2023 UNITED SOCCER COACHES HALL OF FAME
Roy Gordon
Roy Gordon began his coaching career at the University of Maine-Farmington in 1970 , serving as head coach of both men ’ s soccer and baseball for the Beavers . Among his soccer players was Mike Berticelli who went on to a legendary coaching career of his own . Gordon initiated the soccer program at the University of Mary Washington in 1977 and the tennis program a year later . He served the school with distinction as a teacher and coach until his retirement 34 years later . He compiled a career soccer coaching record of 432-253-53 for the Eagles and was one of eight NCAA Division III coaches to have surpassed 400 wins at the time of his retirement . He was an eight-time Capital Athletic Conference Coach of the Year , five-time NSCAA Regional Coach of the Year , and the Virginia State Colleges Divisional Coach of the Year on four occasions . Gordon ’ s UMW teams played in nine NCAA tournaments and won eight CAC titles .
Following a long stint on the Board of Directors , he served as the 50th United Soccer Coaches President in 1998 and was the recipient of the Honor Award in 2009 . Gordon was inducted into the University of Mary Washington Athletics Hall of Fame in 2011 and the Virginia / DC Soccer Hall of Fame in 2012 . He has served a variety of positions on the United Soccer Coaches Convention Committee since 1985 and currently continues as Housing Manager for the event .
8 76th Annual United Soccer Coaches Awards Banquet