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Southern New Hampshire University

Southern New Hampshire University Penmen

Hall of Fame

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John Rootes

  • Class
  • Induction
    2008
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Soccer

Was head coach of the 1989 national championship team...averaged 16 wins a year during his 10 seasons at SNHU...is the winningest coach in program history...led the team to a 22-2-0 record his rookie season in 1988 before posting a 22-1-2 mark and a national title in 1989...led the Penmen to six NCAA Tournament appearances during his 10 seasons...posted a 169-30-10 during his tenure at SNHU and currently ranks as one of the most winningest coaches in the history of NCAA Division II men's soccer...currently serves as head coach at Lynn University.

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