Julian Richens, a 1998 graduate of Brunel University in England, returns for his third season on the men’s soccer coaching staff.
An experienced player and youth coach, Richens played for several semi-professional teams in the UK as a sweeper, and played at Brunel from 1995-1998.
“Julian brings with him a wealth of soccer talent both as a player and as a coach,” said Rider head coach Russ Fager. “His personality is a tremendous asset to the athletes and his knowledge of the game helps our team grow quickly to enable us to compete at new levels.”
Since coming to the United States in 1999, Richens has been a Regional Manager for Noga ProExcel, a national coaching company, directed Champions World Camps with AC Milan and served as Head Coach for New Jersey City University’s Women’s team during the 2003 and 2004 seasons.
A noted youth coach with boy’s and girl’s teams that are regionally ranked in New Jersey, Richens owns and operates Player’s Edge Soccer, a coaching education company based in Central NJ.
“He has a way about himself on the field that is very professional and confident and I am sure that will also rub off on the players,” said Fager. “We are lucky to have a fine young talent on the coaching staff.”
Richens earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Science in 1998 from Brunel. He is licensed by the USSF, NSCAA and UEFA.
