Cornell University Athletics

Coaching Experience

Assistant Coach, Cornell University (2020-present)
Assistant Coach, University of Vermont (2019)
Director of Operations, University of Vermont (2016-2018)
Coaching Intern, Crewe Alexandra FC - EFL League 2 (2016)
Graduate Assistant, University of Vermont (2015)
 

Education

M. Ed., Positive Coaching Psychology, University of Missouri (2019)
B.S., Community Entrepreneurship, University of Vermont (2016)
 

At Cornell

Brad Cole joined the men’s soccer coaching staff in January of 2020. Cole assisted Cornell in the recruitment of the #22 ranked 2021 recruiting class by Top Drawer Soccer.

The 2021 season was Cole’s first fall with the Big Red due to the cancellation of 2020 following the coronavirus pandemic. Cornell finished with a record of 11-3-2, its most successful season since 2012. The Big Red spent four weeks in the United Soccer Coaches top 25 poll with its highest ranking placing them 19th. The Big Red had one of the best offenses in the nation, finishing in the top 10 nationally in six statistical categories - including leading the nation in shots on goal per game (8.75). Its goals per game (2.5) average was sixth in the country and its 7.19 points ranked seventh. 

In addition to team success, Tyler Bagley won the NCAA Division I scoring title, leading the nation in points per game (2.19). He also finished tied for fourth in total points (35) and goals per game (0.88), and sixth in goals (14). Following the season, he was chosen in the MLS SuperDraft as the 54th pick overall by Inter Miami FC. Bagley, a unanimous first-team All-Ivy selection, earned first-team All-Northeast Region honors and  Emeka Eneli earned second team All-Northeast Region honors. Bagley was joined on the All-Ivy first team by Eneli and Wilson Eisner Eisner was the first Cornell freshman to earn All-Ivy League first team honors since 1997. 
 

Soccer Career

A player for the Catamounts from 2010-2015, Cole played right back and defensive midfield at Vermont prior to joining the coaching staff as a graduate assistant. In addition to being named team captain as a senior, Cole was the recipient of the Russell O. Sunderland Memorial Trophy, an award presented to a University of Vermont student-athlete who overcomes obstacles and maintains a high quality of play and academic prowess. Played in the Welsh 2nd Division for Buckley Town FC in the fall of 2016. Cole played center back and right wingback for Buckley Town, scoring three goals and serving as captain during a Welsh Cup match. Cole also served as a coaching intern at Crewe Alexandra FC, a professional club playing in EFL League 2 in England, working with the U18's.
 

Personal

A native of Burlington, Vt., Cole is certified with a USSF C license.