David Sheridan joins the RIT coaching staff as the Goalkeeper Coach, bringing a distinguished playing career and extensive coaching experience at various levels, including NCAA Division I and III.
Sheridan's most recent role as Head Coach and Director of Goalkeeping at Steel United (TX) highlights his specialized expertise in developing goalkeepers. His coaching journey also includes Head Coach and Game Day Administrator positions at Alverno College (WI), Austin College (TX), and Notre Dame of Maryland (MD), as well as an Assistant Women's Soccer Coach role at Manchester University (IN) and American University (Washington, DC). He has also led several club soccer teams, including Fort Wayne Sports Club, DC Ramblers F.C., S.A.R. Football Club, and Hammers Football Club.
Academically, Sheridan holds a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design (Magna cum Laude) from Mount Ida College (MA) and a Master of Arts in Coaching & Athletic Administration from Concordia University, Irvine (CA).
His impressive coaching education includes a Football Association of Wales C Certificate (2024), United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma (2021), Advanced National Diploma (2017), and National Diploma (2013). Crucially for his role, he also possesses a United Soccer Coaches Level 1 & 2 Goalkeeper Diploma (2014) and a United States Soccer Federation National D License (2009). He also holds a United Soccer Coaches LGBT: Diversity and Inclusion Diploma (2021).
As a professional player, Sheridan's career spanned several notable clubs, including St. Mirren F.C. (Scottish 1st Division), Barry Town AFC (Welsh Premiere Division), Cobh Ramblers AFC (Irish Premiere Division), and San Antonio Pumas (USISL D3). In college, he was a Team Captain at Mount Ida College, where he contributed to North Atlantic Conference Championships and an undefeated season in NCAA DIII. He also played in the NJCAA D1 National Championship Tournament, where his team was ranked #2 in the country.
