Boston College Athletics
Nylen Joins Boston College Soccer Staff
August 18, 2010 | Men's Soccer
Aug. 18, 2010
Kevin Nylen, a first-team All-America selection at Saint Anselm College and the 2002 Northeast-10 Defensive Player of the Year, has been named an assistant coach for the men's soccer program, according to an announcement made by Boston College head coach Ed Kelly.
Nylen began his coaching career in August of 2009 after completing a six-year professional playing career. He spent last season on the staff at Amherst College.
A 2003 Saint Anselm graduate, Nylen earned the school's Male Athlete of the Year honor, awarded annually to one student-athlete who best exemplifies the Saint Anselm spirit in leadership, scholarship and athletic achievements.
Nylen played four seasons for the Hawks (1999-02), serving as team captain in 2002.
After graduation, Nylen enjoyed a six-year professional playing career. He spent three seasons with the Wilmington Hammerheads of the United Soccer League Second Division (2003-06), before joining the Charleston Battery of the USL First Division for three seasons.
A native of Ipswich, Mass., Nylen holds a United States Soccer Federation "A" coaching license as well as an NSCAA Advanced National diploma.
