Coxon inducted into Conn. Soccer Hall of Fame

Coxon inducted into Conn. Soccer Hall of Fame

By Angelique Fiske, QBSN Staff Writer

Steve Coxon, the assistant coach of the women’s soccer team, speaks soccer fluently.  He knows how to convert from a player to a coach to a recruiter.  His knowledge of the sport is unquestionable and as of Jan. 28 so is his legacy.  Coxon was one of a class of seven to be inducted into the Connecticut Soccer Hall of Fame at the Marriot Hotel in Farmington.

“I was delighted. It's an honor to be recognized by the soccer community and my peers,” Coxon said of the recognition.

Even though Coxon has only been with Quinnipiac for six seasons, his relationship with head coach Dave Clarke goes back to his beginning as a Connecticut soccer coach.

“I have known Steve for 24 years, so I know the amount of work he has put into the game at the youth, high school, college and professional levels,” Clarke said.  “He has made a lot of sacrifices both personally and professionally, so the Hall of Fame recognition is a validation for all that he has done and accomplished as a player, coach and businessman.”

Aside from his time coaching the Bobcats, Coxon put a dent in the world of youth soccer when he became a co-founder of the Connecticut Football Club, founder of soccerhead.com, a website designed for recruitment and a co-owner of Hamden’s CFC Arena. 

At the high school level, Coxo coached the Farmington girls’ team a No. 5 national ranking.  He also earned the Girls High School Coach of the Year in 2004 sandwiched between two state championships in 2003 and 2005.

On the field, Coxon spent time with Central Connecticut State and the Connecticut Wolves pro soccer club. 

Just in case Coxon’s résumé seemed short an achievement, he was recently named the President of the new Professional Developmental League team CFC Azul.

It is no surprise that with his experience in playing and coaching, Coxon has fulfilled his role at Quinnipiac successfully.  However, Clarke credits this to something more than just his talent and knowledge of the sport that brought the pair together.

“The most important thing in an assistant coach is loyalty,” Clarke said. “Steve has that in abundance.”