Goodman and Miret will lead the college’s new women’s and men’s soccer programs, launching this fall
SUNY Sullivan has named Scott Goodman and Lenny Miret as the first head coaches of the college’s brand new intercollegiate soccer programs. Varsity men’s and women’s soccer launch this fall.
Goodman will lead the women’s soccer program and Miret will head the men’s soccer program. Together they are building SUNY Sullivan’s newest athletics programs from the ground up. The programs will expand opportunities for student-athletes to compete at the collegiate level while pursuing a SUNY education close to home.
“These programs reflect our commitment to enriching student life and creating new opportunities for our student-athletes to excel both on the field and in the classroom,” said David Potash, president of SUNY Sullivan. “Coach Goodman and Coach Miret bring exactly the right experience and passion to the task.” Potash added that conversations with local high schools made soccer a priority for the college.
Goodman, a U.S. Soccer Federation-licensed coach with nearly three decades of experience in soccer programs at the youth, collegiate, and professional levels. He is the Executive Director and a Head Coach of Hudson Valley Athletic Club, a nonprofit he helped establish, and serves as the Director and a Head Coach of the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association’s Olympic Development Program North. In 2025, Goodman guided twelve players to the East Regional Camp and three of the players were selected to the ODP National Team.
“I can’t think of a better time to launch a women’s soccer program at SUNY Sullivan,” said Goodman. “We want to develop not just great players, but confident, driven young women who will thrive long after their time on the field.”
Miret, a lifelong soccer player, coach, and referee, brings experience in player development, training, officiating, and community engagement. He has led soccer training camps and clinics for middle and high school athletes, with a focus on technical skill, tactical awareness, teamwork, and sportsmanship. He previously served as stewardship coordinator at Catskill Mountainkeeper, where he managed volunteer programs, coordinated training and mentorship, and supported community engagement initiatives.
“Young players who grew up dreaming of playing at the collegiate level now have a home here at SUNY Sullivan,” said Miret. “We’re going to build something special.”
Recruitment for both programs is underway.
Prospective student-athletes interested in men’s soccer may contact Lenny Miret at lmiret@sunysullivan.edu or 845-707-1753.
Prospective student-athletes interested in women’s soccer may contact Scott Goodman at sgoodman@sunysullivan.edu or 845-434-5750 X3206.
SUNY Sullivan is also hiring a men’s soccer assistant coach and has additional openings in its athletics department. Details are available at https://sunysullivan.edu/suny-sullivan-careers/.
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About Scott Goodman
Scott J. Goodman is an accomplished soccer coach, administrator, and attorney with nearly three decades of experience developing players and building programs at the youth, collegiate, and semi-professional levels.
He currently serves as executive director and head coach of Hudson Valley Athletic Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit he helped establish that provides free tuition to underserved youth players and opportunities to compete regionally and train overseas. He also serves as head coach of the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association’s Olympic Development Program, where, in 2025, he guided nine players to Regional Camp, approximately three times the program’s typical selection rate.
Goodman’s coaching career includes assistant coaching roles at the University at Albany during its transition from Division II to Division I, as well as a general manager and assistant coach role with the Hampton Roads Mariners. As head coach of the Empire State Games Men’s Open Soccer Team, he earned a bronze medal in 1999.
Goodman holds multiple USSF and United Soccer Coaches licenses and diplomas, a Juris Doctor from Albany Law School, and a B.A. in Political Science, cum laude, from the University at Albany. He is a licensed attorney and is proficient in Spanish.
About Lenny Miret
Lenny Miret is a lifelong soccer player, coach, and mentor with experience as a competitor, trainer, and referee. He has designed and led soccer training camps and clinics for middle and high school athletes, emphasizing technical skill development, tactical awareness, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
A former collegiate club soccer player who continued competing in adult leagues, Miret brings an athlete’s perspective to his coaching philosophy. He has also officiated competitive soccer at the collegiate level, giving him a strong understanding of fair play, game management, and the rules of the sport.
Beyond the field, Miret has demonstrated leadership as a stewardship coordinator with Catskill Mountainkeeper, where he managed volunteer programs, coordinated training and mentorship, and supported community engagement initiatives. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management from Appalachian State University and is certified in CPR/First Aid and Wilderness First Aid.