USL) Kevin Dzierzawski - Dartmouth College (Queen of the South FC, Scotland Championship) Noah Cohen - Dartmouth College (Bidvest Wits, South Africa Premier League)  Ryan Russell - Frostburg State University (Sporting Maryland & USMNT Futsal) Playing Experience: 2009-2011 - Fredericksburg Hotspurs 2006-2009 - University of Mary Washington 2009: Team Captain, All Region, First Team All-Conference, Academic All-Region Education: 2010-2012 - Frostburg State University: Master of Education 2006-2010 - University of Mary Washington: Bachelor of Business Administration table.tableizer-table { font-size: 12px; border: 1px solid #CCC; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; } .tableizer-table td { padding: 4px; margin: 3px; border: 1px solid #CCC; } .tableizer-table th { background-color: #005440; color: #FFF; font-weight: bold; }

Hired at Stetson: January 2022 Eddie Jimenez joined the Stetson men’s soccer staff ahead of the 2022 season. Since his arrival, he has played a key role in the program’s growth, contributing to back-to-back winning seasons and the development of several ASUN award winners and all-region selections. In addition to his collegiate experience, Jimenez also serves on the coaching staff for Puerto Rico’s national teams. Fall 2024 In his third year on staff, Jimenez helped Stetson win the ASUN Regular Season Championship—the program’s first conference title since 2017—finishing unbeaten in league play (3-0-4) and 5-6-6 overall. Worked closely with Charles Ahl, the ASUN Player of the Year and a United Soccer Coaches All-Region selection Assisted in the development of Clarence Loriot, who was named ASUN Defensive Player of the Year and earned All-Region honors Supported Nicolo Radaelli in a standout season that resulted in ASUN Goalkeeper of the Year honors Played a role in six players earning All-ASUN honors, including two members of the All-Freshman Team Fall 2023 In his second season with the Hatters, Jimenez helped Stetson to a 7-7-4 overall record, including a 5-2-2 mark at home. The team posted statement wins over NC State and eventual ASUN champion Lipscomb. Contributed to a 2-0 shutout victory over NC State and a 3-1 win over Lipscomb Helped guide the Hatters to a dominant 7-0 result against St. Thomas Mentored freshman Xavi Csato, who was named ASUN Freshman of the Year Played a role in three Hatters earning First Team All-ASUN honors: Luis Lara, Andres Mata, and Alvaro Gabancho Worked closely with Charles Ahl, a Second Team All-ASUN selection Helped develop Afonso Conde, Xavi Csato, and Ross Appolon into All-ASUN Freshman Team honorees Fall 2022 Jimenez’s first season saw Stetson lose just three matches all year, finishing 6-3-7 and posting a 4-1 record against in-state opponents. Assisted in wins over South Florida, FGCU, UNF, and Jacksonville Helped orchestrate a 6-0 home victory over FGCU — the program’s highest-scoring match since 2014 Supported five players who earned Second Team All-ASUN recognition Worked with two All-Freshman selections Assisted in Gio Rodriguez’s ASUN All-Tournament and All-Region Second Team honors Helped freshman Andres Mata earn a spot on the All-Region Third Team University of Central Florida (2020–2021) Before arriving in DeLand, Jimenez spent time as a volunteer assistant at UCF. He was part of the coaching staff during the program’s run to the American Athletic Conference title and a Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Helped the Knights capture the 2021 Spring AAC Championship Contributed to a postseason run that ended in the NCAA Tournament’s third round Puerto Rico Football Federation (2023–Present) In addition to his work at Stetson, Jimenez is actively involved with Puerto Rico’s national teams at multiple levels. Serves as head coach for the Puerto Rico U17 Men’s National Team Assistant coach for the Puerto Rico U20 Men’s National Team Works as assistant coach and scout for the Puerto Rico Senior Men’s National Team Part of the staff that helped Puerto Rico earn promotion to League B in the Concacaf Nations League Helped the senior team lead all Concacaf Nations League programs in goals scored (22) Playing Experience: 2013-2015 - Puerto Rico Senior National Team 2012-2013 - Fort Lauderdale Strikers, NASL 2009-2012 - University of Central Florida Four year starter in midfield leading the Knights to back-to-back second round NCAA tournament appearances in 2010 and 2011. 2008-2009 - Villanova University  2006-2010 - Puerto Rico U17, U20, & U23 National Team Education: 2012 - University of Central Florida: Bachelor of Sciences in Organizational Communication