Hartford men's soccer has bolstered its coaching staff with the addition of former players Devon Jessop and Erik Ribeiro. Jessop returns as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator after a successful playing career, while Ribeiro steps in as an assistant coach and director of player performance. Both alumni aim to leverage their experiences and insights to guide the current team. They will start the season with high expectations, hoping to achieve double-digit wins for a third consecutive year.

By the Numbers
  • Jessop played 33 games with 27 starts, scoring 2 goals and 4 assists in 1,954 minutes.
  • Ribeiro played 25 games with 6 starts, totaling 848 minutes and 1 goal.
State of Play
  • Hartford aims for double-digit wins for the third straight season, a feat not achieved since 1990-1992.
  • The season kicks off on September 4th against the University of Saint Joseph, followed by a game against Trinity College on September 6th.
What's Next

As the Hawks prepare for their season opener, the focus will be on integrating the new coaches and building team chemistry. Success in the early games could set a positive tone for the rest of the season.

Bottom Line

The hiring of Jessop and Ribeiro signals a commitment to harnessing past player experiences to elevate the Hartford men's soccer program. Their contributions could be pivotal in achieving the team's ambitious goals this season.