Louis Bennett Stepping Away From Men's Soccer Program
11/1/2023 11:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Longest-tenured head coach at Marquette recently completed 18th season
Marquette University head men's soccer coach Louis Bennett, who recently completed his 18th season with the team, is stepping away from the program, Vice President and Director of Athletics Bill Scholl announced Wednesday morning.
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"I want to thank Louis and his family for not only what they have given to our soccer program at Marquette, but also for their nearly 30 years of service to the greater Milwaukee soccer community," Scholl said. "Louis has had a lasting impact on hundreds of student-athletes and we wish him the best as he enters the next chapter of his career."
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Bennett guided the Golden Eagles to a pair of Sweet 16 appearances (2013 and 2021) and three total trips to the NCAA tournament during his tenure, compiling a 118-152-47 overall record at Marquette. The team also claimed the BIG EAST Conference regular season titles in 2011 and 2013 (also earned tournament title). He was the first head coach at Marquette to lead the team to a NCAA tournament victory and a conference tournament title.
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Marquette finished the 2023 campaign 7-6-3 overall and 1-5-2 in the BIG EAST.
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"After nearly 30 years, 18 at Marquette, it's time to step away from college soccer," Bennett said. "I've been fortunate to have the privilege to work with so many quality young men and colleagues, thoroughly enjoying the ups and downs of the crazy, beautiful game of soccer in the academic setting.
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"My time at Marquette - the graduates, the pro drafts, the Sweet 16 appearances, BIG EAST Championships - all have given me joy, but none more than the great relationships and true friendships I've been exposed to over my whole collegiate experience," Bennett added. "This is not a retirement, but a rewiring and a thank you to all the people that helped me get to this point in my career."
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A national search for a new head coach will begin immediately.
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"I want to thank Louis and his family for not only what they have given to our soccer program at Marquette, but also for their nearly 30 years of service to the greater Milwaukee soccer community," Scholl said. "Louis has had a lasting impact on hundreds of student-athletes and we wish him the best as he enters the next chapter of his career."
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Bennett guided the Golden Eagles to a pair of Sweet 16 appearances (2013 and 2021) and three total trips to the NCAA tournament during his tenure, compiling a 118-152-47 overall record at Marquette. The team also claimed the BIG EAST Conference regular season titles in 2011 and 2013 (also earned tournament title). He was the first head coach at Marquette to lead the team to a NCAA tournament victory and a conference tournament title.
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Marquette finished the 2023 campaign 7-6-3 overall and 1-5-2 in the BIG EAST.
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"After nearly 30 years, 18 at Marquette, it's time to step away from college soccer," Bennett said. "I've been fortunate to have the privilege to work with so many quality young men and colleagues, thoroughly enjoying the ups and downs of the crazy, beautiful game of soccer in the academic setting.
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"My time at Marquette - the graduates, the pro drafts, the Sweet 16 appearances, BIG EAST Championships - all have given me joy, but none more than the great relationships and true friendships I've been exposed to over my whole collegiate experience," Bennett added. "This is not a retirement, but a rewiring and a thank you to all the people that helped me get to this point in my career."
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A national search for a new head coach will begin immediately.
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