ENC Names Dan Visser Men’s Soccer Head Coach

QUINCY, Mass.- Dan Visser has been named the head men's soccer coach at Eastern Nazarene College, as announced by Director of Athletics Dr. Nancy Detwiler.

"ENC is fortunate to have Dan Visser as head coach for men's occer and golf," said Detwiler. "Dan is committed to taking both programs to the next level of play through discipline and good teaching. He has a passion for both sports. Even more however, is his desire to use sport to develop solid Christian men."

Visser inherits the men's soccer program after the Lions reached the Commonwealth Coast Conference playoffs for the first time in 10 years with a 7-9-2 overall record.

Visser joins the Lions after a two-year stint as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Eastern University in St. Davids, Pa. He helped the Eagles post a 21-11-2 overall record with a 7-6-1 mark in the Middle Atlantic Conference.

As a player, Visser enjoyed a successful playing career with NCAA Division III powerhouse Messiah College. During his four years, the Falcons won three National Championships and participated in four Final Fours. He served as a captain in his junior and senior years and was named to the Regional All-America first team following his senior season. Visser graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2008 with degrees in mathematics and economics.

After graduation, Visser coached at Delaware County Christian School as well as with the Eastern Pennsylvania ODP program. He also spent three years working for Total Soccer Academy in Downingtown, State College and Warminster, Pa. Currently, Visser serves as the Director of Player Development for United Sports in Downingtown, Pa.

Visser holds a NSCAA National Diploma and USSF 'A' License.

"I'm extremely honored by this amazing opportunity. I'd like to thank Dr. Nancy Detweiler and the entire ENC community for welcoming me into their family," said Visser. "At ENC, I'll be working hard to live up to the standard established by some very special coaches who have invested in my life over the years, namely Wayne Rasmussen, Dave Brandt, Brad McCarty, Mark Wagner and Jim Henderson."

TRANSACTIONS: Eastern Nazarene – Named Dan Visser head men's soccer and golf coach.