Lee University Men's Soccer Recruiting
Lee UniversityMen's SoccerNCAA Division IIGulf South ConferenceCleveland, TN2027 recruiting class
Lee University Men's Soccer is an NCAA Division II program in the Gulf South Conference, based at a private school in Cleveland, TN with about 2,617 undergraduates. Massey Ratings rank the program 83 by Massey Ratings (77 of 179 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division II men's soccer, which puts it in Inkbound's mid competitiveness tier. Derek Potteiger is the head coach, working with 1 other listed staff member, and verified email is available for 2 of 2 coaches after signup.
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Program snapshot
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Division | NCAA Division II |
| Conference | Gulf South Conference |
| Location | Cleveland, TN |
| Massey rank | 83 by Massey Ratings (77 of 179 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division II men's soccer |
| Competitiveness tier | Mid Ranked between the 35th and 70th percentile of Massey rated programs in its division and gender. |
| School type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 2,617 |
| Official roster | Lee University men's soccer roster |
Coaching staff
Coach names and roles are public information. Inkbound provides the verified email address and a drafted introduction after signup.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Derek Potteiger | Head Coach |
| Codi Crippen | Assistant Coach |
How to approach this coaching staff
Start with Derek Potteiger, the head coach. The men's staff is small, with one assistant coach alongside the head coach, so the head coach almost certainly reads recruiting mail personally. Copy the assistant so the whole staff sees the same message.
As general context, NCAA Division II programs may offer athletic scholarships, usually as partial awards split across the roster, and many D2 staffs keep recruiting actively through a player's senior year. Lee University sits in the middle of its division by Massey rank, which is where well prepared club players who reach out early tend to find real conversations.
Lee University is a private mid sized school on an urban campus with about 2,617 undergraduates. At a mid sized school the men's soccer staff typically works with admissions but does not control it, so have your transcript ready when a coach asks. The acceptance rate is 71 percent, and the middle SAT range is 1040 to 1230, so include your grades and any test scores in the first message.
Inkbound has verified email addresses for 2 of the 2 coaches listed for Lee University men's soccer and drafts the introduction after signup, sent from your own Gmail so replies come back to you. Put your graduation year, club, and position in the subject line so the men's staff can sort your message quickly.
Recruiting difficulty
Massey Ratings place Lee University men's soccer at 83 by Massey Ratings (77 of 179 ranked programs in our database) among ranked programs in NCAA Division II men's soccer. That places it ahead of roughly 57 percent of ranked programs in the division, in the middle of the table.
Inkbound labels the program Mid tier. Ranked between the 35th and 70th percentile of Massey rated programs in its division and gender. For a typical recruit that means a realistic target for solid club level players who reach out early and follow up. Staffs in this band are often still building a class into the senior year.
Inkbound's composite strength score for the program is 51 out of 100, where higher means stronger recent results relative to other NCAA Division II men's programs.
Academics and cost at Lee University
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 71 percent |
| Graduation rate | 62 percent |
| Average net price | $18,878 per year |
| Tuition | $23,790 |
| SAT range | 1040 to 1230 |
| ACT range | 20 to 27 |
| Top majors | Liberal Arts and Humanities, Psychology, Nursing, Business, Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Health Service Preparatory Studies |
| Setting | Urban |
Roster
The official Lee University men's soccer roster is published by the athletics department and is the source for current players, positions, and hometowns.
Inkbound tracks the coaching staff, division, conference, and rating data for this program. Roster composition and class year needs come from the school, so ask the staff directly about openings in your position.
32 players on the 2026 roster: 13 defenders, 7 midfielders, 9 forwards, 3 goalkeepers. 15 international players.
| No. | Name | Position | Class | Hometown | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Myles Weaver | Goalkeeper | Freshman | Murfreesboro, TN | 6-0 |
| 0 | Paul Northcutt | Goalkeeper | Redshirt Sophomore | Charlotte, NC | 5-11 |
| 1 | Charles Carriglitto | Goalkeeper | Sophomore | Chattanooga, TN | 6-3 |
| 2 | Michael Oberbeck | Defender | Redshirt Sophomore | St. Charles, MO | 6-2 |
| 4 | Anel Ledezma | Midfielder | Sophomore | Margarita, Venezuela | 5-7 |
| 6 | Matias Milla Munoz | Defender | Redshirt Senior | Santiago, Chile | 6-0 |
| 8 | Jesse Thompson | Defender | Junior | Cirencester, England | 5-11 |
| 9 | Thomas Stift | Forward | Freshman | Kamabrunn, Austria | 6-0 |
| 10 | Zane Marsh | Forward | Junior | Manchester, England | 6-1 |
| 11 | Marcos Garcia | Forward | Graduate | Leon, Spain | 6-2 |
| 12 | Willem Cooley | Midfielder | Freshman | Chattanooga, TN | 5-11 |
| 13 | Nimrod Hasho | Midfielder | Freshman | Moss, Norway | 6-1 |
| 14 | Ole Backfisch | Defender | Freshman | Berlin, Germany | 6-1 |
| 15 | Norbet Csákány | Forward | Freshman | Budapest, Hungary | 6-0 |
| 16 | Simpson Moore | Defender | Freshman | Loganville, GA | 6-3 |
| 17 | Ryad Bourkal | Defender | Graduate | Bourges, France | |
| 18 | Theodor Christoffersen | Defender | Sophomore | Moss, Norway | 6-2 |
| 20 | Daniel Hyer | Defender | Freshman | Nashville, TN | 6-1 |
| 21 | Max Rode | Forward | Sophomore | Atlanta, GA | 6-1 |
| 22 | Danny Oberbeck | Defender | Redshirt Sophomore | St. Charles, MO | 5-10 |
| 23 | Andreas Aspris | Midfielder | Junior | Johannesburg, South Africa | 5-7 |
| 24 | William Morehead | Midfielder | Senior | Charleston, W.V | 5-6 |
| 25 | Owen Burrell | Defender | Freshman | Hopkinton, NH | 5-8 |
| 26 | Reed Shunkwiler | Forward | Sophomore | Waxhaw, NC | 6-0 |
| 27 | Balefi Tswaipe | Defender | Junior | Gaborone, Botswana | 5-6 |
| 28 | Daniel Aquino | Defender | Freshman | Guatemala City, Guatemala | 6-0 |
| 29 | Tyler Clarke | Forward | Freshman | Pensacola, FL | |
| 30 | Brandon Villanueva | Defender | Senior | Dayton, TN | 5-11 |
| 31 | Andre Navas | Midfielder | Junior | ORlando, FL | 6-1 |
| 32 | Drew Pollard | Forward | Sophomore | Ooltewah, TN | 5-9 |
| 33 | Sloan Bolaños | Forward | Freshman | Cleveland, TN | 5-7 |
| Sladen Hosford | Midfielder | Freshman | Paris, TN | 5-6 |
Results and schedule
Upcoming games
| Date | Opponent | Site | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2026 | Emmanuel University (Ga.) | Away | Franklin Springs, Ga. |
| August 29, 2026 | King University (Tenn.) | Home | Cleveland, Tenn. |
| September 2, 2026 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | Away | Hickory, N.C. |
| September 5, 2026 | Tusculum University | Home | Cleveland, Tenn. |
| September 9, 2026 | Newberry College | Away | Newberry, S.C. |
| September 12, 2026 | Auburn University Montgomery (Ala.) | Away | Montgomery, Ala. |
| September 16, 2026 | University of West Alabama | Home | Cleveland, Tenn. |
| September 19, 2026 | University of Montevallo | Away | Montevallo, Ala. |
| September 23, 2026 | Trevecca Nazarene University | Away | Nashville, Tenn. |
| September 26, 2026 | Mississippi Christian University | Home | Cleveland, Tenn. |
Facility
Lee Soccer Field
- Capacity
- 800
- Opened
- 1989
The Lee Soccer Field was constructed in 1989 and renovated in 2011 with the addition of new locker rooms, meeting areas, permanent brick enclosures, concession stand, and restrooms. The facility features seating for over 800 fans and is located in the heart of the Lee campus.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lee University a Division I soccer school?
- No, Lee University men's soccer competes in NCAA Division II, not NCAA Division I, as a member of the Gulf South Conference.
- Does Lee University men's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
- Yes. As an NCAA Division II program, Lee University men's soccer can offer athletic aid; amounts vary by program, and awards are usually partial scholarships split across the roster.
- Who is the head coach of Lee University men's soccer?
- Derek Potteiger is the head coach of Lee University men's soccer, leading a listed staff of 2.
- How competitive is Lee University men's soccer?
- Lee University men's soccer is ranked 83 by Massey Ratings (77 of 179 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division II men's soccer by Massey Ratings, which places it in Inkbound's mid competitiveness tier.
- How much does Lee University cost?
- The average net price at Lee University after aid is $18,878 per year and tuition is $23,790.
- What is the acceptance rate at Lee University?
- Lee University accepts about 71 percent of applicants.
- How do I contact the Lee University men's soccer coaches?
- Inkbound lists 2 coaches for Lee University men's soccer and provides verified email for 2 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.
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