Saratoga Springs, N.Y.-- Skidmore College has named Jeremiah Kneeland head men's soccer coach. Kneeland recently completed his sixth season as head coach at Elmira College.
 
"I am excited to have Jeremiah join the Skidmore College family as our head men's soccer coach," said Gail Cummings-Danson, Skidmore athletics director. "Jeremiah has proven himself with a tireless work ethic, tremendous passion and an outstanding commitment to having student-athletes excel.  I look forward to watching the progress our program makes under his guidance."
 
Kneeland compiled a 58-45-7 record at Elmira.  The 2009 Empire 8 Conference Coach of the Year, his teams have been to four consecutive Empire 8 tournament semifinals, including a championship appearance in 2011.   The 2012 team tied a program record with 13 wins.
 
In six seasons, he has produced 22 All-Conference, four National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-Region, and three NSCAA Scholar All-Region student-athletes.
 
A 2005 graduate of Elmira, Kneeland was a three-year starter for the Soaring Eagles, earning all-conference honors twice and serving as team captain his junior and senior years.  He received his Master of Science degree from Elmira in 2011.
 
“I am grateful to Gail Cummings-Danson and the search committee for giving me the opportunity to join the Skidmore College community and athletics family," Kneeland said. "I feel very fortunate and excited to lead the Skidmore men's soccer program into a new era."

Kneeland is a member of the United States Soccer Federation and holds his Advanced National Diploma from the NSCAA. He also holds NSCAA regional, and national goalkeeping diplomas.