Shaun Pendleton
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Shaun Pendleton was an English-American soccer defender
who played four seasons in the American Indoor Soccer Association before becoming a college soccer coach. His teams won the 1991 NAIA
and 2003 NCAA Division II soccer championships.
, England
. In 1982, he entered the University of Akron
, playing for the men’s soccer team until 1985. He was a 1984 and 1985 first team All American
. He graduated in 1986 with a bachelors degree in physical education. The Zips inducted him in to the school’s Hall of Fame in 2004. In 1985, Pendleton signed with the Columbus Capitals
of the American Indoor Soccer Association (AISA). The Capitals folded at the end of the 1985-1986 season. He then moved to the Memphis Storm
for three seasons before retiring from playing professionally.
hired Pendleton as its head coach. In his two seasons as head coach he, took the Golden Eagles to a 27-11-1 record. In 1991, he moved to Lynn University
which played in the NAIA
. Over seventeen seasons, he compiled a 293-42-12 record. He took the Fighting Knights to the 1991 NAIA national men's soccer championship
, then runner up in 1992 and 1993. In 1995, Lynn University moved to the NCAA Division II, winning the 2003 championship
. In 2008, Appalachian State University
hired Pendleton as head coach.
Pendleton was found dead at his home on September 7, 2011.
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
who played four seasons in the American Indoor Soccer Association before becoming a college soccer coach. His teams won the 1991 NAIA
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is an athletic association that organizes college and university-level athletic programs. Membership in the NAIA consists of smaller colleges and universities across the United States. The NAIA allows colleges and universities outside the USA...
and 2003 NCAA Division II soccer championships.
Player
Pendleton grew up in SheffieldSheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. In 1982, he entered the University of Akron
University of Akron
The University of Akron is a coeducational public research university located in Akron, Ohio, United States. The university is part of the University System of Ohio. It was founded in 1870 as a small college affiliated with the Universalist Church. In 1913 ownership was transferred to the City of...
, playing for the men’s soccer team until 1985. He was a 1984 and 1985 first team All American
Division I First-Team All-American (soccer)
The Division I First-Team All-Americans are the best eleven U.S. college soccer players as selected by the NCAA.-1970–1983:From 1970 to 1983 the NCAA only named defenders and forwards in addition to one goalkeeper.-1983–present:...
. He graduated in 1986 with a bachelors degree in physical education. The Zips inducted him in to the school’s Hall of Fame in 2004. In 1985, Pendleton signed with the Columbus Capitals
Columbus Capitals (indoor soccer)
The Columbus Capitals were an indoor soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio that competed in the American Indoor Soccer Association. The club played its home games at Battelle Hall from 1984 - 1986....
of the American Indoor Soccer Association (AISA). The Capitals folded at the end of the 1985-1986 season. He then moved to the Memphis Storm
Memphis Storm
The Memphis Storm was an American soccer team based in Memphis, Tennessee which existed from 1986 to 1994 under several names in both the American Indoor Soccer Association and the USISL.-American Indoor Soccer Association:...
for three seasons before retiring from playing professionally.
Coach
In 1989, NCAA Division II University of CharlestonUniversity of Charleston
The University of Charleston is a private university in Charleston, West Virginia, United States of over 1,300 students.-History:The school was founded in 1888 as the Barboursville Seminary of the Southern Methodist Church...
hired Pendleton as its head coach. In his two seasons as head coach he, took the Golden Eagles to a 27-11-1 record. In 1991, he moved to Lynn University
Lynn University
Lynn University is a private, non-profit university in Boca Raton, Florida, founded in 1962.The university currently hosts students from 40 states and 90 nations...
which played in the NAIA
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is an athletic association that organizes college and university-level athletic programs. Membership in the NAIA consists of smaller colleges and universities across the United States. The NAIA allows colleges and universities outside the USA...
. Over seventeen seasons, he compiled a 293-42-12 record. He took the Fighting Knights to the 1991 NAIA national men's soccer championship
NAIA national men's soccer championship
-Previous winners:* - Co-Champions.+ - Davis & Elkins vacated second place due to an ineligible player^ - Park vacated second place due to an ineligible player1963 Title game canceled due to Snow-Players:...
, then runner up in 1992 and 1993. In 1995, Lynn University moved to the NCAA Division II, winning the 2003 championship
NCAA Men's Soccer Championship
The NCAA began conducting a Men's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1959 with an eight-team tournament. Currently, the tournament field consists of 48 teams...
. In 2008, Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University is a comprehensive , public, coeducational university located in Boone, North Carolina, United States. Appalachian State, also referred to as Appalachian, App State, or simply App, is the sixth largest institution in the University of North Carolina system...
hired Pendleton as head coach.
Pendleton was found dead at his home on September 7, 2011.