Bryan
Waggoner’s coaching experience is widespread, as he has
coached at the club, high school, and NCAA Division I and
III levels. Prior to being hired as the WildCat men’s soccer
coach, he worked at his alma mater, the University of
Richmond, where he served as an assistant coach for three
seasons. During this time his duties included on-field
training, game analysis, and recruiting. Prior to his work
with the Spiders, Waggoner was the head coach at Douglas S.
Freeman High School in Richmond where he amassed a 24-11-8
record over three seasons.
As a Division I student-athlete at the University of Richmond, Waggoner was a four-year letter winner. He served as team captain his senior year when he earned the Coaches Award in recognition of his leadership skills. He graduated from Richmond with a degree in sociology.
After graduation, Waggoner was named the assistant men’s and women’s coach at NCAA Division III Linfield College in Oregon. He helped the men’s team earn an at-large bid in the NCAA tournament. Waggoner was involved in all aspects of the Linfield program, including on-field training, scouting, and recruiting.
At the club level, Waggoner has served as the technical director of the Virginia Capital Area Soccer League, where he analyzed, evaluated, and trained teams throughout the club system. In addition, he was the head coach of the under-18 boy’s elite team, guiding it to five tournament championships and a final four standing in the state cup.
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