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University of New Hampshire Athletics
Rich Weinrebe '08 Named Men's Soccer Head Coach
1/4/2024 2:30:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Northeastern Head Coach & Former Wildcat Associate Head Coach Returns to Alma Mater
DURHAM, N.H. – University of New Hampshire Director of Athletics Allison Rich announced Thursday that UNH alumnus Rich Weinrebe '08 has been hired as the 12th men's soccer head coach in program history. Weinrebe, who returns to Durham after two seasons as head coach at Northeastern University, will begin on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, and will be formally introduced in a press conference at the Service Credit Union Victory Club on Monday, January 8 (Time TBD).
Weinrebe, a native of East Providence, R.I., spent eight seasons (2014-21) on the Wildcat men's soccer staff, which included a five-year tenure as associate head coach and recruiting coordinator.
"The Wildcat team is excited to welcome home Rich Weinrebe as our new Men's Soccer Head Coach," Dr. Rich said. "It became clear during the search process that Rich stood out for his knowledge, energy, and passion to elevate this nationally-renowned soccer program to compete for national championships. His commitment to Wildcat student-athletes, this campus, and the greater community was a huge part of our past success, and his return as the leader of UNH Men's Soccer will be instrumental to our future success."
"I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to lead my alma mater as the next Head Coach for the UNH Men's Soccer program," Weinrebe said. "I want to thank Allison Rich and the search committee for entrusting me with this responsibility. It is one I do not take lightly. I will work tirelessly to not only continue this era of excellence that has been created but to push the boundaries of what this program can achieve."
Weinrebe played a critical role in recruiting and developing some of the top Wildcats of all-time, including nine All-America selections and four MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalists. During his time on the coaching staff, the Wildcats made five straight NCAA Tournament appearances (2017-21) and won the program's first three America East Conference tournament championships (2018-20). UNH also advanced to the Round of 16 in 2017 and 2021.
Weinrebe was a member of a staff that was named the Northeast Region Staff of the Year (2019 & 2021), Eastern Region Staff of the Year (2017), and America East Staff of the Year (2017, 2019, 2020 & 2021).
Weinrebe also made an impact as co-chair of the UNH Department of Athletics' Committee on Mutual Respect (COMR), a group that provided resources to student-athletes, coaches, and staff for the purpose of acknowledging and embracing collective differences and creating an inclusive culture.
"I would like to thank my friend and mentor, Marc Hubbard," Weinrebe added. "The countless conversations and experiences we shared together here at UNH contributed greatly to my development as a person and coach. Community is at the core of UNH men's soccer, and I am looking forward to cultivating those relationships with community members and alumni while continuing to grow the love of soccer in the state of New Hampshire."
Weinrebe spent the past two seasons as the head coach at Northeastern, which included a CAA tournament berth in 2022. Under his tutelage, four Huskies earned All-CAA recognition.
"Jim Madigan and the Northeastern athletics community gave me my first opportunity as a head coach and for that I am eternally grateful," Weinrebe said. "Through that experience, I have grown as a person and as a coach, and Northeastern will always be a special place to me and my family."
In Weinrebe's final season (2021) as associate head coach, UNH concluded an historic campaign with a record of 17-2-2 (7-0-1 America East) and established program benchmarks for wins and winning percentage (.857). That Wildcat squad advanced to the NCAA Tournament Round of 16 for only the second time in program history before falling, 1-0, at No. 1 seed Oregon State. UNH, which earned the No. 16 seed, received a first-round bye for the second consecutive season before defeating North Carolina, 4-1, in the second round at Wildcat Stadium.
The Wildcats outscored their opposition, 47-10, their plus-37 goal differential was second in the country, and they led the nation with a .466 team goals against average. In October of that year, UNH earned a No. 4 ranking, the highest in school history, in the United Soccer Coaches Poll.
Prior to his first stint at UNH, Weinrebe was an assistant coach at Southern New Hampshire University from 2012-13, where he helped the Penmen win the 2013 NCAA Division II National Championship with a record of 22-1-1 and a perfect Northeast-10 conference mark of 13-0-0.
As a UNH student-athlete, Weinrebe had a stellar four-year career that included two seasons as a captain. As a defenseman, he helped the Wildcats achieve a No. 1 overall ranking in New England for just the second time in program history and a No. 23 spot in the national polls.
He resides in Stratham, N.H., with his wife, Elise, and their son, Asher.
UNH MEN'S SOCCER ALL-TIME HEAD COACHES
Rich Weinrebe 2024-
Marc Hubbard 2015-2023
Rob Thompson 1995-2014
Mike Noonan 1991-1994
Scott True 1990
Ted Garber 1983-1989
Bob Kullen 1978-1982
Art Young 1976-1977
Don Heyliger 1970-1975
Peter Fernald 1969
Walter Weiland 1964-1968
Hank Swasey 1924-1927
About UNH Men's Soccer
In 2023, the UNH men's soccer team concluded another outstanding season with a 13-3-4 record (4-0-3 AE) and a trip to the NCAA Championship Round of 16 for the third time in program history. UNH earned the No. 8 seed, the highest in program history, and defeated defending national champion Syracuse, 3-0, in the second round before falling to eventual national champion Clemson, 1-0, in the first-ever Round-of-16 game played at Wildcat Stadium. UNH is one of only four teams (Indiana, Wake Forest, Georgetown) to reach the NCAA Tournament each of the last seven seasons.
The 'Cats won the America East regular-season championship for the fifth straight season and became just the second program to win five consecutive titles. UNH's .643 goals against average ranked third in the nation, while its .750 winning percentage was ninth nationally. The Wildcats tied a program-best No. 9 ranking in the final United Soccer Coaches National Poll.
About UNH Athletics
UNH Athletics is committed to providing an outstanding student-athlete experience and fostering NCAA Division I teams that are a source of pride for the University community, the State of New Hampshire, and UNH alumni across the globe. UNH Athletics creates and sustains a culture committed to integrity, inclusion, respect, civic engagement, leadership, and academic achievement. These values are embedded in the pursuit of athletic excellence and contribute to an extraordinary student-athlete experience.
UNH Athletics is committed to supporting every team and student-athlete with the goal of competing for conference and national championships and with an uncompromising resolve to achieve athletic, academic, and personal excellence.
Weinrebe, a native of East Providence, R.I., spent eight seasons (2014-21) on the Wildcat men's soccer staff, which included a five-year tenure as associate head coach and recruiting coordinator.
"The Wildcat team is excited to welcome home Rich Weinrebe as our new Men's Soccer Head Coach," Dr. Rich said. "It became clear during the search process that Rich stood out for his knowledge, energy, and passion to elevate this nationally-renowned soccer program to compete for national championships. His commitment to Wildcat student-athletes, this campus, and the greater community was a huge part of our past success, and his return as the leader of UNH Men's Soccer will be instrumental to our future success."
"I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to lead my alma mater as the next Head Coach for the UNH Men's Soccer program," Weinrebe said. "I want to thank Allison Rich and the search committee for entrusting me with this responsibility. It is one I do not take lightly. I will work tirelessly to not only continue this era of excellence that has been created but to push the boundaries of what this program can achieve."
Weinrebe played a critical role in recruiting and developing some of the top Wildcats of all-time, including nine All-America selections and four MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalists. During his time on the coaching staff, the Wildcats made five straight NCAA Tournament appearances (2017-21) and won the program's first three America East Conference tournament championships (2018-20). UNH also advanced to the Round of 16 in 2017 and 2021.
Weinrebe was a member of a staff that was named the Northeast Region Staff of the Year (2019 & 2021), Eastern Region Staff of the Year (2017), and America East Staff of the Year (2017, 2019, 2020 & 2021).
Weinrebe also made an impact as co-chair of the UNH Department of Athletics' Committee on Mutual Respect (COMR), a group that provided resources to student-athletes, coaches, and staff for the purpose of acknowledging and embracing collective differences and creating an inclusive culture.
"I would like to thank my friend and mentor, Marc Hubbard," Weinrebe added. "The countless conversations and experiences we shared together here at UNH contributed greatly to my development as a person and coach. Community is at the core of UNH men's soccer, and I am looking forward to cultivating those relationships with community members and alumni while continuing to grow the love of soccer in the state of New Hampshire."
Weinrebe spent the past two seasons as the head coach at Northeastern, which included a CAA tournament berth in 2022. Under his tutelage, four Huskies earned All-CAA recognition.
"Jim Madigan and the Northeastern athletics community gave me my first opportunity as a head coach and for that I am eternally grateful," Weinrebe said. "Through that experience, I have grown as a person and as a coach, and Northeastern will always be a special place to me and my family."
In Weinrebe's final season (2021) as associate head coach, UNH concluded an historic campaign with a record of 17-2-2 (7-0-1 America East) and established program benchmarks for wins and winning percentage (.857). That Wildcat squad advanced to the NCAA Tournament Round of 16 for only the second time in program history before falling, 1-0, at No. 1 seed Oregon State. UNH, which earned the No. 16 seed, received a first-round bye for the second consecutive season before defeating North Carolina, 4-1, in the second round at Wildcat Stadium.
The Wildcats outscored their opposition, 47-10, their plus-37 goal differential was second in the country, and they led the nation with a .466 team goals against average. In October of that year, UNH earned a No. 4 ranking, the highest in school history, in the United Soccer Coaches Poll.
Prior to his first stint at UNH, Weinrebe was an assistant coach at Southern New Hampshire University from 2012-13, where he helped the Penmen win the 2013 NCAA Division II National Championship with a record of 22-1-1 and a perfect Northeast-10 conference mark of 13-0-0.
As a UNH student-athlete, Weinrebe had a stellar four-year career that included two seasons as a captain. As a defenseman, he helped the Wildcats achieve a No. 1 overall ranking in New England for just the second time in program history and a No. 23 spot in the national polls.
He resides in Stratham, N.H., with his wife, Elise, and their son, Asher.
UNH MEN'S SOCCER ALL-TIME HEAD COACHES
Rich Weinrebe 2024-
Marc Hubbard 2015-2023
Rob Thompson 1995-2014
Mike Noonan 1991-1994
Scott True 1990
Ted Garber 1983-1989
Bob Kullen 1978-1982
Art Young 1976-1977
Don Heyliger 1970-1975
Peter Fernald 1969
Walter Weiland 1964-1968
Hank Swasey 1924-1927
About UNH Men's Soccer
In 2023, the UNH men's soccer team concluded another outstanding season with a 13-3-4 record (4-0-3 AE) and a trip to the NCAA Championship Round of 16 for the third time in program history. UNH earned the No. 8 seed, the highest in program history, and defeated defending national champion Syracuse, 3-0, in the second round before falling to eventual national champion Clemson, 1-0, in the first-ever Round-of-16 game played at Wildcat Stadium. UNH is one of only four teams (Indiana, Wake Forest, Georgetown) to reach the NCAA Tournament each of the last seven seasons.
The 'Cats won the America East regular-season championship for the fifth straight season and became just the second program to win five consecutive titles. UNH's .643 goals against average ranked third in the nation, while its .750 winning percentage was ninth nationally. The Wildcats tied a program-best No. 9 ranking in the final United Soccer Coaches National Poll.
About UNH Athletics
UNH Athletics is committed to providing an outstanding student-athlete experience and fostering NCAA Division I teams that are a source of pride for the University community, the State of New Hampshire, and UNH alumni across the globe. UNH Athletics creates and sustains a culture committed to integrity, inclusion, respect, civic engagement, leadership, and academic achievement. These values are embedded in the pursuit of athletic excellence and contribute to an extraordinary student-athlete experience.
UNH Athletics is committed to supporting every team and student-athlete with the goal of competing for conference and national championships and with an uncompromising resolve to achieve athletic, academic, and personal excellence.
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