Bio

John Walsh enters his first season as an assistant coach of the women’s program in the fall of 2023.

Walsh has been working at the premier youth level with the renowned Oakwood Soccer Club since 2020. Since 2012 he has been involved in various roles at Marlborough Soccer Club and supported the formation of RHAM Youth Soccer, where he has been serving as Director of Coaching since 2017. In 2015 he was recognized as Recreational Coach of the Year for a female team by Connecticut Junior Soccer Association.

“We are thrilled to bring someone as experienced as John to our program,” said head coach Marc Davis. “His knowledge of the game and enthusiasm to continue his education can only help take our program to new levels.”

Walsh holds his United States Soccer Federation ‘B’ License, Welsh Football Association ‘C’ Certificate and other qualifications from United Soccer Coaches Association and TOVO Institute.

Originally from Country Cork, Ireland, John played soccer and Gaelic football throughout his youth. His focus remained on soccer, after he moved to Massachusetts in 1994. He has played in amateur leagues and continues to play here in Connecticut. Walsh received his Bachelors of Science degree in Materials Science from University of Limerick in 1994, Masters in Technology Management from Rensselaer at Hartford in 2005, Masters in Business Management from Manchester Business School (United Kingdom) in 2011, and is currently pursuing Masters of Science in Materials Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he expects to graduate by June 2024.

Walsh currently resides in Marlborough, Conn. with his two daughters. He works full-time at Pratt & Whitney as a Technology Manager and has been there twenty-four years in a variety of roles.