LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — SUNY Sullivan has named Scott Goodman and Lenny Miret as the first head coaches of the college’s brand new intercollegiate soccer programs. Varsity men’s and women’s soccer launch this fall.

Goodman will lead the women’s soccer program and Miret will head the men’s soccer program. Together they are building SUNY Sullivan’s newest athletics programs from the ground up. The programs will expand opportunities for student-athletes to compete at the collegiate level while pursuing a SUNY education close to home.

“These programs reflect our commitment to enriching student life and creating new opportunities for our student-athletes to excel both on the field and in the classroom,” said David Potash, president of SUNY Sullivan. “Coach Goodman and Coach Miret bring exactly the right experience and passion to the task.” Potash added that conversations with local high schools made soccer a priority for the college.

Goodman, a U.S. Soccer Federation-licensed coach, brings nearly three decades of experience in soccer programs at the youth, collegiate, and professional levels. He is the Executive Director and a Head Coach of Hudson Valley Athletic Club, a nonprofit he helped establish, and serves as the Director and a Head Coach of the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association’s Olympic Development Program (ODP) North. In 2025, Goodman guided twelve players to the East Regional Camp and three of the players were selected to the ODP National Team.

“I can’t think of a better time to launch a women’s soccer program at SUNY Sullivan,” said Goodman. “We want to develop not just great players, but confident, driven young women who will thrive long after their time on the field.”

Miret, a lifelong soccer player, coach, and referee, brings experience in player development, training, officiating, and community engagement. He has led soccer training camps and clinics for middle and high school athletes with a focus on technical skill, tactical awareness, teamwork, and sportsmanship. He previously served as stewardship coordinator at Catskill Mountainkeeper, where he managed volunteer programs, coordinated training and mentorship, and supported community engagement initiatives.

“Young players who grew up dreaming of playing at the collegiate level now have a home here at SUNY Sullivan,” said Miret. “We’re going to build something special.”

Recruitment for both programs is underway.

Prospective student-athletes interested in men’s soccer may contact Lenny Miret at lmiret@sunysullivan.edu or 845-707-1753.

Prospective student-athletes interested in women’s soccer may contact Scott Goodman at sgoodman@sunysullivan.edu or 845-434-5750 X3206.

SUNY Sullivan is also hiring a men’s soccer assistant coach and has additional openings in its athletics department. Details are available at https://sunysullivan.edu/suny-sullivan-careers/.

About SUNY Sullivan: SUNY Sullivan is the leader of innovative higher education and a catalyst for workforce development throughout the Sullivan Catskills and beyond. Our diverse community cultivates personal growth and professional advancement, preparing students for success in a sustainable and interconnected world. A forward-looking, top-tier community college in New York, SUNY Sullivan offers dozens of degree programs, certificates, and microcredentials for learners at all levels of their educational goals. We value critical inquiry and creativity while supporting our students in a culture of inclusion and respect.