Feb. 13, 2007

EASTON, Pa. - Lafayette men's soccer head coach Dennis Bohn has added Brian Gill to his coaching staff for the 2007 campaign. The former Rider University assistant coach replaces Mike Bonelli, who recently took an assistant coaching position at Northwestern University.

Gill's most recent college coaching stint came at his alma mater, Rider, during the 2004, 2005 and 2006 seasons where he served under head coach Russ Fager. During his stay in Lawrenceville, N.J., Gill coached the goalkeepers and assisted with scouting and recruiting.

In his collegiate career, the 2004 graduate was a standout goalkeeper for the Broncs where he was named the MVP for his team as a junior and senior. He also helped his team reach the MAAC championship game in 2000 and 2003 as a player, and in 2004 as a coach. Gill graduated magna cum laude with a degree in secondary education and history.

Gill went on to play professionally, suiting up for the Brooklyn Knights of the USL's Premier Development League from 2001 to 2003. He possesses NSCAA state, regional and national goalkeeper licenses and a USSF "D" coaching license.

"Brian brings with him coaching and playing experiences at the high school, collegiate and professional levels," Bohn said. "His area of concentration will be on goalkeeping, something that will be especially important this season with the graduation of our starting keeper."

The Smithtown, N.Y. native also spent five seasons on the coaching staff of MatchFit Academy FC, and for the last two years has worked as an assistant coach and goalie trainer for New Jersey ODP.

The Leopards open their 2007 season looking to build on an 11-4-2 campaign which led them to the Patriot League Tournament title game. This squad will lose three starters, but will return four of its top five leading scorers.