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Head Coach Gary Curneen
E-mail Coach Curneen: gcurneen@wingate.edu
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Wingate, N.C.----Wingate University has named Gary Curneen (class of 2003) as its new head women’s soccer coach, vice-president and athletic director Steve Poston announced today. Curneen replaces Andy Thompson, who resigned to pursue other opportunities.

 

In addition, Poston has named associate athletic director and head men’s soccer coach Gary Hamill as director of soccer. Curneen will report to Hamill in his new position.

 

“We are thankful for Andy Thompson’s contributions to our athletic department,” Poston said. “He did an outstanding job with our women’s soccer program. We wish him well in his future endeavors.”

Curneen has served two seasons as assistant men’s soccer coach at Wingate University. A four-year letterman for Hamill’s Bulldogs, Curneen assisted in all aspects of recruiting, practice and game management.

“We are proud of Gary Curneen and his accomplishments,” Poston said. “We feel very confident that he will provide quality leadership for our women’s soccer program. He has an exceptional work ethic. We look forward to him leading our team to the top of the SAC standings."

Curneen brings a full resume to his new position. He has served the Union County Soccer Association as a team trainer for various age groups (U-9 to U-16). He has been an assistant director in the Olympic Development Program for the North Carolina Youth Soccer Association (NCYSA), directing all aspects of training for U-11 girls.

Curneen possesses an “A” coaching license from the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). He was a marketing intern for the Boston Bulldogs of the A League and the Boston Renegades of the W-League for two summers.

“We will play attacking soccer,” Curneen said. “I have learned much from coach Hamill; we will pattern our style after the men’s team. It is high-intensity soccer.”

“We will go to the ball and press the issue,” Curneen added. “I think we will be exciting to watch and difficult to defend. We will play an up-tempo style and utilize our speed as much as possible.”

Hamill is proud of his pupil. “Gary Curneen understands soccer,” Hamill said. “His work ethic is second-to-none. Gary brings an intensity to the game that is evident from the moment you meet him.

As Curneen’s mentor, Hamill has had a unique opportunity to watch Curneen grow and mature as a student, player and coach. “Gary Curneen understands Wingate University soccer and the high standards we expect from him both on the field and off the field,” Hamill said. “I am thrilled he has decided to take this position.”