Soccer
Daniels, Austin
vs
Kansas State
Sep 18 (Thu)
7 p.m.
Austin Daniels
- Title:
- Head Coach
- Years At CU:
- 5 seasons
- Record At CU:
- 36-53-5 (.410)
- Alma Mater:
- University of Connecticut '83
When University of Colorado officials began the search for the school's first-ever women's soccer coach m early 1996, they were looking for reliability, professionalism, excellent teaching skills, and someone who could bring a tradition of success to the fledgling program.
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Needless to say, they found exactly what they were looking for in Austin Daniels. "Ultimately," then Athletic Director Bill Marolt said, "Austin's background, coaching history and personality really made him emerge as our top choice. I am confident that he will develop one of the outstanding soccer programs in the country."
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Daniels, 39, came to Colorado from the University of Hartford, where he compiled an impressive 103-35-6 record in seven seasons as head coach. In his first season as a Buffalo, Daniels led Colorado to a 6-10-1 record in the ream's inaugural season, and a 6-12 record and a berth in the Big 12 Conference Tournament in 1997. His overall record at Colorado is 17-34-4.
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He was named the Buffs' first-ever coach Feb. 16, 1996, and looks forward to the challenges inherent with continuing the development of a Division I program.
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"This was an opportunity I couldn't pass up," Daniels said. "Colorado is such a strong area for soccer, the conference is going to grow and it's an area I'm familiar with"
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"These are changing times in women's soccer. One of the attractive qualities about Colorado is the commitment and support that we have and will continue to be provided. That's a key ingredient for any program to be successful."
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During his tenure at Hartford, Daniels guided the Hawks to six NCAA tournament appearances in his seven years, including a berth in the national semifinals in 1992, when the team was ranked No. 2 in the country and finished the year 19-2. Hartford laid claim to the North Atlantic Conference title each of Daniels' last five years with the school.
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Daniels began his coaching career in 1981 on the high school level, leading E.O. Smith High (Storrs, Conn.) to the state title in his first season. ln 1984, he left Smith for South Catholic High School, where he filled duties as boys' varsity coach.
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From there, he moved on to Colorado College, where he served as an assistant coach from 1986-88. He took over head coaching duties at Hartford in 1989, and he was named the National Soccer Coaches Association of America's (NSCAA) Coach of the Year following his first season at the helm. He was also honored as the 1992 Regional Coach of the Year by the NSCAA, and was a two-time selection as North Atlantic Conference Coach of the Year.
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Daniels is regarded as one the country's most skilled teachers of the game, as he has filled both coaching and directorial duties for the U.S. Youth Soccer Association West Regional Olympic Development Camp, the Colorado Springs Soccer Club, and the Hartford youth soccer summer camps. Daniels' teams have produced six all-Americans, including three national Player of-the-Year nominees and 14 all-region selections.
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He is a 1983 graduate of the University of Connecticut, earning a bachelor's degree in liberal arts and education and also lettering in soccer.
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Needless to say, they found exactly what they were looking for in Austin Daniels. "Ultimately," then Athletic Director Bill Marolt said, "Austin's background, coaching history and personality really made him emerge as our top choice. I am confident that he will develop one of the outstanding soccer programs in the country."
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Daniels, 39, came to Colorado from the University of Hartford, where he compiled an impressive 103-35-6 record in seven seasons as head coach. In his first season as a Buffalo, Daniels led Colorado to a 6-10-1 record in the ream's inaugural season, and a 6-12 record and a berth in the Big 12 Conference Tournament in 1997. His overall record at Colorado is 17-34-4.
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He was named the Buffs' first-ever coach Feb. 16, 1996, and looks forward to the challenges inherent with continuing the development of a Division I program.
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"This was an opportunity I couldn't pass up," Daniels said. "Colorado is such a strong area for soccer, the conference is going to grow and it's an area I'm familiar with"
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"These are changing times in women's soccer. One of the attractive qualities about Colorado is the commitment and support that we have and will continue to be provided. That's a key ingredient for any program to be successful."
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During his tenure at Hartford, Daniels guided the Hawks to six NCAA tournament appearances in his seven years, including a berth in the national semifinals in 1992, when the team was ranked No. 2 in the country and finished the year 19-2. Hartford laid claim to the North Atlantic Conference title each of Daniels' last five years with the school.
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Daniels began his coaching career in 1981 on the high school level, leading E.O. Smith High (Storrs, Conn.) to the state title in his first season. ln 1984, he left Smith for South Catholic High School, where he filled duties as boys' varsity coach.
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From there, he moved on to Colorado College, where he served as an assistant coach from 1986-88. He took over head coaching duties at Hartford in 1989, and he was named the National Soccer Coaches Association of America's (NSCAA) Coach of the Year following his first season at the helm. He was also honored as the 1992 Regional Coach of the Year by the NSCAA, and was a two-time selection as North Atlantic Conference Coach of the Year.
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Daniels is regarded as one the country's most skilled teachers of the game, as he has filled both coaching and directorial duties for the U.S. Youth Soccer Association West Regional Olympic Development Camp, the Colorado Springs Soccer Club, and the Hartford youth soccer summer camps. Daniels' teams have produced six all-Americans, including three national Player of-the-Year nominees and 14 all-region selections.
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He is a 1983 graduate of the University of Connecticut, earning a bachelor's degree in liberal arts and education and also lettering in soccer.
Coaching History
| Year | Overall | Conference | Conference Tournament | NCAA Tournament | Postseason |
| University of Hartford (7 seasons)Â Â | |||||
| 1989 | 17-4-0 | 1-1-0 | NCAA Tournament Second Round | ||
| 1990 | 11-7-2 | 0-1-0 | NCAA Tournament First Round | ||
| 1991 | 14-7-0 | 4-0-0 (1st) | 1-1-0 | NCAA Tournament Second Round | |
| 1992 | 19-2-0 | 4-0-0 (1st) | 1-1-0 | NCAA Semifinals | |
| 1993 | 11-7-1 | 3-0-1 (1st) | 0-0-0 | ||
| 1994 | 16-4-1 | 4-0-0 (1st) | 1-0-0 | 1-1-0 | NAC Tournament Champions NCAA Tournament Second Round |
| 1995 | 15-4-2 | 6-0-0 (1st) | 2-0-0 | 0-1-0 | NAC Tournament Champions NCAA Tournament First Round |
| Totals | 103-35-6 | 21-0-1 | 3-0-0 | 4-6-0 | 6 NCAA Tournaments 2 NAC Championships |
| University of Colorado (5 seasons)Â Â Â Â Â | |||||
| 1996 | 6-10-1 | 3-6-0 (8th) | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 1997 | 6-12-0 | 5-5-0 (5th) | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 1998 | 5-12-3 | 2-6-2 (8th) | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 1999 | 11-8-1 | 4-5-1 (6th) | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 2000 | 8-11-0 | 4-6-0 (7th) | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| Totals | 36-53-5 | 18-28-4 | 0-3-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| Overall | 139-88-11 | 39-28-5 | 3-3-0 | 4-6-0 | 6 NCAA Tournaments |
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