Alcorn State has named Cedric Thomas its new head soccer coach, the varsity introduced Tuesday.
Thomas, an alumnus of the college, steps in because the twenty second head coach in this system’s historical past.
“Alcorn State College’s dedication to our soccer program and student-athletes is unwavering. I’m thrilled to nominate Cedric Thomas as our new head soccer coach,” ASU President Dr. Tracy Cooks mentioned in a press release. “I consider he’s uniquely positioned to proceed our championship-winning custom. His ardour for the sport, strategy to management of our student-athletes, and imaginative and prescient for the long run will proceed to strengthen our tradition of excellence as a frontrunner within the Southwestern Athletic Convention.”
Thomas, who rejoined the Alcorn State soccer employees because the defensive coordinator in March 2022, has a wealthy historical past with this system. His earlier roles at Alcorn included defensive again coach and defensive coordinator, throughout which the crew achieved vital success, together with 4 straight SWAC Jap Division titles and back-to-back SWAC titles in 2014 and 2015.
Earlier than his return to Alcorn, Thomas had a profitable tenure as the pinnacle soccer coach at Mississippi Delta Group School. He served because the defensive again coach on the College of Southern Mississippi. He additionally had a two-year stint as the pinnacle soccer coach on the College of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, his undergraduate alma mater.
“We’re grateful that Coach Cedric Thomas has agreed to be our new head soccer coach,” acknowledged interim athletic director Robert Raines. “Thomas brings a wealth of information and expertise to the place. As an Alcorn alumnus, Coach Thomas is a well-recognized face to this system, having served two stints with the Braves. He aligns completely with our tradition, has an amazing command of this system, rapport with our gamers, and is dedicated to sustaining a profitable program centered on sturdy teachers, group outreach, and high-character student-athletes.”
Thomas holds an Affiliate of Arts diploma from Mississippi Delta Group School, a bachelor’s diploma in recreation from the College of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, and a grasp’s diploma in administration from Alcorn State College. He’s married to Kelunda, and so they have a daughter, Loegan. Thomas additionally has a son, Cedric Jr.
Thomas replaces former head coach Fred McNair, who just lately knowledgeable the varsity he’ll settle for a proposal to develop into the subsequent head coach at Texas Southern.
