Men's Soccer Program
Covenant Loses 2-0 At Emory In Season Opener
Posted September 2, 2010ATLANTA -- The Covenant College men's soccer team traveled to Emory University on Wednesday afternoon in hopes of kicking off the 2010 regular season with a win. Having lost to Emory 3-0 and 1-0 in the past two seasons, the Scots were hoping to avenge their recent losses by overcoming a talented and organized Emory squad. The home side, however, was well prepared for Covenant's challenge, and quickly set to dominating the pace of the game from the start. Indeed, the Eagles came out of the gates flying, creating chance after chance as they ran at the Covenant defense.
Covenant Soccer Concludes Preseason With 3-1 Win Over Sewanee
Posted August 29, 2010SEWANEE, Tenn. -- Just over a week and a half ago, most of the members of the Covenant College men's soccer team had never even met each other. But after ten days of intense practices and strenuous fitness tests, the team was able to take the field against Sewanee this past Saturday and come away with a 3-1 victory. Having graduated eight seniors from the previous year, head coach Nathan Pifer knew he needed to overcome the loss by bringing in some fresh, new talent for this season, and he did just that by recruiting eight freshmen and giving three JV players a call-up to the varsity squad. But even though the numerical comparison may appear favorable, there is still a lot more than mere numbers that goes into building a quality team. Fitness, skill, unity, and chemistry are just a few of the essentials that must come together if the team is to find success.
Scotland Yard Lights Initiative Reaches Completion
Posted August 26, 2010Another Successful Shadowlands Showdown
Posted August 25, 2010LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN -- Saturday evening, Covenant’s incoming class of 2010 got their first taste of campus life after participating in “Shadowlands Showdown.” The annual event gave the new students a way to bond as a student body as they competed with and against each other in games so crazy that many go nameless. The games involve students singing,
Covenant College Men's Soccer Team Welcomes Shane Dasher To Coaching Staff
Posted May 3, 2010
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN -- The young upstart, the college graduate, the coach in transition; such are the labels and situations often placed on aspiring assistants these days. Indeed, for many, landing an assistant coaching job with a college or university is often the first step in kicking off a long, accomplished, managerial career. However, there is sometimes the rare exception of an incoming assistant coach carrying the label of being suitabl
Covenant Soccer Team Dishes Out End Of The Year Awards
Posted April 26, 2010
Lookout Mountain -- Although their season ended 4 months ago with a third-place, consolation match victory over Mid-America Christian, members of the Covenant College men's soccer team got together one last time and officially drew an end to the 2009-2010 year with a closing awards banquet. Amongst those in attendance at the banquet were NSCAA All-American Julian Allgeier, newly elected captain Josh Johnson, and outgoi
Nathan Pifer Announces 8 Additions to the Scots Soccer Team for 2010-2011 Season
Posted April 20, 2010Lookout mountain GA- Covenant College soccer coach Nathan Pifer has announced the first wave of his team's 2010 recruiting class. Eight young men have decided to attend Covenant College beginning this fall 2010 with plans of playing for the Scots soccer program.
Ross Blaising, a midfielder from Hoover, AL graduating from Spain Park High School.
Jay Boyd, a defender from Decatur, AL, graduated from Austin High School.
Garrison Dale, a midfielder from Statesville, NC graduating from Statesville Christian High School.
Julian Allgeier and Jenny Carter Named NCCAA All-Americans
Posted December 17, 2009Lookout Mountain, GA- The NCCAA has released the 2009 men's and women's soccer award-winners, and Covenant College is proud to announce that Julian Allgeier and Jenny Carter have been named All-Americans. Both players had remarkable seasons as they each led their respective teams to the semifinals of the NCCAA national tournament:





