ELMIRA, N.Y. – Elmira College Director of Athletics Rhonda Faunce announced the hiring of Jim McIntyre to assume the role of head men's soccer coach on Tuesday afternoon. McIntyre becomes the 16th head coach in program history, taking over for Lamine Balde who is pursuing an alternative coaching opportunity in the collegiate ranks.
"I feel very fortunate and thankful considering that we are less than two weeks out from preseason to get a coach with Jim's leadership skills and work ethic." said Faunce. "I know that the team will be prepared and ready to face this season head on, and I thank Jim for agreeing to a quick transition."
McIntyre comes to Elmira from Wells College, where he served as head coach of the men's program for the past five seasons, beginning in 2019. While with the Express, McIntyre mentored and conducted all aspects of the program, including both tactical awareness and off-campus community service initiatives. While serving as head coach, McIntyre mentored Jungar Vargar, who was a three-time NEAC All-Conference award winner, which is now known as the United East Conference.
"I'm thankful for the opportunity to take the helm of the men's soccer program at Elmira College", said McIntyre. "This is a team that has had great success, and we hope to reach those levels again this season. Thank you to Rhonda (Faunce) and the hiring staff for making this such a smooth transition, and I am excited to get on the pitch and start working with the team"
In addition to his coaching duties, McIntyre was named the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities in August of 2022, where he ordered and coordinated the maintenance of all sports program equipment, while budgeting and leading the maintenance of athletic facilities, scoreboards, turf, and fitness centers. In February of this year, McIntyre took on the additional role of the interim head coach of the women's soccer program.
McIntyre's roots at Wells date back to 2016, where he began as the Goalkeeping/Fitness Coach of both the men's and women's soccer programs. Under his instruction and observation, Owen May became the all-time wins leader among goalkeepers at Wells College and earned two all-conference selections.
Prior to his time in Aurora, New York, McIntyre led the Cazenovia College men's soccer program from 2009-12.
McIntyre earned a bachelor's degree in sports and recreation management from Ashford University and a master's in athletic administration from Concordia University. He was the owner and head trainer at Get Fit Fitness and continues to volunteer at Holding Onto Hope, which supports individuals and families in Wayne County affected by cancer.
