Nathan Would is entering into his first season as Thomas University’s Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach. Previously, Would spent the last two seasons as an Athletic Assistant Coach while concluding his graduate degree at Thomas.
During his collegiate playing career, Would spent four years as a varsity letter winner for the Night Hawk soccer team. Would served as team captain for three seasons while starting in 65 games. He collected 21 career goals and 20 assists as a center-midfielder. On two occasions, Would was named a Third Team All-American selection by the NAIA and NSCAA. Would also picked up numerous Sun Conference First Team All-Conference team selections and Player of the Week honors. Twice, Would was selected as an NAIA Scholar Athlete and a NSCAA Scholar Athlete for the All-South Region. In 2012, Would was also named a Second Team Scholar Athlete by the NSCAA.
Following the 2012 season, Would received the men’s soccer program’s highest award, the Excellence Award, that is presented for demonstrating excellence in academics, athletics, and community service. In the same year, the Sun Conference named Would as its nomination for the NAIA Dr. LeRoy Walker Champion of Character Award. During the 2012-2013 academic year, Would received the Dean’s Scholarship and was honored with the Thomas University President’s Award. This prestigious award is the highest honor presented to a graduating student at Thomas.
Prior to his tenure at Thomas, Would was a member of Grimsby Town F.C. from 2005-2007 and made 10 appearances for England Colleges F.A. in 2008.
Would earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education English (2013) and a Master of Business Administration with a focus in Human Resource Management (2015) from Thomas.
Would and his wife, Myra, currently reside in Thomasville, Ga.
