LHU Names Patrick Long Men’s Soccer Coach
Central Mountain Grad Follows Father’s Footsteps to Helm at Alma Mater
LOCK HAVEN – Patrick Long, a 2008 Lock Haven University graduate and former standout men’s soccer player at The Haven, has been named the Bald Eagles new head coach.
“We are delighted to welcome Patrick back to LHU as a coach. He has tremendous passion for LHU and soccer. In addition, his drive and experience as an assistant coach made him a great choice for LHU,” says Tom Gioglio, Lock Haven University Athletic Director.
Long returns to LHU after spending the last six seasons as an assistant coach at Division I Bucknell University. At Bucknell, Long helped guide the Bison to a pair of Patriot League titles and to two NCAA Tournament appearances.
During his tenure at Bucknell, Long assisted the program in all aspects, including day-to-day operations, training sessions, recruiting, scheduling, fundraising and alumni relations.
Prior to his time at Bucknell, Long spent two years at Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) rival East Stroudsburg University (2008-09 and 2009-10), as the graduate assistant and assistant coach.
Following his Bald Eagle playing days, the former LHU team captain served as Lock Haven’s student-assistant coach during the 2007 season after exhausting his playing eligibility, and while working toward his undergraduate degree.
During his playing days at LHU, Long was two-time All-PSAC First Team selection (2005 & 2006) and a 2006 Third Team Academic All-American. He served as team captain during his junior and senior seasons, and was a three-time All-PSAC Scholar-Athlete.
Long also played one season with the LHU men’s basketball team. He graduated from LHU in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education/Social Studies. Long earned his Master of Science in Sports Management from ESU in 2009. Long is a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of American (NSCAA).
He is the son of former LHU standout soccer player and head coach Lenny Long. Long is a 2003 graduate of Central Mountain High School and a 2010 inductee into the CMHS Sports Hall of Fame for his contributions as a four-year starter for the Wildcats.
