2010 MEN'S SOCCER
COACHES
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Murali Nair - Head Coach - 3rd Season
Dr. Murali Nair returns for his third season at the helm of the Concordia University men's soccer program. In only one season, Nair has severely changed the culture and success of the Cardinals as they finished year one with two victories and three ties, the most success the program experienced in 12 seasons. The first win of the Nair era, snapped a 64-game winless streak and with much of the team returning for the 2009 season, there is great optimism on campus for a rejuvenated Cardinal program.
 
Prior to coming to Concordia, Nair served as the Eastern Michigan University Head Club Soccer Coach with a stint as the Ypsilanti High School coach prior to his time overseeing the Eagle program.
 
In addition to leading the club team at Eastern Michigan University, Nair has served as a professor and program coordinator for EMU since 2001.  He currently serves as an Associate Professor and the Director of the School of Health Promotion and Human Performance; a position that he has held since June of 2005.
 
Nair brings over twenty years of soccer experience to his new position with the Cardinals.  He served as the head coach of the Malaysian National under 23 team for seven years before traveling to the University of Virginia where Nair earned his Ph.d. in motor learning.  While in Charlottesville, Virginia Nair coached an under 19 travel express team from 1996-2000. 
 
While in Michigan, Murali Nair coached the Ann Arbor Arsenal under 13 premier team and also served at Ypsilanti High School serving as the head men's soccer coach for the Braves for three seasons.  Nair earned three degrees from the University of Malaya in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia between the years of 1978 and 1990 before arriving in the United States.
 

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David Hosey - Assistant Coach - 3rd Season
David Hosey brings a wealth of experience and success as he is working diligently to assist Murali Nair in reshaping the Concordia men's soccer team.
 
Entering his third season, Hosey has already placed his mark on the program as the Cardinals are gearing for a move up the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference standings.
 
Prior to coming to Concordia, Hosey served as the Director of Coaching with the CW3 Soccer Club, as well as being the Academy Director and Trainer for the program.
 
Hosey, who holds a National FIFA license, also was head coach of Premier teams in the MPSL for CW3 and the Lakes Area Soccer Association. Hosey has also served as a trainer for several high schools in the Ann Arbor area.
 
His experience doesn't just come from coaching, as Hosey was an accomplished player having played on the Michigan State University squad as a collegian as well as being a member of the Michigan Wolves, Michigan Marauders, Canton Celtics and the Livonia Bullets. During his time with the Bullets, Hosey enjoyed three state championships (2001, 2002, 2004) as well as a national championship in 2006.
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Erik Schultz - Assistant Coach - 1st Season

Erik is originally from Lansing Michigan which is where he started his playing and coaching career.

Erik was a four year starter in High School earning multiple honors including being named to the All-State Team and being his team's MVP.

Erik played 4 years for the Concordia Men's soccer team, serving as a captain for 3 out of the 4 years, Erik was also named to the WHAC All-Conference team for both his junior and senior seasons at Concordia.

Erik has his MSYSA National "D" coaching license and has helped coach several club teams including the Phoenix Soccer Club and MPSA.

This is Erik's first year coaching atConcordia; he brings a vast amount of experience and knowledge with him which he hopes he can pass on to the Cards this season.