HOBOKEN, N.J. (July 28, 2010) - Stevens Institute of Technology head men’s soccer coach Tim O'Donohue recently announced the hiring of Hank Lewis as an assistant men’s soccer coach for the upcoming 2010 season. Lewis joins the Ducks’ staff after previous stints at Colgate University, Gallaudet University, Washington College, Missouri University of Science and Technology and the national teams of the Bahamas.
“Hank (Lewis) brings a wealth of teaching experience to our program,” said O’Donohue. “He is not only an excellent coach, but he has worked with both students and athletes at the highest level. We are also getting an excellent goalkeeper coach which is an added bonus.”
During his time at Colgate, the Red Raiders finished the 2006 season in the top 25 of Division I. Lewis helped develop two-time Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Year, David Cappuccio (Pittsford, N.Y.), who completed the 2006 season 2nd all-time in the NCAA for minutes played without a goal scored. Lewis has also been a volunteer assistant at Gallaudet University, the nation’s premier college for the deaf, and at Washington College. Among other responsibilities while at Missouri University of Science and Technology, Lewis also helped train Miners’ goalkeeper, Pat McNamee, to the distinction of Greater Lakes Valley Conference Freshman of the Year in 2008, and GLVC All-League team in the 2009.
Lewis has also served as Head of Goalkeeping Operations for the Centre of Excellence of Bahamas Football Association(BFA), and as an assistant coach on both the Bahamas national teams, assisting in all aspects of team training and operations for Olympic and World Cup qualifiers.
Lewis holds a B License from the Bahamas Football Association and a National Diploma(Distinguished Pass) from the NSCAA.
A dedicated educator as well as coach, Lewis served as a full-time professor of literature and creative writing a range of institutions, including the University of Virginia, Colgate, Denison, and the University of Maryland – since graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Trinity College (Conn.) and a master of fine arts from the University of Virginia.
A published author of two books of literary short stories, Lewis has given lectures and fiction readings at over 20 colleges and has visited over 20 public schools as a part of writer-in-the-schools programs.
“There was no delay in my decision to accept the position at Stevens. It is a tremendous opportunity for me to work with one of the top coaches in the game, in a region steeped in soccer tradition and success," said Lewis. "For those in the know, Stevens provides one of the best academic environments in the country. As an academic, that matters a great deal to me. As a coach, I’m honored to join one of the most successful soccer programs in any division of the NCAA. Everyone at Stevens has made me feel very welcome and I plan to do my part to contribute to this wonderful community.”
