University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Mennell Appointed to NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Committee
05.04.2017 | Men's Soccer
INDIANAPOLIS – UNC Asheville men's soccer head coach Mathes Mennell has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Committee.
Mennell's appointment begins immediately and will run through Aug. 31, 2020.
"It's a real honor to be selected by the NCAA to serve on this committee," Mennell said. "NCAA Division I men's soccer has played a major role in my life, and the opportunity to serve and give back to a sport that has afforded me so many opportunities is a rare honor. I think it's a great opportunity for us to further the sport. Obviously, this is a great thing for our university and a great thing for the Big South. I'm looking forward to doing whatever the committee needs me to do."
Mennell is set to start his third season in charge of UNC Asheville men's soccer in the 2017 season.
In his two seasons in charge of UNC Asheville men's soccer, Mennell has transformed the program into a Big South contender with the Bulldogs just missing out on the 2016 league regular-season title on the final day of conference play last season.
A USSF "A" licensed coach, Mennell is a 1996 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Humanities. He completed his Master of Arts degree in General Education from Loyola Marymount University in July of 2007.
A standout goalkeeper at Air Force from 1992-1995, he led the Falcons to a top-20 ranking during all four seasons he played. In 1993, he backstopped USAFA to the best NCAA College Cup finish in school history with a record of 15-5-1 as the Falcons reached the national quarterfinals.
Mennell served as team captain in 1995 and was named the team's Most Inspirational Player in 1994 and 1995. He was also named first-team All-MPSF in 1994 and earned honorable mention accolades in 1993 and 1995. He was also named All-America by the National Strength and Conditioning Association in 1995.
The Bristol, Tenn. native came to the Bulldog program from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, Calif.
Mennell was with the Lions program for a total of 16 years (1998-2000 and 2002-2015). He helped LMU win two West Coast Conference championships and make five NCAA College Cup appearances.
Mennell was an assistant coach with both the men's and women's program at LMU from 2002-06. He helped the women's team get to the NCAA Tournament in 2002 and 2006 and the men's program in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009 and 2013.
Prior to LMU, Mennell was an assistant coach at the United States Air Force Academy in 1996-1997 and 2000-2002.
Mennell has also been very active in youth soccer for over 20 years. He has worked in variety of impact roles across the spectrum of the youth soccer landscape. He served as the USYS Region IV Head Coach for Boys ODP, has worked with the Los Angeles Galaxy U16 and U18 Academy. In addition he was the Director of Coaching-Older Boys for the LA Galaxy-South Bay Soccer Club and he is currently on staff at the ABYSA/Highland Football Club in Asheville.
To learn more about all of the great things happening with UNC Asheville men's soccer, please visit uncabulldogs.com.
Mennell's appointment begins immediately and will run through Aug. 31, 2020.
"It's a real honor to be selected by the NCAA to serve on this committee," Mennell said. "NCAA Division I men's soccer has played a major role in my life, and the opportunity to serve and give back to a sport that has afforded me so many opportunities is a rare honor. I think it's a great opportunity for us to further the sport. Obviously, this is a great thing for our university and a great thing for the Big South. I'm looking forward to doing whatever the committee needs me to do."
Mennell is set to start his third season in charge of UNC Asheville men's soccer in the 2017 season.
In his two seasons in charge of UNC Asheville men's soccer, Mennell has transformed the program into a Big South contender with the Bulldogs just missing out on the 2016 league regular-season title on the final day of conference play last season.
A USSF "A" licensed coach, Mennell is a 1996 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Humanities. He completed his Master of Arts degree in General Education from Loyola Marymount University in July of 2007.
A standout goalkeeper at Air Force from 1992-1995, he led the Falcons to a top-20 ranking during all four seasons he played. In 1993, he backstopped USAFA to the best NCAA College Cup finish in school history with a record of 15-5-1 as the Falcons reached the national quarterfinals.
Mennell served as team captain in 1995 and was named the team's Most Inspirational Player in 1994 and 1995. He was also named first-team All-MPSF in 1994 and earned honorable mention accolades in 1993 and 1995. He was also named All-America by the National Strength and Conditioning Association in 1995.
The Bristol, Tenn. native came to the Bulldog program from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, Calif.
Mennell was with the Lions program for a total of 16 years (1998-2000 and 2002-2015). He helped LMU win two West Coast Conference championships and make five NCAA College Cup appearances.
Mennell was an assistant coach with both the men's and women's program at LMU from 2002-06. He helped the women's team get to the NCAA Tournament in 2002 and 2006 and the men's program in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009 and 2013.
Prior to LMU, Mennell was an assistant coach at the United States Air Force Academy in 1996-1997 and 2000-2002.
Mennell has also been very active in youth soccer for over 20 years. He has worked in variety of impact roles across the spectrum of the youth soccer landscape. He served as the USYS Region IV Head Coach for Boys ODP, has worked with the Los Angeles Galaxy U16 and U18 Academy. In addition he was the Director of Coaching-Older Boys for the LA Galaxy-South Bay Soccer Club and he is currently on staff at the ABYSA/Highland Football Club in Asheville.
To learn more about all of the great things happening with UNC Asheville men's soccer, please visit uncabulldogs.com.
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