Jeremy Proud, a decorated goalkeeper during his time at Fresno State University, is set to begin his second season as a volunteer assistant coach for the Loyola University Chicago men's soccer team. Proud works primarily as a goalkeeper coach.
"The addition of Jeremy Proud to our coaching staff is another huge step forward for the Loyola Men's Soccer program," commented Loyola head coach Neil Jones. "Jeremy has worked previously at Akron and most recently Louisville, which are undoubtedly two of the premier programs in college soccer. His experience as a Division I goalkeeper, and assistant coach will be invaluable for our current student-athletes, and in particular the goalkeepers, with who we will spend the majority of his time."
Proud's impact was immediately felt during his first season in Rogers Park. A member of the Missouri Valley Conference's Coaching Staff of the Year, he played a major role in helping mold Tim Dobrowolski into a First Team All-Valley selection as well as the conference's Goalkeeper of the Year following a breakout campaign that saw the junior post a sparkling 0.78 goals against average, a mark which ranks fourth on Loyola's all-time single-season list in the category. Dobrowolski also went on to be recognized as a Third Team All-West Region selection by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).
Proud arrived at Loyola following a successful seven-year stint at Louisville. During his final two years with the Cardinals, Proud was part of a staff that was named the BIG EAST Coaching Staff of the Year. Prior to his run at Louisville, he spent a year with the Akron Zips, helping guide the team to an NCAA Tournament appearance.
Proud established himself as one of the top goalkeepers in school history during his playing days with the Bulldogs, leaving the school as the all-time saves leader. He earned All-Pac-10 honors during his senior season in 2002.
A native of Auburn, Wash., and a graduate of Fresno State, Proud is a licensed coach through the United States Soccer Federation.
