For our first webinar of 2025, we’re excited to be joined by Chad Riley, Head Coach at the University of Notre Dame, who’ll be discussing what it takes to reach the top level of college soccer, sharing his experiences of coaching at one of the country’s most iconic universities.
Date: Wednesday 15 January
Time: 7.00pm EST*
Chad has been at the helm of the ‘Fighting Irish’ since 2018, leading Notre Dame to incredible success with appearances at two College Cups and all the way to the national championship match in 2023. He was named ACC Coach of the Year last season and was previously head coach at the successful Dartmouth men’s soccer program from 2013 - 17.
Coach Riley is also a Notre Dame graduate, having been a talented midfielder in his playing days and was a four-time all-Big East winner. He scored 10 goals and notched 32 assists in 78 appearances, playing in three NCAA tournaments.
The webinar will give aspiring college soccer players the opportunity to hear from someone who has played and coached at the very top of the game. Chad describes his guiding principles at Notre Dame as “aspirational, educational and enjoyable,” and viewers will get the chance to hear more about the men’s soccer program, what he looks for in a recruit, his coaching philosophy, and life as a student-athlete at one of the foremost universities in the country which offers a genuinely transformational experience.
*Please note that the start time may be amended subject to Coach Riley’s training schedule. For anyone who registers and can’t make an alternative time, a recording of the webinar will be shared with you.
To find out more about the University of Notre Dame men's soccer program, click here.
