COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – On Monday, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs Head Men's Soccer Coach Brian Miller announced Lewis Wilcox as the assistant coach.

 "I am excited to welcome Lewis to the staff here at UCCS," said Miller. "His passion for the sport has allowed him to quickly climb the coaching ranks through NAIA. His experience and recruiting excellence will help push the UCCS Men's Soccer Program forward and toward new heights in years to come."

A native of Cardiff, Wales, Wilcox is coming from Briar Cliff University where he has been the Head Men's Soccer Coach since 2017. Wilcox oversaw all aspects of the program and tallied an impressive 22-13-3 record across two seasons. The program also had their highest finish in school history for the 2018 season with Wilcox at the helm.

Before Briar Cliff, Wilcox was the Men's Soccer Assistant Coach for his Alma Mater, Midland University, for three years (2014-17). As an assistant coach, the Midland University program saw success as he helped with recruiting, leading the goalkeepers, and assisting with practice planning. Wilcox helped Midland towards a 43-16-4 overall record during his three years as they made their first ever final site appearance in the 2016 NAIA National Tournament.

From 2016-17, Wilcox expanded his coaching experience through Sporting Omaha FC where he was appointed as Director of Goalkeeping. Wilcox planned and ran goalkeeping sessions and camps, while he also developed and edited club goalkeeping curriculum as he provided individual and team goalkeeper assessments.  

As a player, Wilcox played at Midland University from 2011-2014 where he earned accolades such as All-Conference, All-Nebraska, and All-Region as a goalkeeper. In 2013, his team was crowned GPAC Champions as he went on to post the must shutouts in the nation during the 2013 season, as he finished his collegiate career with the All-Time School Shut-Out record. In addition to his playing experience, Wilcox spent time with the Welsh League Division I Ely Rangers AFC and the Las Vegas Mobsters.

Wilcox earned a Bachelor's of Science in Business administration from Midland University in 2014, and a BTEC National Diploma in Business from Coleg Glan Hafren in 2010. In addition, Wilcox holds a US Soccer C License, United Soccer Coaches Level 3 Goalkeeping License, and is currently taking courses through the Football Association of Wales. 

As the 2019 season approaches, Wilcox is ecstatic to join UCCS and is ready to get in, and get to work:

"I'm excited to join UCCS and begin working with the team," said Wilcox.  "I would like to thank Head Coach, Brian Miller and Executive Athletic Director, Nathan Gibson for giving me the opportunity to join a great institution and program. I'm looking forward to getting to work this summer and help this program achieve new levels of success in the coming years."

Wilcox will begin his role with the men's soccer team on July 1.