Chris Yeager has brought the Hornet men’s soccer program to a competitive level in both the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) and the region in his five seasons.
Between 2002-04, he watched the Hornets improve in each season, and was rewarded in 2004 by earning co-ODAC Coach of the Year honors. The Hornets won four more games in 2003 than they had the season before, and in 2004 finished 10-8-2 and advanced to the ODAC Tournament Finals for the first time in the 16-year-history of the tournament. In 2006, The Hornets saw their best season for 20 years, posting 14 wins and winning the ODAC Championship. LC also advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1982.
Yeager served as an assistant coach at ODAC rival Virginia Wesleyan College from 1995-1999. During his time at VWC, the Marlins compiled a 77-21-5 overall record, won three ODAC championships and appeared in the NCAA Division III National Tournament four times.
Yeager earned his bachelor’s degree from VWC where he was a four-year letterwinner in soccer. He was voted the Blue Marlins’ Rookie of the Year in 1990, top Defender in 1992, and Most Valuable Player in 1993. Also in 1993, he was named VWC’s Best Male Athlete. In addition, Yeager started all 85 games during his collegiate career and was named to the NCAA Division III All-South Atlantic Region team in both 1992 and 1993. He holds a USSF ‘B’ and Advanced National license.
Yeager resides in Lynchburg with his wife, Shannon, and three daughters, Bailey (7), Kailyn (5) and Grayson (2). He recently received his masters in sports management from Old Dominion University.
Joe Vari, a 2003 graduate of Hiram College, completed his third year assisting the men’s soccer team goalies at LC. He was a four year letter winner for the Terriers. He is the all-time career saves leader, and ranks second in career shutouts and saves in a season. He was voted team MVP both his junior and senior years, and received All-NCAC honors his senior year.
Vari worked at the York, Gettysburg, and Blue Ridge Soccer Camps this summer. He earned his NSCAA National Diploma in June. Vari is currently pursuing his M. ED degree in school counseling.
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For more information concerning Lynchburg College Men's Soccer, please contact head coach Chris Yeager at (434) 544-8326 or by email at yeager@lynchburg.edu.
