Eric Golz, one of the nation's top assistant soccer coaches, has been named an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the University of Maryland women's soccer program, head coach Jonathan Morgan announced today.

“I’d like to welcome Eric Golz as the newest member of the women’s soccer program and Terrapin Family,” said Morgan. “Eric will join our team as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. Back in 2006 when I arrived at the University of Maryland, I was very fortunate to be given a similar opportunity. I was hired as an assistant coach, but also as someone who would be an integral part of rebuilding Maryland women’s soccer. I believe that philosophy created a great working environment for the entire staff, so when looking for an assistant coach to join the team, it was important to find someone who would come in and fill that same role. Havingsuch a personable, experienced and passionate coach as Eric will allow Maryland women’s soccer to continue progressing forward in its pursuit of championships.

“Eric will be involved in all facets of the program and will focus special effort on recruiting and external operations. We have a lot of exciting new technology we are beginning to use to enhance our players’ performance and Eric will be in charge of implementing their use.”

Golz comes to Maryland after spending the 2011 season as an assistant coach at Dayton,where he was primarily responsible for recruiting, coordinating scouting reports and designing and organizing training sessions for the Flyers. Under Golz’s tutelage, the Flyers, which were ranked as high as 14th by the NSCAA during the season, won the Atlantic 10 Tournament to advance to the NCAA Tournament. Dayton finished the 2011 season with the 11th-best scoring offense in the nation, averaging 2.52 goals per game.

“The University of Maryland has a rich history, a great deal of tradition, and has recently been one of the most successful programs in the nation,” said Golz. “It is a special university and program, and I am flattered to have the opportunity to contribute as an assistant. The direction of the program, the level of competition in the ACC, and the opportunity to compete for national championships are all factors that make this an incredibly attractive opportunity.

“Jon has played an integral role in Maryland’s turnaround and success of the past few years. I have known him for a long time and am certain that he will flourish as the Terrapins’ head coach. I know my experience will enable me to contribute to the continued growth of the program, and I cannot wait to get to work with Jon, Laurie [George], the very talented student-athletes and the rest of the Terps’ soccer family.”

In addition to coaching at Dayton, Golz has also coached the Iowa Rush, a semi-professional team in the Women’s Professional Soccer League (WPSL) and was an assistant women’s coach at Clemson (2009), Iowa (2006-08), Bowling Green (2004-05) and was an assistant coach with the Westminster College men’s program (2003).

A native of Wadsworth, Ohio, Golz was a two-year standout goalkeeper at Grove City College from 1999-2000 and was an All-Presidents Athletic Conference selection. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance in 2002.

A member of the USYSA Region II Olympic Development Program since 2004, Golz holds a USSF "A" and USSF National Goalkeeping license, as well as a Level 1 Goalkeeping License from the NSCAA.