Southern New Hampshire University

After spending seven seasons as an assistant coach with the program, Josh Taylor was named the eighth head coach in SNHU men's soccer program history on April 30, 2015.

"SNHU has been my home for the last seven years and I have always felt privileged to be involved with such a storied program. SNHU has always been a special place for me and I am excited to take the next step as head coach," said Taylor upon his promotion.

Taylor resides with his beautiful wife, Erin - the backbone of their family - in Salem, N.H., with their daughters, Lulu and Pippa, and two bulldogs, Paddy and Journey.

The Josh Taylor File

Coaching Career
Southern New Hampshire University
Head Men’s Soccer Coach (2015-present) 
Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach (2008-2015) 
 
Seacoast United Phantoms (USL2)
Head Coach (2025)
 
Education
New England College
Bachelors in Sport/Recreation Management (2008)
Coaching Minor (2008)
 
Southern New Hampshire University
Masters in Data Analytics (2017)
Masters in Sport Management (2010)
 
Graduate Certificate in Finance (2017)
Graduate Certificate in International Sport Management (2010)
 
US Soccer A License (2026)
US Soccer B License (2023)
US Soccer C License (2019) 
United Soccer Coaches National Diploma (2009)
 
College Career
New England College
Four-year letter winner (2004-2007)
All Conference Player
Team Captain
ECAC Tournament Finalist
 
Coach Accolades (2008-present)
1 Northeast 10 Coach of the Year Award (2024)
2 United Soccer Coaches Regional Staff Awards (2013, 2024)
 
Team Accolades (2008-present)
2013 NCAA National Championship
2 NCAA Final Four Appearances (2013, 2025)
3 NCAA Regional Championships (2012, 2013, 2025)
12 NCAA Tournament Appearances 
6 Northeast 10 Regular Season Championships (2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2024)
6 Northeast 10 Tournament Championships (2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2024)
37 Match Unbeaten Streak – Third Longest Streak in Division II History
#1 Ranked Defense in the country in three seasons
#1 Ranked Offense in the country in one season
Goalkeeper Set Division II Record for scoreless minutes
 
Player Accolades (2008-present)
NCAA Division II Player of the Year Award
6 Northeast 10 Player of the Year Awards
4 Northeast 10 Defensive Player of the Year Awards
4 Northeast 10 Goal Keeper of the Years Awards
3 Northeast 10 Rookie of the Years Awards
 
19 United Soccer Coaches All-American Players
61 United Soccer Coaches All-Region Players
51 Northeast 10 First Team 
41 Northeast 10 Second Team
26 Northeast 10 Third Team
36 Northeast 10 Rookie Team
 
17 Professional Players