Virginia Wesleyan University Men's Soccer Recruiting
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityMen's SoccerNCAA Division IIIOld Dominion Athletic ConferenceVirginia Beach, VA2027 recruiting class
Virginia Wesleyan University Men's Soccer is an NCAA Division III program in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, based at a private school in Virginia Beach, VA with about 1,256 undergraduates. Massey Ratings rank the program 45 by Massey Ratings (45 of 344 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division III men's soccer, which puts it in Inkbound's high competitiveness tier. Shane Kohler is the head coach, working with 4 other listed staff members, and verified email is available for 4 of 5 coaches after signup.
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Program snapshot
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Division | NCAA Division III |
| Conference | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Location | Virginia Beach, VA |
| Massey rank | 45 by Massey Ratings (45 of 344 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division III men's soccer |
| Competitiveness tier | High Ranked in the top 35 percent of Massey rated programs in its division and gender. |
| School type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 1,256 |
| Official roster | Virginia Wesleyan 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 |
|---|---|
| Shane Kohler | Head Coach |
| Ethan Clark | Assistant Coach |
| Griffin Potter | Goalkeeper Coach |
| Sean Wheaton | Goalkeeper Coach |
| Brendan Cook | Staff |
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How to approach this coaching staff
Start with Shane Kohler, the head coach. Virginia Wesleyan University carries a larger men's soccer staff, with one assistant coach, 2 goalkeeper coaches and one staff listed beside the head coach. On staffs this size recruiting is usually split, so address the head coach and include the assistant most likely to run recruiting.
As general context, NCAA Division III schools do not award athletic scholarships. Aid at D3 schools comes through academic merit and need based packages, and D3 coaches often recruit later in the cycle than D1 programs. Virginia Wesleyan University ranks in the upper part of its division, so the staff has options; explain in one line why this school and this roster fit you, not just that you want to play college soccer.
Virginia Wesleyan University is a private small school on an urban campus with about 1,256 undergraduates. On a campus this size the men's soccer staff usually knows the admissions office well, so academic fit comes up early in the conversation. The acceptance rate is 73 percent, so include your grades and any test scores in the first message.
Inkbound has verified email addresses for 4 of the 5 coaches listed for Virginia Wesleyan 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 Virginia Wesleyan University men's soccer at 45 by Massey Ratings (45 of 344 ranked programs in our database) among ranked programs in NCAA Division III men's soccer. That places it ahead of roughly 87 percent of ranked programs in the division, comfortably in the upper part of the table.
Inkbound labels the program High tier. Ranked in the top 35 percent of Massey rated programs in its division and gender. For a typical recruit that means real competition for roster spots. The staff has options and reads for fit, so players with clear video and a specific reason for choosing this school tend to get answers.
Inkbound's composite strength score for the program is 71 out of 100, where higher means stronger recent results relative to other NCAA Division III men's programs.
Academics and cost at Virginia Wesleyan University
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 73 percent |
| Graduation rate | 46 percent |
| Average net price | $19,676 per year |
| Tuition | $37,500 |
| Top majors | Business, Biology, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, Psychology, Communications, Sport and Fitness Management |
| Setting | Urban |
Roster
The official Virginia Wesleyan 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.
View the official Virginia Wesleyan University men's soccer roster
Results and schedule
Upcoming games
| Date | Opponent | Site | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2026 | Kean University | Home | Virginia Beach, VA |
| September 6, 2026 | Moravian University | Home | Virginia Beach, VA |
| September 12, 2026 | William Paterson University | Home | Virginia Beach, VA |
| September 13, 2026 | Rutgers-Camden | Home | Virginia Beach, VA |
| September 18, 2026 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | Home | Virginia Beach, VA |
| September 20, 2026 | University of Mount Union | Home | Virginia Beach, VA |
| September 23, 2026 | Hampden-Sydney College | Away | Hampden-Sydney, VA |
| September 26, 2026 | Shenandoah University | Away | Winchester, VA |
| September 30, 2026 | Christopher Newport University | Away | Newport News, VA |
| October 3, 2026 | University of Lynchburg | Home | Virginia Beach, VA |
Facility
John A. Trinder Center
The John A. Trinder Center is a part of the Tassos Paphites Soccer Complex that also includes Foster Field, a first-class grass field.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Virginia Wesleyan University a Division I soccer school?
- No, Virginia Wesleyan University men's soccer competes in NCAA Division III, not NCAA Division I, as a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
- Does Virginia Wesleyan University men's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
- No. NCAA Division III schools do not award athletic scholarships, so Virginia Wesleyan University men's soccer players are funded through academic merit and need based aid rather than athletic aid.
- Who is the head coach of Virginia Wesleyan University men's soccer?
- Shane Kohler is the head coach of Virginia Wesleyan University men's soccer, leading a listed staff of 5.
- How competitive is Virginia Wesleyan University men's soccer?
- Virginia Wesleyan University men's soccer is ranked 45 by Massey Ratings (45 of 344 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division III men's soccer by Massey Ratings, which places it in Inkbound's high competitiveness tier.
- How much does Virginia Wesleyan University cost?
- The average net price at Virginia Wesleyan University after aid is $19,676 per year and tuition is $37,500.
- What is the acceptance rate at Virginia Wesleyan University?
- Virginia Wesleyan University accepts about 73 percent of applicants.
- How do I contact the Virginia Wesleyan University men's soccer coaches?
- Inkbound lists 5 coaches for Virginia Wesleyan University men's soccer and provides verified email for 4 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.
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