Head Coach: Ken Pollard (1st Year)

Named head coach of the program in the spring of 2009, Ken Pollard brings a wealth of experience to Purchase. Pollard served as a men’s assistant coach at Southern Connecticut State University from 1997-2001, helping the team to back-to-back National Championships in 1998-99. He also served as an assistant coach at Duke University and more recently as a top assistant for the Philadelphia Charge of the former Women’s United Soccer Association (WUSA).

As a player, Pollard played at Southern Connecticut State from 1989-94 when the program won two national titles. Following his playing career, Pollard stepped into the coaching ranks and quickly excelled. He earned his USSF ‘A’ coaching license in 1999.

Complementing his coaching background and philosophy, Pollard values physical health and well being. He holds a masters degree in exercise science and is a certified wellness coach.

Pollard resides in North Haven, CT with his wife Kathleen, five-year-old son Jack and daughters Lily, 6, and Kylie, 3.

Assistant Coach: TBA