College at Brockport Women's Soccer

Coaching Experience 2016-Present The College at Brockport Head Coach 2008-2016 University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Head Coach 2007-2008 Canisius College Assistant Coach – Interim Head Coach 2003-2007 Buffalo State Assistant Coach   Overall Record 76-54-17 Year by Year Record Conference Record (Finish) 2024:15-2-2 2024: 10-1 (E8 Semifinals, NCAA First Round)  2023: 12-3-5 2023: 4-1-4 (SUNYAC Finals) 2022: 5-9-3 2022: 3-5-1 2021: 8-9-2 2021: 4-4-1 (SUNYAC Quarterfinals) 2020: N/A 2020: N/A 2019: 12-7-1 2019: 6-3 (SUNYAC Semi-Finals) 2018: 7-11 2018: 3-6 2017: 9-7-2 2017: 4-4-1 (SUNYAC Quarterfinals) 2016: 8-6-2 2016: 4-4-1 (SUNYAC Quarterfinals)   Education Institution B.A. English SUNY Cortland M.A. English University at Buffalo         Building Sustained Success With seven years at Brockport in the books, Coach Mike Idland has worked to establish a blueprint for long-term success. The program has made it to the SUNYAC Tournament four out of his five seasons at the helm, including its first SUNYAC Semifinal appearance since 2013. In 2019, Brockport achieved its best record under Idland with a team filled with talented underclassmen and led the conference in scoring. The squad was able to get back to the conference tournament once again in 2021, making an appearance in the quarterfinals for the third time under Coach Idland. Exceeding Expectations: Leading the Golden Eagles to a 49-49-10 record across his first six seasons, Idland would guide the Golden Eagles to back-to-back 12+ win seasons for the first time since 2008-09. Following a SUNYAC Championship appearance in 2023, Idland would bring Brockport to national prominence in 2024. He would guide the Golden Eagles to an undefeated 10-0-1 start to the season, finishing with the most single-season wins (15) since 2012, earning a NCAA Tournament appearance for the first time in nearly 20 years (2006). Under the tutelage of Idland, Jaylah Cossin became the first All-American in program history, additionally earning Scholar All-American honors. The 2024 season saw Idland coach the most All-Conference (10) and All-Region (3) players in program history, with Idland and Sydnee Smith being recognized as the Empire 8 Coaching Staff of the Year.           Before Brockport Before Idland’s time with the Golden Eagles, he was the head coach at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. In his eight seasons with the Panthers, he accumulated a record of 88-54-6. Idland was first named the AMCC Coach of the Year in 2011 after leading Pitt-Bradford to an impressive 13-3-2 record. He was also awarded the AMCC Co-Coach of the Year in the 2015 season.   Olympic Development Program Experience Additionally, Idland has served as Head Goalkeeper Coach and a senior staff member of the Region I Girls’ Olympic Development Program (ODP); he also held the role of goalkeeper coach for NY West ODP.   Emphasizing Academics Idland promotes a great balance between athletics and academics. In 2012-13 his team at Pitt-Bradford achieved a department high GPA of 3.35, which also earned the 2013 Team Academic Award from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Here at Brockport, the team was awarded the Team Academic Award with a 3.26 GPA in both 2016 and 2018. Most recently, in the fall of 2019, Idland's team collectively earned a 3.38 GPA which was the highest of all fall sports teams on campus.   Personal Idland lives in East Aurora, N.Y. with his wife, Nancy, and two daughters, Marielle and Molly. Idland holds a USSF "A" license as well as an NSCAA Premier Diploma and the USSF National "Youth" license.

Kody Haywood was hired in the Summer of 2025 as an assistant coach for the Brockport women’s soccer program. Haywood will assist Head Coach Mike Idland with all facets of the program. In Spring 2022, Haywood began coaching with Soccer Shots Rochester, working with children ages 2–8. That fall, he volunteered as an assistant coach for the Churchville-Chili Women’s Varsity Soccer Team, focusing primarily on goalkeeper training and development. In August 2023, he joined the Rochester Rush Soccer Club as a head coach, guiding youth players across various age groups. He remained in that role through July 2025, committed to developing not only athletes but also confident and thoughtful young individuals.   In Spring 2024, Haywood transitioned into the role of Director of Coaching at Soccer Shots Rochester, where he currently manages a team of over 20 coaches.   His coaching philosophy emphasizes accessibility, creativity, and growth. Passionate about soccer as a global game with simple rules and deep complexities, he believes the sport allows players to express themselves, test their limits, and grow as individuals and teammates. He is particularly dedicated to using the field as a space where athletes can build life skills such as communication, perseverance, discipline, and resilience. Raised in Syracuse, Haywood’s soccer career began at the early age of six years old. He played high school soccer at Central Square where he was a First Team All-League goalkeeper for the Redhawks. His playing career continued at SUNY Brockport where he was a member of the Golden Eagles club team while earning his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology.   Haywood is a proud husband and currently resides in Greece, NY. After graduating from SUNY Brockport and relocating to the Rochester area in 2023, he quickly embraced the region as home. Grateful for the chance to coach and mentor players at all levels, Haywood is deeply committed to helping each athlete reach their full potential—on and off the field.  

Kate Wagner was hired as an assistant coach for the Brockport women’s soccer team in the Summer of 2025. She will assist Head Coach Mike Idland with all facets of Brockport’s nationally-recognized women’s soccer program. Wagner joins the soccer coaching staff with a competitive playing background, a deep tactical understanding of the game, and a team-first mentality. She is passionate about fostering a love for the sport while helping student-athletes grow both on and off the field. A native of Cicero, N.Y., Wagner starred at Cicero-North Syracuse High School, earning All-CNY Section III honors. She continued her career at Roberts Wesleyan University, where she was a starting defensive center midfielder and helped lead the Redhawks to the 2019 NCCAA National Runner-Up finish. Her decorated club career includes playing for the Syracuse Development Academy, where she was part of two Region I Tournament Championships, two Region I League Championships, five New York State Cup titles, and a trip to the 2016 US Youth Soccer National Championships Final Four. More recently, Wagner has competed with the Rochester Lazers, capturing three USASA Region I Championships and finishing as 2023 USASA National Runners-Up. She also spent time with RNYFC in the WPSL (2024) and Flower City 1872 in the UWS (2023). Off the pitch, Wagner earned her Ph.D. in Astrophysics from the Rochester Institute of Technology, applying the same focus, discipline, and analytical mindset that she brings to the game. She resides in Gates, N.Y., with her husband and is excited to contribute her knowledge, experience, and passion to the Golden Eagles program.

Jaylah Cossin was hired in the summer of 2025 as an assistant coach for the SUNY Brockport women’s soccer program. A native of Silver Creek, N.Y., Cossin began her collegiate career at Cazenovia College before transferring to Brockport, where she competed for the Golden Eagles during her final two seasons. She was also a member of Brockport’s track and field team in her last semester, while competing for RNY in the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) and the Rochester Lazers in the Rochester District Soccer League (RDSL). Cossin put together a decorated collegiate career highlighted by becoming the first All-American in program history when she was named a United Soccer Coaches First-Team All-American in 2024. Over her four-year career, she totaled 34 goals, 24 assists, and 92 points, earning a string of conference and regional honors: 2022 – First-Team All-North Atlantic Conference (Cazenovia) 2023 – Second-Team All-SUNYAC (Brockport) & United Soccer Coaches First-Team All-Region 2024 – First-Team All-Empire 8, Empire 8 Offensive Player of the Year, United Soccer Coaches First-Team All-Region, and First-Team All-American At Brockport, she racked up 22 goals, 15 assists, and 59 points in just two seasons, ranking 13th all-time in career goals and points, and 10th all-time in assists. In 2024, she led the Empire 8 in goals (11) and points (30), while helping guide the Golden Eagles to a historic 15-2-2 season, a top-10 national defensive record, and just the second NCAA Tournament appearance in program history. Cossin is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work degree at Brockport while launching her collegiate coaching career. Her coaching philosophy emphasizes positivity, work ethic, and resilience, with a focus on helping student-athletes grow both on the field and as individuals.