New Soccer Coach, Chennis Berry is able to dig deep as he assembles his teaching workers at South Carolina State. The Bulldogs coach has formally introduced the bulk members of his new workforce.
“Go Canine! I’m tremendous excited in regards to the males that we have now becoming a member of our teaching workers! That is an skilled workers with confirmed observe data,” stated Berry. “They’ve received at each stage of soccer and coached NFL gamers, All Convention gamers in addition to All-People whereas profitable championships all through their complete teaching careers.”
Berry, introduced as new head coach early final month, has been quietly assembling his new workers since mid-December. Coach Berry is succeeding longtime coach Buddy Pough, who introduced his departure forward of the ’23 season.
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Notable additions embrace Johnathan Williams, as Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach, and Jordan Odaffer because the Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach. Williams and Odaffer had been beforehand on Berry’s workers at Benedict Faculty. They each led a high-powered offense and protection in a number of Division II classes.
South Carolina State has additionally welcomed alumni, Dr. Nathan Cochran to steer the Division of Athletics. Cochran’s profession spans 20 years as a collegiate administrator and soccer and observe coach, with almost half of his expertise with HBCUs.
“I’m extraordinarily happy to be chosen to serve my alma mater,” Cochran stated. “I stay up for the long-awaited return residence.”
Different newcomers to the Bulldogs workers embrace Kevin King (Particular Groups Coordinator/Safeties Coach), Gary Howard (defensive position), Connor Loper (Tight Ends), and Michael Kinds Jr. (Cornerbacks).
Berry will retain veteran coach David Blanchard who has almost 30 years on the SCSU teaching workers, who will coach defensive tackles and likewise function Director of Alumni Relations/Director of Participant Improvement. Nashan Goddard was additionally retained as offensive line coach. The veteran coach can have a number of All-MEAC performers for the Bulldogs on the entrance line. Chris Parrott will stay on the workers in an off-the-field function as Director of Recruiting/Tutorial Coordinator.
Coach Berry will full workers meeting with the hiring of operating again and huge receiver coaches, director of soccer operations, chief of workers, and director of inventive content material.
To remain up to date on the Bulldogs schedule and roster, please go to SCSU Athletics web site.
