Coaching Staff

Jonathan Hood |  Head Coach

Jonathan Hood was named the head coach of the Vassar men's soccer program in the Spring of 2022. He previously served four years as the assistant coach for men's soccer at Colorado College. During his tenure with the Tigers, he helped guide the squad to and NCAA Tournament appearance, the 2019 SCAC Regular Season Championship title, as well as earning 2019 SCAC Coaching Staff of the Year honors.

Among his duties included organizing, developing and implementing practice plans, recruiting and coordinating game strategies with the head coach. Hood also worked for the Rush Pikes Peak Soccer Club in 2018, serving as the head boys club coach for U15 and U17 teams.

Prior to his time at CC, Hood served as the assistant coach at St. Lawrence University. His three year tenure in Canton included a Liberty League regular season championship, a conference tournament title, and two NCAA Tournament appearances – one which included a trip to the Sweet 16 in 2015.

Before joining the Saints, Hood received coaching experience as the assistant at Immaculata University, as well as the high school and club levels.

Hood, who attended Ohio Wesleyan University, was a three-year letter winner for the men's soccer team. He helped the Battling Bishops claim three North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) championships and make three NCAA Tournament appearances. OWU reached the national semifinals during his freshman campaign in 2006. Hood was also a one-year letter winner in men's lacrosse, helping the team to a 2010 NCAA Tournament appearance.

A 2010 graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University with a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management, Hood went on to earn his Master of Education degree from St. Lawrence in 2017. Currently, he is working toward is PhD in Educational Leadership, Research and Policy from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.