Louisville Men’s Soccer Adds Teepen as Assistant Coach
July 18, 2022 | Men's Soccer
Sean Teepen joins the Cardinals as an assistant coach after four seasons at Bowling Green State.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Louisville men's soccer program and head coach John Michael Hayden have announced Sean Teepen as the newest addition to the coaching staff.
Teepen will join the Cardinals as an assistant coach working with goalkeepers, replacing Donovan Dowling who left to be the head coach at the University of Nebraska Omaha.
"I am absolutely thrilled that Sean Teepen will be joining our staff," Hayden said. "He has proven time after time that success follows him through his commitment towards hard work and always doing things the right way. We seek these same qualities for every member of our team, and I know Sean will fit right in as we continue to pursue excellence in all that we do."
Teepen comes to Louisville after four seasons on staff at Bowling Green State University. After serving as an assistant coach for the Falcons in the 2018 and 2019 seasons, Teepen was promoted to associate head coach in December of 2019.
His duties at BGSU included coaching the goalkeepers and serving as the Falcons' recruiting coordinator. Bowling Green posted a 37-25-9 overall record during his four seasons, including consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances the last two years. Under his tutelage, BGSU goalkeepers recorded 29 shutouts with 11 in 2019, one shy of the program record.
"I am extremely excited to be joining the University of Louisville men's soccer program," Teepen said. "From my very first conversation with John Michael, I knew that this was a place that had high aspirations and goals of winning championships, but also is driven by its culture. The values of this program align with my personal values, and I am excited to hit the ground running.
"I would also like to thank Eric Nichols and everyone at Bowling Green for my time at BGSU. It is bittersweet to be leaving, but I cannot wait to start this next chapter of my career."
Prior to his time at BGSU, Teepen spent one season at Oregon State and Coastal Carolina, helping CCU to Sun Belt Conference regular season and tournament titles in 2016.
Teepen also served as an assistant coach at the University of Charleston (W.Va.), his alma mater, from 2013-15. Charleston captured five conference titles over the three seasons, including a national runner-up finish in 2014.
His coaching experience also includes stints with the Myrtle Beach Mutiny (2016-2017), Coast FA (2016-2017), West Virginia Chaos (2014-15), University of Charleston women's team (2013-15), West Virginia ODP (2015), Charleston FC (2014-15) and Walnut Hills High School (2014).
Teepen entered the coaching ranks following an accomplished pro and college playing career. Between 2009 and 2012, he played at the University of Charleston, where he was a four-time NSCAA All-Regional and three-time WVIAC All-Conference selection.
Teepen was a four-year starter in goal at Charleston, leading the Golden Eagles to three NCAA tournament appearances, including a trip to the Elite Eight in 2009 and Sweet 16 in 2010.
Following his graduation from Charleston in 2013, Teepen signed a professional contract with the Dayton Dutch Lions of the USL Pro Division. Teepen's playing experience also includes stints with the Michigan Bucks, West Virginia Chaos and Myrtle Beach Mutiny in the USL Premier Development League.
Teepen earned his bachelor's degree in interior design from the University of Charleston in 2013 and his master's degree, also from Charleston, in strategic leadership in 2015.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT SEAN TEEPEN
"Sean is one of the brightest young coaches in the country and he was an integral part of elevating our program. We are sad to see him leave us but at the same time extremely excited for him to make this step in his career. I commend Louisville on an excellent hire and wish them all the best."
-Eric Nichols, Bowling Green State University Head Coach
"I am very pleased for Sean. We worked on the same staff during his first college coaching position, and it was clear then that his wealth of knowledge in the goalkeeping department would be an asset to any program. His continued growth and experience have made him an excellent candidate and a great addition to the staff at Louisville."
-Dan Stratford, West Virginia University Head Coach
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Teepen will join the Cardinals as an assistant coach working with goalkeepers, replacing Donovan Dowling who left to be the head coach at the University of Nebraska Omaha.
"I am absolutely thrilled that Sean Teepen will be joining our staff," Hayden said. "He has proven time after time that success follows him through his commitment towards hard work and always doing things the right way. We seek these same qualities for every member of our team, and I know Sean will fit right in as we continue to pursue excellence in all that we do."
Teepen comes to Louisville after four seasons on staff at Bowling Green State University. After serving as an assistant coach for the Falcons in the 2018 and 2019 seasons, Teepen was promoted to associate head coach in December of 2019.
His duties at BGSU included coaching the goalkeepers and serving as the Falcons' recruiting coordinator. Bowling Green posted a 37-25-9 overall record during his four seasons, including consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances the last two years. Under his tutelage, BGSU goalkeepers recorded 29 shutouts with 11 in 2019, one shy of the program record.
"I am extremely excited to be joining the University of Louisville men's soccer program," Teepen said. "From my very first conversation with John Michael, I knew that this was a place that had high aspirations and goals of winning championships, but also is driven by its culture. The values of this program align with my personal values, and I am excited to hit the ground running.
"I would also like to thank Eric Nichols and everyone at Bowling Green for my time at BGSU. It is bittersweet to be leaving, but I cannot wait to start this next chapter of my career."
Prior to his time at BGSU, Teepen spent one season at Oregon State and Coastal Carolina, helping CCU to Sun Belt Conference regular season and tournament titles in 2016.
Teepen also served as an assistant coach at the University of Charleston (W.Va.), his alma mater, from 2013-15. Charleston captured five conference titles over the three seasons, including a national runner-up finish in 2014.
His coaching experience also includes stints with the Myrtle Beach Mutiny (2016-2017), Coast FA (2016-2017), West Virginia Chaos (2014-15), University of Charleston women's team (2013-15), West Virginia ODP (2015), Charleston FC (2014-15) and Walnut Hills High School (2014).
Teepen entered the coaching ranks following an accomplished pro and college playing career. Between 2009 and 2012, he played at the University of Charleston, where he was a four-time NSCAA All-Regional and three-time WVIAC All-Conference selection.
Teepen was a four-year starter in goal at Charleston, leading the Golden Eagles to three NCAA tournament appearances, including a trip to the Elite Eight in 2009 and Sweet 16 in 2010.
Following his graduation from Charleston in 2013, Teepen signed a professional contract with the Dayton Dutch Lions of the USL Pro Division. Teepen's playing experience also includes stints with the Michigan Bucks, West Virginia Chaos and Myrtle Beach Mutiny in the USL Premier Development League.
Teepen earned his bachelor's degree in interior design from the University of Charleston in 2013 and his master's degree, also from Charleston, in strategic leadership in 2015.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT SEAN TEEPEN
"Sean is one of the brightest young coaches in the country and he was an integral part of elevating our program. We are sad to see him leave us but at the same time extremely excited for him to make this step in his career. I commend Louisville on an excellent hire and wish them all the best."
-Eric Nichols, Bowling Green State University Head Coach
"I am very pleased for Sean. We worked on the same staff during his first college coaching position, and it was clear then that his wealth of knowledge in the goalkeeping department would be an asset to any program. His continued growth and experience have made him an excellent candidate and a great addition to the staff at Louisville."
-Dan Stratford, West Virginia University Head Coach
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