Romaric Setodji completed his third season leading the Eagles Men's Soccer program in 2021. He was hired in March of 2019 after serving as the Women's Soccer Coach at the University of Valley Forge for three seasons. Setjodji guided the Eagles to six wins in 2019 before coaching them through a shortened '2020' season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Eagles played the 2020 season during the spring of 2021.
“With Coach Helmer moving to the Women’s Program, it was critical that we found the perfect person to continue to build on the growth of our Men’s Program. Over the last few months, Romaric Setodji became the clear candidate,” said Eagles Director of Athletics Al Brisack. “His passion for our mission, desire to continue the development of our current soccer players and excitement to continue the journey Coach Helmer has taken the Men’s Program on, all stood out. In addition, Romaric will bring a different lens to our Department with his administrative experiences in athletics and student life. Many young men will grow through the mentorship of Romaric! The future is bright for Eagle Soccer!”
Setodji has coached one All-NACC honorees in his three seasons and five more players who earned Honorable Mention recognition.
Setodji led the Eagles to six wins in 2019 despite having the team face multiple injures, including losing their starting goalkeeper late in the year. Senior Sean Surtees landed on the CoSIDA Academic All-District Team under Setodji's guidance. It marked the fourth-straight season an Eagles Men's Soccer player earned Academic All-District honors.
Setodji joined Edgewood College from the University of Valley Forge where he has served three seasons as the Head Women’s Soccer Coach. He took over a program that won zero games prior to his arrival and increased the team’s wins in each of his seasons at the helm. Last season, Valley Forge won a program-record nine games under Setodji’s leadership.
“I would like to thank Al Brisack and the search committee for entrusting me with the responsibility to lead this program,” said Setodji. “It is an honor and pleasure to lead this team into the future and build upon the foundation we have put in place.”
Setodji mentored several players who received awards during his tenure at Valley Forge, including one NCCAA All-American. In addition, he coached 18 ACAA All-Region Players, and three NCCAA All-Region players, in addition to one ACAA Freshmen of the Year.
While at Valley Forge, Setodji also served as an Assistant Athletic Director, as well as a Campus Director. He also served as an adjunct professor in health and physical education classes.
Setodji has been coaching soccer since 2011, which began with a four-year stint as an Assistant Coach at Geneva College. He also spent one season as the Head Boys Soccer Coach at Wildefield High School in Colorado Springs.
Setodji has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Geneva College and also holds a Master of Science degree in Exercise Physiology with a concentration in Health and Physical Activity from the University of Pittsburgh.
EAGLES UNDER SETODJI
| Year |
Overall |
Conference |
Place |
| 2021 |
0-14-1 |
0-11-1 |
13th |
| 2020 |
0-6-2 |
0-6-2 |
6th, North |
| 2019 |
6-13-1 |
3-8 |
T9th |
| TOTAL |
6-33-4 |
3-25-3 |
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