South Kent School is thrilled to announce Colin Hodge as the new Director of Soccer and Head Coach of the School’s premier, nationally renowned soccer program. Colin joins South Kent School with fifteen years of collegiate, youth, semi-professional coaching experience, and looks to continue the success of South Kent Soccer (read history).
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Colin graduated from Dominican University in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in International Business and Marketing. As a college player, Colin was a two-year starting defender and pivotal in helping the team win two CACC Tournament Titles, two CACC Regular Season Championships, and earning the program’s first berth in the NCAA Division II Tournament in 2005, with a repeat appearance in 2006.
After graduation, Colin went on to become the Assistant Coach of the Dominican University Chargers in 2008 and was hired as the Head Coach in March 2012, where he spent ten successful years at the helm. Under his leadership, Coach Hodge led the team to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) tournament championship four times (2010, 2012, 2020, 2021), winning the tournament title twice (2010 and 2012). His teams also made two NCAA East Regional appearances in 2009 and 2010 and won three CACC Regular Season Championships in 2008, 2014, and 2020.
Colin has coached USL League Two pre-professional soccer at the Manhattan Soccer Club for three seasons and led the 2022 team to become Metropolitan Conference Champions. He is consistently working to advance his education and currently holds an “A” License from the United States Soccer Federation (USSF).
Coach Hodge’s dedication to the sport began at the young age of fifteen when he was fortunate enough to travel the world playing soccer. This unique introduction to soccer was eye-opening and humbling, and his hard work, perseverance, and talent as a player led his teams to many championships.
Over the years, Coach Hodge’s integrity as a person and devotion to each and every player has been inspiring. As a head coach and role model, Colin has made it his mission to prepare student-athletes for everyday life on and off the field. Teaching them the values of respect, resilience, empathy, teamwork, and sportsmanship has always been a priority, and Colin’s mission-based approach enables his players to thrive and be successful long after their soccer days are over.
Coach Hodge’s ability to evaluate player performance and build character is just as important as developing skills. He is driven by the desire to coach players for the passion, skill, and respect of the game so they have what it takes to be disciplined and perform at the highest level in match play. This drive and steadfast leadership have helped many of his players achieve success at the professional level.
Originally from a small town in Vermont, Colin has four children – Harper, Colby, Paisley, and Molly Mae – and is excited to join South Kent because of the close-knit, family-friendly environment.
Join us in welcoming Coach Colin Hodge to the South Kent School family and soccer community.